Digital Nomad visa in Greece and residence permit
The programme provides a visa for remote workers in Greece, freelancers, and entrepreneurs who can prove a stable income. To apply for a permit to enter the country, it is necessary to pre-pay the rent and private health insurance. The Nomad visa in Greece can be extended to the applicant's immediate family members such as the spouse and children who receive free education in local schools.
This visa is suitable for immigration to Greece and allows visiting Schengen countries. At the same time, its holder is not entitled to official employment or provision of services to clients from Greece.
The minimum validity period of a Greek visa for a digital nomad is 1 year. Then the document can be prolonged for another 12 months if all requirements are met. Moreover, during the period of validity of the visa, its holder can request an extended 2-year Nomad residence in Greece without the possibility of employment or economic activity. To extend the Greek Nomad residence permit, the period of absence from the country must not exceed 6 months. After 7 years of residence permit in Greece, it is possible to apply for citizenship.
Conditions for getting a digital nomad visa
A foreigner must meet the following Greece Digital Nomad visa requirements:
- Have a clean criminal record.
- Work for clients or employers located outside Greece.
- Prove a stable income of at least €3,500 per month.
- Pay health insurance for 1 year.
- Have accommodation: book a hotel room, rent or buy a property.
Close relatives of the applicant can also get a visa. In this case, the requirements for the minimum salary for a Digital Nomad visa in Greece of the applicant are increased. When moving with a spouse, it is €4,200 and increases by another €525 for each child. All family members must be insured and have access to healthcare in Greece.
Documents for applying for a digital nomad visa to Greece
The package of documents for those planning to apply for a digital nomad visa in Greece includes:
- Certificate of no criminal record.
- Foreign passport.
- Employment contract with the employer or agreements with clients to prove remote employment.
- Proof of regular income from a bank.
- Letter of declaration of intent to remain in the country for remote work.
- Health insurance policy.
- Medical certificate of health.
- Proof of accommodation in Greece.
- 2 colour photographs.
Taxes for digital nomads
Digital Nomads are exempt from state taxes if their stay in the country spans fewer than 183 days in a calendar year. Otherwise, Digital Nomad holders are considered tax residents of Greece. This means that they have to pay taxes on their income.
The tax rate is determined by the level of income and ranges from 9% to 45%. That being said, Digital Nomads are given a tax break by the Greek government. For the first 7 years of their stay in the country as tax residents, they will only pay half of the normal income tax rate.
Costs charged from digital nomads in Greece
The expenses associated with obtaining a digital nomad visa for Greece include:
- Translation services of documents, certificates, bank statements into Greek, apostille certification.
- Medical insurance for medical treatment (for the amount of €30,000 or more).
- Consular fee.
- Rent an accommodation for €500–800 per month. More affordable options in smaller towns can cost €300–500.
- Legal services and assistance with paperwork.
| Name of expenditure item | Cost in EUR |
|---|
| Translation of documents |
50–200 |
| Consular fee |
80–150 |
| Health insurance for 1 year |
from 2,000 |
| Rent of accommodation for 1 year |
4,000–18,000 |
