National visa for digital nomads (residence title 'Z.1'), Article 68 of the Migration Code
Law 5038/2023
Greece grants a national D visa of up to 12 months to non-EU employees, freelancers and self-employed people who work remotely, using ICT, for employers or clients outside Greece. Applicants must show a stable net income of at least EUR 3,500 per month. Before the visa expires, holders can apply for a two-year residence permit for persons with sufficient resources (type 'I.8').
Life in Greece
Money
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Currency
Euro
EUR
Euro
Cost of living
66
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
9–44%
Income tax (national)
VAT 24%
2026 scale for employment/pension/business income: 9%, 20%, 26%, 34%, 39% (EUR 40,000-60,000), 44% above EUR 60,000; lower rates for families and under-30s.
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Who it’s for
Non-EU remote workers employed by, or providing services to, companies or clients based outside Greece who want to live in Greece without working for the Greek market.
Eligibility
Remote work for employers or clients abroad
The applicant must be self-employed, a freelancer or an employee able to work remotely using ICT for employers or clients outside Greece.
No work for Greek employers
A signed solemn declaration must confirm the intention to stay for remote work and the commitment not to work or provide services for any employer based in Greece.
Employment contract with a foreign employerEmployees
You need an employment contract or proof of employment with an employer established outside Greece.
- Contract must be open-ended, or fixed term covering the visa period
- It must show the company's name, seat, field and purpose
- Applies to employees
Official wording
Employees need an employment or work contract, or proof of the employment relationship, with an employer established outside Greece. It must be open-ended, or a fixed term that covers the visa period, and show the company's name, seat, field and purpose.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementFreelance contracts
- Document checklistNational visa application
- FeesNational visa fee
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Other routes to Greece
- Visit & tourismSchengen tourist & business visa
- StudyNational long-stay visa (type D) for studies, followed by a residence permit for studies
- Work permitsEU Blue Card - residence permit for highly qualified employees
- FamilyFamily reunification of third-country nationals
