Greece•EuropeZ.1 — Digital Nomad Visa (Ψηφιακός Νομάς - Z.1)
At a Glance
Varies
EUR €180
1 year
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
Yes
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote work OK
Overview
Twelve-month Greek national long-stay visa for non-EU remote workers earning at least €3,500/month, leading to a renewable 2-year Digital Nomad residence permit.
Greece's Digital Nomad Visa is a national long-stay (Type-D) visa under Law 4825/2021 for non-EU/EEA professionals working remotely for employers or clients outside Greece. Issued by Greek consulates, it targets freelancers, remote employees, and online business owners who can prove net monthly income of at least EUR 3,500, with thresholds rising 20% for a spouse and 15% per child.
The entry visa runs up to 12 months at a EUR 180 consular fee, after which holders may apply for a 2-year Digital Nomad residence permit (renewable) via migration.gov.gr. Applicants supply proof of remote work, clean criminal record, private health insurance, and Greek accommodation. Spouses and minor children may join; consular decisions typically take 10 working days.
This visa is ideal for established remote workers and freelancers with non-Greek clients, stable income above EUR 3,500/month, and a plan to base themselves in Greece long-term.
Stay & Extensions
| Initial grant | 1 year |
Conversion Paths
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
GreeceG.1 — EU Long-Term Resident Permit (Άδεια Επί Μακρόν Διαμένοντος - G.1)
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Must be a non-EU/EEA citizen.
Must work remotely for an employer or clients established outside of Greece.
Must not provide work or services to an employer based in Greece.
Must meet a minimum monthly net income threshold of €3,500 (increased by 20% for a spouse/partner and 15% for each child).
Must possess a valid passport with at least 3 months of validity beyond the intended stay.
Must have a clean criminal record.
Must provide a medical certificate of good health.
Must have private health insurance covering the stay in Greece.
KEY CRITERIA
Min. Income
42,000 EUR/yr
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Completed and signed application form.
Valid passport (original and copies).
Recent passport-sized photographs.
Affidavit declaring intent to work remotely and not for a Greek employer.
Proof of remote employment (e.g., employment contract, project contracts, or business registration documents).
Evidence of sufficient income (e.g., bank statements, payslips, or tax returns).
Proof of accommodation in Greece (lease agreement, property deed, or concession agreement).
Criminal record certificate from the country of residence.
Medical certificate of good health.
Private health insurance policy.
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Renewable 2-year residence permit available after the 12-month entry visa
- No Greek employer or job offer required — work remotely for foreign clients
- Dependents may join: +20% income threshold for spouse, +15% per child
- Pathway to long-term residence and eventual permanent-resident status
- Modest €180 consular visa fee for a 12-month national long-stay visa
- Consular decisions typically within around 10 working days
- Spouses can work in Greece without separate sponsorship
Worth Knowing
- Must prove EUR 3,500 net monthly income (EUR 42,000/year) from non-Greek sources
- Cannot perform work for any Greek-based employer or client
- Requires private health insurance covering the full stay in Greece
- Residence-permit stage requires a separate application after arrival via migration.gov.gr
- Open only to non-EU/EEA citizens
- EU/EEA/Swiss nationals are not qualifying (they have free movement rights)
- Income from a Greek-based employer or client disqualifies the applicant
Application Process
Gather documentation
Proof of remote work, income, accommodation, insurance
Book consulate appointment
Schedule at Greek embassy/consulate in country of residence
Submit application
Present application and documents in person
Biometric data
Provide fingerprints and photograph
Pay visa fee
EUR 150 visa fee
Await decision
Processing typically 60-90 days
Collect visa
Receive passport with visa sticker
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- Digital Nomad Visa (Dovoljenje za digitalne nomade)
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