Europe
🇬🇷 Greece
Visa facts verified against official sources · last checked
Part of the Digital Nomad Visas guideIsland lifestyle, low cost, 50% income tax break for new nomad tax residents. Athens and the islands are popular bases.
Safety & travel advisory
Check the current official advisory before you plan — especially traveling solo.
Official US State Department travel advisoryAdvisories change often — always verify the current status at the official source before you travel. (UK, Canada & Australia publish their own advisories too.)
Greece’s Escape Score
Strong across the board
9
out of 10 · four pillars
See how Greece scores on each pillar — and the cited input behind every one — with premium. Unlock the breakdown
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay — with a source to verify each yourself.
Healthcare
Greece has universal public coverage (ESY/EOPYY) with good hospitals in Athens and Thessaloniki, though public facilities face staffing and waiting-time pressures, so many residents use private clinics.
Tip: pair with travel-medical + medical-evacuation cover.
Tax on foreign & pension income
Tax residents are taxed on worldwide income including foreign pensions at progressive rates (9%–44%), but qualifying new resident retirees may elect a 7% flat tax on all foreign-source income for 15 years.
Not tax advice — confirm with a local professional.
English proficiency
English is widely spoken in Athens, Thessaloniki and tourist islands, and among younger and university-educated Greeks, less so in rural areas.
Visa-free on arrival
How long you can stay without a visa, by passport.
US
90
days · visa_free
Canada
90
days · visa_free
UK
90
days · visa_free
EU
—
· freedom_of_movement
Australia
90
days · visa_free
New Zealand
90
days · visa_free
Japan
90
days · visa_free
South Korea
90
days · visa_free
Singapore
90
days · visa_free
Hong Kong
90
days · visa_free
China
—
· visa_required
India
—
· visa_required
Switzerland
—
· freedom_of_movement
Israel
90
days · visa_free
Visa by passport
- Greece visa for US holders
- Greece visa for Canada holders
- Greece visa for UK holders
- Greece visa for EU holders
- Greece visa for Australia holders
- Greece visa for New Zealand holders
- Greece visa for Japan holders
- Greece visa for South Korea holders
- Greece visa for Singapore holders
- Greece visa for Hong Kong holders
- Greece visa for China holders
- Greece visa for India holders
- Greece visa for Switzerland holders
- Greece visa for Israel holders
Ways in — every visa route
Ranked by route score — length of stay, ease and speed. It feeds the “Can I stay?” pillar above.
Visa rules change often and official sources can conflict. This is AI-assembled research, not legal or immigration advice — always verify with the official link before you act. Full disclaimer
Stay: 90 days within any 180-day period
Processing: Immediate (visa-free) or ~15 days for a Type C visa
Difficulty: Easy
Financially Independent Person (FIP) Visa
Stay: 1 yr, renewable → residency
Difficulty: Moderate
Digital Nomad Visa
Stay: 1 year, convertible to 2-yr residence permit
Processing: 10-30 days
Income: $3,800/mo
Difficulty: Moderate
National Student Visa (Type D)
Stay: Length of the course, with a residence permit
Difficulty: Moderate
Golden Visa (Residence by Investment)
Stay: 5 years, renewable
Processing: 2-6 months
Difficulty: Complex
Where to live in Greece
From $1,475/mo · avg $1,575 across 3 cities — solo remote worker.
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Greece at a glance
Greece's best digital nomad route is the Digital Nomad Visa: a stay of 1 year, convertible to 2-yr residence permit, income of about $3,800 USD/month, a fee of 75 EUR and processing time of 10-30 days. Greece has an Escape Score of 9/10.
Visa facts verified on November 5, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Greece
Does Greece have a digital nomad visa?
Yes, Greece offers the Digital Nomad Visa. It allows a stay of 1 year, convertible to 2-yr residence permit, asks for income of about $3,800 USD/month, costs 75 EUR and takes 10-30 days to process. Work is allowed and it can be renewed.
What is the income requirement for Greece's Digital Nomad Visa?
The Digital Nomad Visa asks for income of about $3,800 USD/month. We rate the application moderate.
How much does the Digital Nomad Visa cost and how long does it take?
The Digital Nomad Visa costs 75 EUR and takes 10-30 days to process.
Can you get residency through Greece's Digital Nomad Visa?
Yes, the Digital Nomad Visa can lead to residency in Greece.
What does the Financially Independent Person (FIP) Visa in Greece require and cost?
The Financially Independent Person (FIP) Visa in Greece allows a stay of 1 yr, renewable → residency. It can be renewed.
What does the Golden Visa (Residence by Investment) in Greece require and cost?
The Golden Visa (Residence by Investment) in Greece allows a stay of 5 years, renewable and takes 2-6 months to process. It can be renewed.
What is Greece's Escape Score?
Greece scores 9/10 on Escape Score, our composite measure of visa access, cost of living, safety and quality of life for remote workers and movers.
What visa options does Greece have?
Greece has 5 visa routes we track for remote workers and movers, including investment, digital nomad, retirement/pension, student and tourist visas.