The Digital Nomad Residence Permit is designed for non-EU/EEA citizens who work remotely for employers or clients located outside Greece and want to live in Greece while continuing their remote work.
Here are the main points:
• Purpose: Allows remote workers, freelancers, or self-employed professionals to legally reside in Greece while working for foreign employers or clients.
• Eligibility: You must:
o Work remotely using information and communication technology.
o Be employed by a company established outside Greece, or be self-employed with clients located outside Greece.
o Not provide services to Greek employers or clients under this permit.
• Income requirement: You must demonstrate a minimum net monthly income of €3,500. If applying with family, the required amount increases by 20% for a spouse and 15% for each dependent child.
• Visa requirement: Most applicants first obtain a Type D Digital Nomad Visa from a Greek consulate. Once in Greece, they can apply for the Digital Nomad Residence Permit, which allows a longer stay than the initial visa.
• Health insurance: You must have health insurance that provides coverage in Greece for the duration of your stay.
• Validity: The Digital Nomad Residence Permit is generally issued for up to 2 years and may be renewed if you continue to satisfy the eligibility requirements.
• Employment restrictions: You may work remotely for foreign employers or clients, but you cannot take employment with a Greek company or conduct business targeting the Greek market under this permit.
• Travel: As a holder of a Greek residence permit, you may travel within the Schengen Area under the normal Schengen short-stay rules.
This permit is ideal for remote professionals who want to live in Greece while continuing to earn income from abroad.
