Greece currently ranks 48th in the VisaGuide.World Digital Nomad Index with a score of 1.79.
In 2021, the country introduced its Digital Nomad Visa, allowing non-EU professionals to legally stay and work remotely for up to one year, with the possibility of extension.
Here’s everything you need to know about applying for Greece’s Digital Nomad Visa, including eligibility, costs, and tax benefits.
Greece: Quick facts
Who Can Apply for a Greek Digital Nomad Visa?
You can apply for Greece’s digital nomad visa, if you meet the following requirements:
- You have a monthly income of at least €3,500 (as of 2024), and:
- An additional €700 if you want to bring your spouse or partner with you.
- An additional €525 per child if you plan to bring your dependent children as well.
- You work remotely for a company outside Greece, or provide evidence of your business activity abroad (you must also prove that your business will not be registered in Greece if you are self-employed.)
- You use telecommunications technology to conduct your work.
- You have health insurance that covers you for your entire stay in Greece.
- You have a clean criminal background.
- You have living accommodation in Greece.
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Supporting Documents for a Greek Digital Nomad Visa
When applying for a Greece digital nomad visa, you have to prepare the following documents:
- An application form. You must complete the application form with your personal information. Make sure you provide only correct information in all the required fields.
- A valid passport. Your passport must be valid for at least three months after your visa expires.
- Two passport photos. Your passport must be in color and taken with a white background.
- Proof of employment. Provide:
- Your employment contract and
- A letter stating that you can complete your work remotely.
- A declaration letter. Include detailed information about your:
- Intention of working remotely
- Current job
- Company
- Financial situation
- Proof of financial means. You can provide:
- Recent bank account statements, or
- Company account statements, or
- A job contract that states your salary.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Rental agreement, or
- A hotel booking, or
- A lease.
- Valid health insurance. You must obtain health insurance that covers you during your entire stay in Greece.
- A valid return flight ticket. The return ticket serves as proof that you will leave Greece when your stay ends.
- Certificate of a clean criminal record. You can get your clean criminal record at the local police department.
- A medical certificate. It serves as proof that you don’t have any disease that may endanger the public health of Greece.
- Application fee. Provide proof that you have paid the required fees.
You have to submit these documents to the Greek embassy or Aliens and Immigration Department, if you are already in Greece.
How to Apply for a Greece Digital Nomad Visa?
You have to apply for a visa at the nearest Greek consulate or embassy; you have to make an appointment and submit all required documents. You will receive an answer about your application within 10 working days. It is the Greek Aliens and Immigration Department which makes decisions on digital nomad visas.
After Your Visa Is Approved
After your visa is approved, and you enter Greece, you have to register at the nearest Aliens and Immigration Department office to get a residence permit (which allows you to legally live in Greece for a year). For this application, you have to submit:
- Residence agreement or booking confirmation/lease
- Your passport with the digital nomad visa sticker
If You Are Already in Greece
If you are already living in Greece and you meet all the requirements of obtaining a digital nomad visa, you can simply apply for a digital nomad residence permit at the Aliens and Immigration Department.
You must submit all the documents required for a Greece digital nomad visa, plus proof of your accommodation in Greece. Proof of accommodation can be:
- Rental agreement, or
- Lease, or
- Contract for purchasing real estate.
You also have to pay the required fee:
- €1,000 for the residence permit, and
- €150 administrative fee if you apply with family members.
How Much Does the Greece Digital Nomad Visa Cost?
The application fee for a digital nomad visa for Greece is €75. If you bring any family members, you must pay an extra administrative fee of €150.
Processing Time For A Digital Nomad Visa in Greece
The visa application is processed within 10 working days from when you submit your documents. The Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum may take about a month to issue your visa, but this time frame is not definite.
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How Long Can I Work in Greece as a Digital Nomad?
You can live in Greece with a digital nomad visa for up to one year. You can extend the visa for up to two years.
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Greece
You don’t pay taxes in Greece if you live there for less than 183 days (about six months). However, even after six months, digital nomads are eligible for tax deductions: there is a 50% reduction tax program for a period of 7 years. See Independent Authority for Public Revenue for more details.
Greece has a progressive income tax rate meaning that the more you earn, the higher the percentage of tax you must pay:
- With a monthly income below €12,00 – no income tax
- From €12,00 up to €16,000 – 18% income tax
- From €16,000 to €22,000 – 24% income tax
- From €22,000 to €26,000 – 26% income tax
- From €26,000 to €32,000 – 32% income tax
- From €32,000 to €40,000 – 36% income tax
- From €40,000 to €60,000 – 38% income tax
- From €60,000 to €100,000 – 40% income tax
- Over €100,000 – 45% income tax
Living Costs in Greece
Greece is relatively affordable to live in, compared to many other EU countries, but naturally this depends on where exactly you live—larger cities are always more expensive. In general, here’s a breakdown of what you can expect in terms of living costs:
| Meal in an inexpensive restaurant | €15.00 |
| Three-course meal for two people in a mid-range restaurant | €50.00 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | €1.20 |
| Monthly pass (regular price) | €30.00 |
| Basic utilities (per month) | €212 |
| Rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the City Center | €488 |
| Rent for a one-bedroom apartment outside of City Center | €397 |
| Rent for a three-bedroom apartment in the City Center | €830 |
| Rent for a three-bedroom apartment outside of the City Center | €693 |
According to Numbeo.
Are There Any Coworking Spaces in Greece for Digital Nomads?
Yes, there are plenty of coworking spaces you can make use of as a digital nomad in Greece. Some of the most popular ones are:
- Stone Soup
- ViOS Co-working
- Office12 Coworking
- Regus
- Hügge Coworking
- Colab House
- Piraeus Business Center
- Impact Hub—Psirri