National Visa (Type D) - Digital Nomad Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 40-90 days
- Fee
- EUR 75
- Validity
- 1 year (extendable up to 2 additional years)
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Eligibility
-
Nationality
Available to all non-EU/EEA citizens who work remotely for employers or clients based outside Greece.
-
Employment
Must be employed by or contracted with entities based outside Greece. Must perform work remotely using telecommunications technology.
Required status: Remote employment or freelance work for non-Greek clients/employers
-
Financial
Must earn at least EUR 3,500 per month after taxes, with at least 6 months of income history.
Minimum funds: EUR 3,500 per month (EUR 4,200 with spouse, +EUR 525 per child)
-
Criminal record
Must have a clean criminal record.
Documents you need
-
Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
-
Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: 35mm x 45mm, white background, full face front view, taken within last 6 months
-
Bank statement
Months required: 6
-
Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes
-
Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Rental agreement, property deed, hotel booking; Must cover full stay: No
-
Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Application for a Visa for a Long Stay in Greece; Form url: https://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/images/visas/national/application_for_a_visa_for_a_long_stay_in_greece.pdf
-
Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, money order, cashier's check (varies by consulate); Amount: EUR 75
-
Criminal record certificate
Provide a police or criminal record certificate from the country or countries requested by the destination authority.
Validity months: 3
How to apply
-
Online application
Download and complete the national D visa application form for Digital Nomad visa.
-
Document gathering
Collect proof of remote employment/freelance work, 6 months of bank statements showing EUR 3,500+ monthly income, health insurance, accommodation proof, and criminal record certificate.
-
Appointment booking
Schedule appointment at the Greek consulate/embassy in your home country or country of legal residence. As of February 2026, in-country applications are no longer accepted.
-
Fee payment
Pay EUR 75 D visa fee.
-
Document submission
Appear in person at the Greek consulate/embassy to submit all documents.
-
Processing wait
Processing time is typically 40-90 days.
-
Visa collection
Collect passport with D visa sticker. Valid for up to 12 months, extendable for 2 additional years.