🛂 OVERVIEW
Country
🇬🇷 Greece
Visa Name
Digital Nomad Visa
Local Name
Visa Ψηφιακού Νομάδα
Program Type
Formal dn visa
Status
Active
Initial Duration
12 months
Max Duration
60 months
Income Requirement
EUR 3,500/mo
(~$3,780 USD)
· EUR 42,000/yr
Application Fee
$81
Tax Status
Special rate
📋 REQUIREMENTS
Health Insurance
Required
Criminal Record Check
Required
Accommodation Proof
Required
Proof of Employment
Required
Degree Required
Not required
💼 WORK RULES
Local Work Allowed
No
Freelancer Eligible
Yes
Employee Eligible
Yes
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Extra Income per Dependent
$756/mo
Dependent Fee
$162
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Status
Special rate
Tax Rate
22.0%
Tax Regime
Article 5C 50% Tax Reduction
Regime Duration
7 years
Foreign Income Taxed
Yes
Tax Residency Trigger
183 days
🏠 LONG-TERM PATH
Leads to Residency
Yes
Years to Residency
5 years
Leads to Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
7 years
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Application Method
embassy, in country
Processing Time
10–90 days
Can Apply In-Country
Yes
Multiple Entry
Yes
Schengen Access
Yes
Can Open Bank Account
Yes
Renewable
Yes
📝 NOTES
Under Article 5C of Income Tax Code (L. 4172/2013, amended by L. 4916/2022), eligible digital nomads get a 50% income tax reduction for 7 years. To qualify for the tax break: must not have been Greek tax resident for 5 of previous 6 years, must transfer tax residence from EU/EEA state or country with admin cooperation agreement, must commit to stay at least 2 years. Initial 12-month visa, then 2-year renewable residence permits. Income threshold: 20% increase for spouse, 15% per child.
🏠 ALSO IN GREECE
Greece also offers these long-term residency programs:
- Greece Golden Visa (High-Demand Areas) (golden visa)
- Greece Golden Visa (Other Regions) (golden visa)
- Greece Financially Independent Person Visa (retirement)
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