Greece Digital Nomad Visa, requirements & how to apply

Greece digital nomad visa requirements

• A Visa Application Form
• Passport
• Proof of accommodation
• Travel insurance, 30.000 EUR
• Clean record certificate
• Proof of Remote Work, documents must prove you have income through remote work.
• COVID-19 Requirements
  • Vaccination c certificate approved by WHO
  • Negative PCR test
• A Medical Certificate
• Proof to have enough funds to cover your expenses
  • €3,500 per month for the main applicant. 20% higher for each family member.

Greece digital nomad visa financial requirement

The financial requirement is with the main applicant and supporter of the family. He/she news to have at least €3,500 income for every month of staying in the country.

The applicant needs to provide proof that the income is from remote work from outside of Greece and is legal. The income requirement increased by 20% for each family member you wish to bring to the country. For instance, you need €4,200 if your spouse or partner will accompany you to Greece.

If you have a child, you will need €4,725 per month.

Greece digital nomad visa application

Go through the application process as below:

Step 1. Are you eligible to apply for a Greece Digital Nomad Visa?

Before you apply for the digital nomad visa, determine if you are eligible or not. Not every applicant is qualified to apply and it could get rejected.

Go through the above section and find the details.

Apply when you get the eligibility principles to save time and effort.

Step 2. Gather the supporting documents

There is a list of supporting documents for a digital nomad visa. They prove you are qualified to live and work legally in Greece.

Read the instructions and details for the documents and prepare them as required. Also, the Greek embassy could ask for further documents so be prepared and submit whatever they want.

Step 3. Visa interview with the Greek embassy in your home country

Find the closest Greek embassy in your home country. Book a meeting with them via the way they have set. You might have to visit them in person or send an email or visit the website.

Get to the embassy in person with all the gathered supporting documents.

Submit all the requirements to the officials and pay the fee for visa processing.

The fee is a €75 application fee plus a €150 administration you must pay. However, it might be subject to change.

Also, you might have to answer some questions regarding the purpose of your visit and why you have picked Greece to live as a nomad. Moreover, there are likely to be questions about your work, how much you get, and what you do exactly.

The embassy will guide you on the step to follow to complete everything.

If you have not visited the EU or Schengen Area in the last five years, you have to submit your biometrics; digital photo, and fingerprints.

Step 4. Visa processing

At this stage, you have no option but to wait for the embassy’s decision. The processing time could take up to a month. However, it could become longer if the embassy buys or requires further documents to check your status.

When the embassy officials decide on your application, they will notify you. If they decline your application, they send you a letter and explain why you were declined. If the answer is yes, you need to send the passport to stick the visa on it.

Often the passport might have to stay with the embassy. If the answer is no, they will send it back to you and if the answer is yes, they will post the via stick to it to your address.

Step 5. Register for a Residency Permit

When you arrive in Greece, you have to register with the immigration officials and get your residence permit.

Visit the closest Aliens and Immigration Department of the Decentralized Administration office. They notify you of what supporting documents to bring to receive your residence permit.

Bear in mind that you have to apply for a residence permit in the first month of arrival in Greece. Your stay will become illegal if you do not apply and receive your residence permit.

Can you apply for a digital nomad visa from inside Greece?

Yes, you have the option to apply for a Greece digital nomad visa from inside the country.

In case you are in the country with a tourist visa or are among the visa waived countries, prepare the documents and apply to the Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum.

You have to visit them and submit biometrics, and they decide to issue you a visa or not.

Which countries offer digital nomad visa?

All of the following lists of countries provide a digital nomad visa:

The European countries that provide digital nomad visas are ad follows;

Living in each one of the above countries have its own advantage and disadvantage. It’s up to you to pick the one appropriate to your conditions and preferences.

Language proficiency is also a determining factor.

Can you work in Greece under a digital nomad visa?

The point to know is that you have permission to stay in Greece and work for a foreign employer through the internet. You have no permission to work for a Greek employer or get engaged in a paid activity in the country.

The source of your income must be from outside of the country.

Do you have to pay tax?

A digital nomad visa is not very old and the Greek officials have not announced the full information about it.

The tax rules are not very clear, and the officials have not announced anything. However, as Greek long stay visas come under tax rules, it might be inevitable that you have to pay tx living in Greece.

How long is the digital nomad visa valid for?

The Greek officials have announced that a digital nomad visa is valid for two years but they might grant a visa valid for less duration.

However, you can extend the visa as long as you are eligible to stay in Greece.

It remains to be seen whether the officials extend the duration of stay for a nomad visa.

Can you bring your family to Greece under a digital nomad visa?

Yes, the program allows you to bring your family to the country and live freely. The requirement is that you must have enough money to cover your family’s expenses through remote work.

As explained in the above section, you need a €3,500 income for every month of staying in Greece. For each family member, you need %20 higher income to cover their expenses.

Can you leave Greece?

Yes. The digital nomad visa permits you to leave the country for six months and still hold your residency. However, if you leave Greece for longer than six months, things get a bit complicated and your residency will get jeopardized.

Networking groups in Greece

Although the digital nomad visa is new, Greece has become a popular destination for nomads. The followings are some of the Networking groups in the country you can find people like yourself.

They will help you to get professional advice, share experience and get job offers.

• Hellas Business Club (Αθήνα), Athens
• INNOVAThess, Thessaloníki
• Athens Startups, and Business Network Cluster, Athens
• Open Coffee Heraklion, Iráklion
• Thessaloníki WordPress Meetup, Thessaloníki

The following  Facebook groups are also useful to communicate and create a network for your career:

• Work Remote in Greece
• Digital Nomads Athens.

Let’s sum up…

Greece digital nomad visa permits you to live in the country and work remotely. It’s a great opportunity for freelancers, coders, developers, programmers, writers, authors, content creators, and all those who work remotely.

This article explained who is eligible to apply for a digital nomad visa, the requirements, and the application process.

If you have questions regarding the digital nomad visa, write them down in the comment section. The Visa Library team will respond right away with the latest updates and changes.