Greek Digital Nomad Visa: €3,500 Income Rule and How to Apply
Who qualifies, what income counts, why the in-country route closed in 2026, and when a nomad becomes a Greek tax resident.
The Greek digital nomad visa is for people who work remotely for employers or clients outside Greece and earn at least €3,500 a month, as of November 2026. You apply for a 12-month national visa at a Greek consulate in your country of residence, then can switch to a two-year residence permit in Greece. Since February 2026 the application cannot start inside Greece.
The permit lets you live in Greece and keep working for your foreign employer or foreign clients. It does not let you work for Greek companies or sell services to Greek customers.
Who qualifies for the Greek digital nomad visa?
You qualify if you are a non-EU citizen and one of these applies:
- You are employed by a company registered outside Greece.
- You are a freelancer or business owner whose clients are outside Greece.
- You own or run a company abroad and work for it remotely.
You need a contract, employer letter or client contracts showing the work can be done remotely, proof of income, a clean criminal record, travel or health insurance and accommodation in Greece. Documents from abroad need an apostille and a certified Greek translation.
How much income do you need?
The base figure is €3,500 a month for the main applicant. Most sources describe it as net income after tax, while a few describe it as gross, so confirm with the consulate which figure it uses for your documents. Family members raise the threshold.
| Household | Monthly income (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| Single applicant | €3,500 |
| Applicant and spouse | €4,200 (+20%) |
| Applicant, spouse and one child | €4,725 (+15% per child) |
| Applicant, spouse and two children | €5,250 |
Consulates usually ask for recent bank statements and payslips or invoices to show the income is regular, not a one-off payment.
Can you still apply from inside Greece?
No, not if you arrived visa-free or on a Schengen tourist visa. Law 5275/2026, published on 6 February 2026, removed the option of filing for the digital nomad residence permit from inside Greece after entering as a visitor. Applicants now follow this order:
- Apply for the national D visa for digital nomads at the Greek consulate for your place of residence. The visa fee is commonly listed at €75; confirm with the consulate.
- Enter Greece on the visa, which is valid for up to 12 months.
- Get a Greek tax number (AFM) and register your address.
- Before the visa expires, apply to the Ministry of Migration and Asylum for the residence permit, which lasts two years and can be renewed for further two-year periods while you still meet the conditions.
If you are already in Greece on a tourist stay, leaving the Schengen area and applying at your home consulate is the lawful way. Do not overstay while waiting.
Can family members come with you?
Yes. A spouse or registered partner and minor children can apply with you and receive their own visas and permits, provided the household income meets the higher figure in the table. Family members on these permits are not given the right to take a job in Greece by the nomad permit itself.
Each family member needs health insurance. Most applicants buy private cover that is valid in Greece; our guide to private health insurance in Greece explains typical plans.
Do digital nomads pay tax in Greece?
The visa and your tax status are separate. Under Greek tax law you usually become a Greek tax resident if you spend more than 183 days in Greece in a 12-month period or have your centre of life here. A tax resident is taxed in Greece on worldwide income, subject to double tax treaties.
New tax residents who were not Greek residents for five of the previous six years may be able to apply for the 50% income tax relief for seven years. Whether a remote worker for a foreign employer meets its conditions depends on the details of the job, so see our explainer on Greek tax breaks for new residents and check with a licensed accountant (logistis). You will need an AFM tax number in any case.
How does it compare with the financially independent person permit?
Both permits ask for €3,500 a month. The difference is where the money comes from.
| Digital nomad | Financially independent person | |
|---|---|---|
| Income type | Active work for foreign employers or clients | Passive income: pension, rent, dividends |
| Can you work? | Remotely, for non-Greek employers or clients only | No work in Greece |
| Permit length | 12-month visa, then 2-year permit | 3-year permit |
For retirees and people living on investments, the financially independent person permit is usually the better fit.
Bottom line
Book the consulate appointment before you sign a long lease in Athens, since the permit can no longer be started from a tourist stay. Keep twelve months of bank statements in one folder; the same proof will be asked for again at renewal.
FAQ
Can I take on Greek clients with a digital nomad permit?
No. The permit covers work for employers and clients outside Greece. Working for Greek clients needs a different permit.
Can I renew the digital nomad permit?
Yes. The residence permit can be renewed for further two-year periods if you still meet the income and remote-work conditions.
Is the €3,500 figure before or after tax?
Most sources describe it as net income after tax, but the wording varies between consulates. Ask the consulate which figure your payslips or statements must show.
