Corner Office Anywhere

As exciting and entertaining as my lifestyle of constantly flitting from place to place can be, it can definitely be tiring, as well. This year, I worked to extend most of my stays to around 8 weeks, which was a much needed change of pace.

I am looking to slow things down even further next year with a stay of around 6 months in one location. Therefore, I am on the hunt for locations that have ‘digital nomad visas’ or a similar option. Specifically, I am looking for tax-advantaged visas, and I thought I’d share what I find. First up, Greece! First, here is a breakdown of the major details and considerations for obtaining a digital nomad visa in Greece.

Greece Nomad Visa Eligibility and Requirements

Country

Greece

Validity

1 year; renewable for 2 years

Where to Apply & How Long It Takes

Submit application at a Greek Embassy or Consulate; usually issued in 30 days at the embassy or consulate

Basic Eligibility

• Work remotely for or own a foreign company or freelance to clients in a foreign country
• Gross income of €3,500 Euros monthly

Application Fee

€75

Other Costs and Requirements

• Police certificate from home country
• Medical certificate
• Travel insurance

Taxation

None for the foreign income if residing in Greece for less than 180 days in a 12 month period

Schengen Travel

90 days out of 180 in other Schengen countries

My Initial Thoughts

This is looking like a pretty good option for me. Greece is beautiful, the food is delicious, and many cities have good amenities for day-to-day living while still being affordable. I’ve already worked successfully from several, even remote, locations, so I am confident about the internet connectivity. Having been there during June this past year, I would want to avoid the heat and family crowds of the summer months, though. Another consideration is that if I stay in Athens it is very well-connected to other airports throughout Europe and the middle east. This gives me a lot of options for easily exploring other countries on shorter trips during my stay.

Where to Find More Information

Keep in mind that these are my own high-level notes on the information I found about obtaining a digital nomad visa in Greece. If you are interested in applying for a digital nomad visa in Greece, I encourage you to do your own research. A good place to start is the official Greek government website for their digital nomad visa program: https://workfromgreece.gr/

Next up, I’ll explore the digital nomad visa available in Cyprus.  If you would like to get this and other updates to Corner Office Anywhere, don’t forget to subscribe to my newsletter below.