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🔴 This is immigration law, it changed in February 2026, and it will change again.
We are not immigration advisers, we do not process applications, and nothing on this page is legal advice. What follows is the state of the rules as we read them on 13 August 2026, with the sources recorded. Confirm every detail with the Greek consulate responsible for your country before you act on any of it - an application refused on out-of-date information costs you months.
With that said, here is what the visa is and what it asks for.
The short answer
Greece has a digital nomad visa for non-EU/EEA nationals who work remotely for employers or clients outside Greece. The headline requirement is a minimum net income of €3,500 a month after taxes, rising by 20% for a spouse or cohabiting partner and 15% for each child.
Those figures are stated by Work From Greece, the state-backed portal the Ministry of Foreign Affairs points to for the scheme.
The February 2026 change matters most: in-country applications are no longer accepted. You apply through a Greek consulate in your country of residence, before you travel. Specialist sources, including Greek immigration practices, attribute this to Law 5275/2026, in force that month.
What it asks for
| Who it is for | Non-EU/EEA nationals working remotely for non-Greek employers or clients |
|---|---|
| Income | €3,500 per month after taxes, +20% spouse or cohabiting partner, +15% per child |
| Where you apply | A Greek consulate in your country of main residence, before travelling (since Feb 2026) |
| How long it lasts | The visa gives up to 12 months; a Digital Nomad Residence Permit then runs up to 2 years, renewable |
| Consulate response | The consular authority is obliged to reply within 10 days |
| Also required | Health insurance, clean criminal record, proof of remote work, accommodation |
| Not for | Work for Greek companies or the Greek market, permanent or freelance |
The other conditions that appear consistently across sources: health insurance covering your stay, a clean criminal record, proof that your work is genuinely remote and for non-Greek employers or clients, and accommodation in Greece.
The critical eligibility line is that the work must be for outside Greece. This visa is not a route into the Greek labour market, and taking on Greek clients under it is the thing that voids it.
What it is not
Worth separating, because these get conflated constantly:
- It is not the tourist entry rule. If you are visiting for a holiday, this page is not about you - see visas and entry requirements.
- It is not the Golden Visa. That is a residency-by-investment scheme with entirely different rules and costs.
- It is not a work permit. You may not work for Greek employers on it.
- It is not automatically a tax answer. Tax residence is determined by its own rules and by how long you stay, and it is the single most common thing people get wrong about these visas. Talk to an accountant who knows Greek tax, not a travel site.
The practical question nobody asks first
Before the paperwork, the question worth answering is whether Greece actually suits remote work, and the honest answer is: it depends enormously on where.
Connectivity is good in cities and in the larger island towns, and patchier in small villages and on the smaller islands, where it can also degrade sharply when the summer population multiplies. If your work needs reliable video calls, that is a real constraint. See power, water and wifi and eSIM and staying connected.
Seasonality is the bigger one. A small island in February is a different place from the same island in August - many businesses simply close, ferry connections thin, and the community shrinks to the people who live there year round. That is either the appeal or the problem, depending on you. Shoulder season in Greece describes the shape of the year.
Athens and Thessaloniki are the obvious bases for anyone who needs infrastructure, an airport and other people. Crete is the island large enough to have a real year-round life. See where to stay in Athens and the Crete travel guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the income requirement for the Greece digital nomad visa?
A minimum of €3,500 per month after taxes, increasing by 20% for a spouse or cohabiting partner and 15% for each child, as stated by the state-backed Work From Greece portal on our check of 13 August 2026. Confirm the current figure with a Greek consulate.
Can I apply for the digital nomad visa from inside Greece?
Not since February 2026. In-country applications ended and you must apply through a Greek consulate in your country of residence before travelling. Sources attribute the change to Law 5275/2026.
How long does the Greece digital nomad visa last?
The visa itself covers up to 12 months. To stay longer you apply for a Digital Nomad Residence Permit, which runs up to two years and is renewable for two more.
Who is eligible for the Greece digital nomad visa?
Non-EU/EEA nationals working remotely for employers or clients outside Greece, who meet the income threshold and hold health insurance, a clean criminal record, proof of remote work and accommodation.
Can I work for Greek companies on this visa?
No. The visa is specifically for work performed for non-Greek employers or clients, and taking on Greek work is the condition most likely to void it.
Does the digital nomad visa make me a Greek tax resident?
Tax residence follows its own rules and depends heavily on how long you stay. It is the most commonly misunderstood part of these schemes - take advice from an accountant familiar with Greek tax rather than from a travel guide.
Is the internet good enough to work from a Greek island?
In cities and larger island towns, generally yes. On small islands it is patchier and can degrade in peak season. Check before committing to a village for a working month.
Next
For ordinary visits, read visas and entry requirements. For working conditions on the ground, power, water and wifi and eSIM and staying connected. For where the year-round life is, the Crete travel guide and Thessaloniki.