Greece Digital Nomad Visa

Greece's Digital Nomad Visa was one of the earliest Mediterranean remote-worker products, but Law 5275/2026 substantially tightened its access in early 2026. Applicants can no longer convert a Schengen tourist entry into a long-stay permit inside the country; all applications now require a Type D national Visa obtained at a Greek consulate or embassy before arrival. The income floor is €3,500 per month net — 70% above Portugal's D8 figure and roughly triple Italy's threshold — with a +20% supplement for a spouse and +15% per dependent child.

The Visa confers the right to reside in Greece for up to twelve months with renewal options, and holders may bring qualifying family members. Since the 2021 launch it attracted a significant summer cohort, particularly in Athens and the islands. Under the new rules, a planned May arrival sits on the wrong side of the consulate requirement, as anyone already in Greece on a tourist stamp must depart, apply abroad, and re-enter.

The Ministry of Migration had not published consular-processing timelines as of 8 May 2026. Applicants approaching the May-June peak should price for a multi-month wait rather than the four-week turnaround that operated through 2025.