Best for: remote workers. 50% tax break for 7 years on Greek-source income
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Take the Visa Wizard → Browse PropTren Map →The Digital Nomad Visa is one of Greece's primary residency routes for remote workers and freelancers. Best for: remote workers. 50% tax break for 7 years on Greek-source income
This visa is designed for non-EU citizens. Minimum monthly income requirement: €3,500 from freelance, employee.
After 5 years on this visa, you qualify for permanent residency in Greece. Citizenship becomes available after 7 years of continuous residence.
50% tax break for skilled workers relocating (Article 5C).
Standard Greece progressive taxation applies (top rate around 22%).
Important: If you become tax resident: 50% reduction on income tax + exemption from solidarity tax for 7 years.
Apply via Greek consulate or in Greece
Deposit minimum €3,500 to prove funds
In country of residence
12-month initial permit
MUST be done within first year of tax residency
Path to long-term residency at year 5
The total cost of obtaining the Digital Nomad Visa ranges from €875 to €2,000, depending on lawyer choice, document translation needs, and country-specific fees.
Yes — the Greece DNV allows family members to be included as dependents.
The Greece DNV is renewable and leads to permanent residency after 5 years of continuous legal residence in Greece.
Citizenship is available after 7 years, subject to language exam (typically A2-B1) and integration interview.
This pathway is therefore valuable not only for relocation but as a long-term route to EU citizenship and freedom of movement across the Schengen area.
Non-EU/EEA citizenship. €3,500+/month from outside Greece. Employment contract OR freelance income proof. AFM (Greek tax number). Available to non-EU/EEA citizens.
€3,500/month minimum (€42,000/year). Income source must be: freelance, employee. Work contract with non-Greek employer + 3 months bank statements
50% tax break for skilled workers relocating (Article 5C). Standard rate around 22%. If you become tax resident: 50% reduction on income tax + exemption from solidarity tax for 7 years.
Typical processing time is 30-60 days from submission. Plus 2-6 weeks for document preparation beforehand. Account for additional time at consulate appointments and post-arrival residency permit processing.
Application fee: €75. Lawyer assistance (recommended): €800 on average. Total: €875-€2,000 including all fees, translations, and apostilles.
Yes — after 5 years of continuous residence under this visa, you qualify for permanent residency. Citizenship is available after 7 years.
Yes. Spouse income requirement is typically +20% of base requirement. Each child adds 15% to the income threshold.
Tax break (Article 5C) requires MOVING tax residency to Greece — not just visa. Must declare you weren't Greek tax resident for 7 of last 8 years. Greek bureaucracy is notorious — budget 2x time for everything
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