Greece Digital Nomad Visa – How to apply?

Greece Digital Nomad Visa

If you are thinking of spending a season working remotely enjoying one of the best tourist destinations in the world, surrounded by ruins and history and the best beaches. Greece and its Digital Nomad visa can be an excellent opportunity.

Starting in 2021, the program for digital nomads who are looking to work remotely from Greece will begin. In this way, they join European countries such as Romania, Estonia, and Malta among others that offer this type of visa for digital nomads.

How to apply for the digital nomad residence permit in Greece?

What is the digital nomad visa for Greece?

It is a permit that allows the applicant to reside in the territory of Greece for one year while working remotely for a foreign company. It is possible to apply for the extension of this permit for an additional year.

 

Who can apply for the Greek Digital Visa?

  • Work for a non – greek company
  • Monthly income of at least 3.500 EUR.

 

What are the requirements to apply?

To apply for the visa, it is necessary to meet the following requirements:

  • Be over 18 years of age.
  • Demonstrate that you work for a company coming from a country outside Greece, that you own a company, or work for clients outside the territory of Greece.
  • You can work remotely using digital means.
  • Valid passport.
  • Income above €3,500 and an extra €700 for the spouse or each dependent child.
  • No criminal record.
  • Medical insurance covers the entire stay in Greece.

 

How to apply for the visa in Greece?

To apply for a visa for digital nomads in Greece it is necessary to follow the following steps:

  • Gather all the documentation required by the authorities.
  • Obtain an appointment at the consulate of Greece closest to the place of residence.
  • Submit the documentation together with the payment of 75 euros for the application to the program plus 150 euros for administrative fees.
  • Wait for the approval, which should arrive within 10 days of submitting the documentation.

 

How long does the visa for digital nomads in Greece last?

The visa for digital nomads in Greece has a duration of 12 months and can be extended if the initial requirements are still met, for an equal period of 12 months.

 

How long does the application process take?

According to the regulations, the application process for a visa for digital nomads in Greece should not exceed 10 days from the submission of the documentation.

 

What is the cost of the visa?

The visa has a cost of:

  • 75 euros for the application to the program.
  • 150 euros for administrative fees.

 

What are the benefits of the Digital Nomad Visa in Greece?

  • You will be able to enjoy a country full of history and incredible landscapes.
  • Greece is a country with a cheap cost of living compared to other European countries, in case you meet the income requirement you can live very well.

 

Where do Expats live in Greece?

  • Athens
  • Crete
  • Thessaloniki
  • Patras
  • Corfu
  • Mykonos