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Mediterranean lifestyle at half the cost of Western Europe, plus a 50% income-tax break for the first seven years on the digital-nomad visa. Best for remote workers and retirees with steady income.
5 visa pathways currently tracked.
€3,500/mo net (after tax) — Article 68 of Law 5038/2023
12-month consular entry visa, then 2-year residence permit (Z.1), renewable for successive 2-year periods
Digital Nomad
~10 days statutory consular minimum, 4–8 weeks in practice + 60–180 days residence-permit issuance
€10,560/yr (100% Greek minimum wage 2026, 14 payments × €880/mo) — sponsor's responsibility
Single-entry 6-month D-visa → 3-year Type O residence permit (matches sponsor's permit if shorter), renewable
Family
Ministry petition 3–6 months (legal max 9); consular 1–2 months; permit 2–4 months
€3,500/mo (€42,000/yr) from passive sources
12-month D-visa → 3-year Z.3 residence permit, renewable for 3-year periods
Passive Income
Consular ~10 days (legal max 60); residence permit 2–3 months
No income test — investment-based
5-year renewable indefinitely (maintained investment)
Investor
8–18 months total
Income requirement varies
12-month D-visa → 2-year residence permit, renewable for 2-year periods
Self Employment
Regional opinion 2–4 months; consular 2–3 months; permit 2–3 months
