Greece Digital Nomads national visa & residence permit (type Z.1, art. 68 Law 5038/2023)
Work remotely from Athens or an Aegean island for up to a year, then stay on with a renewa…
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:01 UTC
Summary
Greek national (D) visa for non-EU remote employees & freelancers working for employers or clients outside Greece, convertible into a 2-year renewable digital-nomad residence permit.
Dream spread
Work remotely from Athens or an Aegean island for up to a year, then stay on with a renewable permit.
Relocation reality check
EUR 3,500/month net income is the commonly cited floor (Greek Embassy 2021 & EY) but the 2024 ministerial decision on sufficient resources does not state a nomad-specific figure - it refers to art. 68 criteria; family increments (+20% spouse, +15% child) are officially set for a different permit category, so treat them as unconfirmed for nomads; no work for Greek employers/clients.
Your fit signals
The real program is below — the 0–100 scoring is a paid feature.
Full match score — Solo / Household
The 0–100 move-match score, quality score, and would-stay breakdown — with confidence and full reasoning — unlock on Solo and Household.
See Solo & Household plansCheck: €3,500 net monthly income
Must demonstrate net monthly income of at least €3,500 after taxes from foreign sources (+20% for a spouse, +15% per…
Check: No Greek employer work
Remote work must be for employers or clients established outside Greece.
Reality engine
Four lenses on whether this move fits you — tap a panel to see the logic behind each signal.
Eligibility
Non-EU nationals employed by or contracting with entities outside Greece who show €3,500 net monthly income, health insurance & accommodation.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
€3,500 net monthly income
BlockerMust demonstrate net monthly income of at least €3,500 after taxes from foreign sources (+20% for a spouse, +15% per child).
No Greek employer work
BlockerRemote work must be for employers or clients established outside Greece.
The long game
If Greece becomes home, here is the road from first visa to a second passport.
Greece · residency → PR → citizenship
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Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Income requirement
- 3,500 EUR per month≈ USD 3,932/month (approximate, as of 2026-10-21)Minimum net monthly income of €3,500 after taxes from remote work outside Greece.
- Duration
- 12–36 months
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- No automatic tax break for nomads; becoming Greek tax resident (183+ days) triggers Greek tax. Greece's separate 50% income-tax relief for new residents (art. 5C) has its own conditions.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Community & lifestyle
Lived experience signals — not a substitute for official rules.
Meet people before you go
Existing communities already talking about life in 🇬🇷 Greece. Lurk, ask, make a friend — before the flight.
- r/greece
Active national sub; relocation questions welcome.
- Reddit — 'moving to Greece' threads
Red flags
- No Greek employer work
- Net income threshold
- Tax incentive not guaranteed
- Island logistics vary
Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
Our summaries point you to what moved — always confirm details on the official source.