Greece’s digital nomad visa gives non-EU remote workers a year, followed by a two-year residence permit. The rules changed in February 2026, when the option of applying from inside Greece was closed. This page covers the position as of October 2026. Check with your Greek consulate before applying, because document requirements vary.
Schengen: 90 Days in 180#
Greece is part of the Schengen Area. Citizens of the US, UK, Canada, Australia and many other countries can stay 90 days in any 180 across all Schengen countries. Since April 2026 the Entry/Exit System records entries and exits digitally, and ETIAS has no confirmed start date yet.
Digital Nomad Visa#
- Who: non-EU citizens working remotely for employers, or as freelancers for clients, outside Greece.
- Income: at least €3,500 a month after tax, plus 20% for a spouse and 15% for each child.
- Documents: passport, proof of employment or freelance contracts, bank statements, health insurance covering Greece, a clean criminal record, and proof of accommodation, with translations and apostilles where required.
- Fee: about €75 for the visa; the residence permit costs more.
- Length: a one-year national visa (type D).
- After the visa: you can apply for a two-year digital nomad residence permit, renewable for two years at a time.
- Where to apply: at the Greek consulate covering where you live, before travelling. Since February 2026 you can no longer switch from a visa-free stay inside Greece.
Golden Visa#
Greece’s golden visa gives five-year renewable residence for property investment, now from €400,000 to €800,000 in most popular areas. It doesn’t allow employment in Greece, and is aimed at investors rather than working nomads.
After You Arrive: AFM and AMKA#
- AFM: the Greek tax number, needed for leases, bank accounts, phone contracts and utilities.
- AMKA: the social security number, needed for some health services.
- Residence card: permit holders collect a residence card from the migration authorities.
Greece's Visa Options Compared#
Greece: Digital Nomad Visa
- Stay
- 1 year visa, then a 2-year residence permit
- Valid for
- Up to 3 years
- Renewal
- The residence permit renews for 2 years at a time
- Money required
- €3,500 a month after tax
- Fee
- About €75 visa fee; the residence permit costs more
- Who qualifies
- Non-EU remote workers employed by or contracting for companies outside Greece.
- Family
- Spouse +20%, each child +15%
- Tax
- 50% income tax break for 7 years if you become tax resident and move your tax home to Greece
- How to apply
- At a Greek consulate. Since February 2026 you can no longer apply from inside Greece. Official site
The in-country route is gone: plan the consulate application before you travel.
Greece for digital nomads · Rules checked October 2026. Confirm with the official source before applying.
Greece Visa FAQs#
Can I apply for the Greek digital nomad visa in Greece?
No longer. Since February 2026, you must apply at a Greek consulate before travelling.
How much income do I need for Greece's digital nomad visa?
€3,500 a month after tax, plus 20% for a spouse and 15% for each child.
How long can I stay in Greece on the digital nomad visa?
The visa lasts one year, and you can then apply for a two-year residence permit, which is renewable.
How long can Americans stay in Greece without a visa?
90 days in any 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area.