Type D Visa
Greek national long-stay visa required for the Digital Nomad Visa after Law 5275/2026.
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Why does Greece require a Type D visa application abroad rather than in-country now?
Timeline for Type D Visa
Became the sole legal route for digital nomad visa applicants, obtainable only at a Greek consulate or embassy before arrival
Nomads & Communities: Greece closes in-country nomad visa route- What is a Type D visa in Greece and how is it different from a Schengen visa?
- A Type D Visa is Greece's national long-stay visa for stays over 90 days. Unlike a Schengen (Type C) visa, it is not governed by Schengen duration rules and is applied for at a Greek consulate, not issued on arrival.
- Where do I apply for a Greek Type D visa for the Digital Nomad Visa in 2026?
- At a Greek consulate or embassy in your home country or country of residence. In-country conversion from a tourist visa was abolished by Law 5275/2026.Source: GTP Headlines
- How long does a Greek Type D visa take to process for the nomad visa in 2026?
- The Ministry of Migration had not published processing timelines as of May 2026. Applicants should expect a multi-month wait at peak season.
Background
The Type D Visa is Greece's national long-stay visa category, used for stays exceeding 90 days. For digital nomads, it became the mandatory entry document under Law 5275/2026, which abolished the previous route that allowed holders of a Schengen tourist (Uniform Schengen Visa) entry to convert to a long-stay permit while already in the country. From 2026, any applicant for the Greece Digital Nomad Visa must obtain a Type D Visa at a Greek consulate or embassy before entering Greek territory.
The Type D Visa is distinct from the Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa. Where a Schengen entry permits up to 90 days across all Schengen member states, the Type D national visa governs only the issuing country but without a Schengen duration limit. Greece's Type D is issued for the nomad visa period (up to 12 months, renewable) with the income and documentation package the nomad visa requires.
The practical implication for the May-June 2026 application wave is that consulate queues are the binding constraint: the Ministry of Migration had not published processing-time guidance as of 8 May, and Greek consulates in popular originating countries operate without published appointment availability.
