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Greece 2026

Greece Visa 2026: Schengen, Digital Nomad & Golden Visa Guide

Complete guide to Greece visas. Tourist Schengen visa, new Digital Nomad Visa (7% tax!), Golden Visa investment options, and island-hopping tips.

Greece Visa Options 2026

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Tourist (Schengen)
€80, 90 days, apply 6 months before
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Digital Nomad
€75, 12 months, 7% tax rate!
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Golden Visa
€250K investment, residency path

1. Tourist Visa (Schengen)

Basic Info

  • Duration: 90 days in any 180-day period
  • Fee: €80 ($87)
  • Processing: 15-30 days
  • Apply: 6 months before travel
  • Valid for: All 27 Schengen countries

Requirements

  • • Valid passport (6 months validity)
  • • Hotel bookings or invitation letter
  • • Return flight ticket
  • • Bank statement (€50/day = €4,500 for 90 days)
  • • Travel insurance (€30K minimum coverage)
  • • Visa application form + passport photo

2. Digital Nomad Visa (NEW 2024!)

TRENDING

Greece's New Remote Work Visa - 7% Tax!

Work remotely from Athens, Santorini, Crete while paying only 7% income tax (first €800K). One of Europe's best DN visas!

Eligibility

  • • Work for non-Greek company (remote/freelance)
  • • Income: €3,500/month minimum
  • • Health insurance required
  • • Clean criminal record

Benefits

  • • 12-month visa (renewable 2 years)
  • • Only 7% tax on foreign income
  • • Family members included
  • • Travel all Schengen countries

3. Golden Visa (Investment Residency)

2024 Update: Minimum investment increased from €250K to €400K in popular areas (Athens, Mykonos, Santorini). Islands still €250K!

Investment Options

  • • €250K: Real estate in less touristic areas
  • • €400K: Real estate in Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Thessaloniki
  • • €800K: Two properties (can rent out)
  • • Alternative: Bank deposit, bonds, or business investment

Benefits

  • ✅ 5-year residency permit (renewable)
  • ✅ Family included (spouse, children, parents)
  • ✅ No minimum stay requirement!
  • ✅ Path to citizenship (7 years)
  • ✅ Travel visa-free in Schengen

Greece vs Other Schengen Countries

FactorGreeceSpainFrance
Schengen Visa Fee€80€80€80
Approval Rate92%88%85%
Digital Nomad Visa✅ €75, 7% tax✅ €80, 24% tax❌ None
Golden Visa Investment€250K-400K€500K€200K (10-yr bonds)
Cost of Living$1,200-1,800/mo$1,500-2,200/mo$2,000-3,000/mo
Best ForIslands, low tax DNMediterranean lifeCulture, cuisine

Common Questions

Q: Can I visit Greek islands with Schengen visa?

A: Yes! One Schengen visa = all of Greece (mainland + islands: Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Rhodes, Corfu, etc.)

Q: Which visa to apply for: Greece or another Schengen country?

A: Apply to country where you'll spend MOST time. If Greece = 10 days, France = 5 days → Apply to Greece. If equal time → Apply to first entry country.

Q: How long can I stay as digital nomad?

A: 12 months initially, renewable for 2 more years (3 years total). After 7 years residency → eligible for citizenship!

Q: Is Golden Visa worth it?

A: Yes if: 1) Want EU residency, 2) Like Greek islands, 3) €250K-400K affordable, 4) No minimum stay needed. Can rent property = passive income!

Q: Best time to visit Greece?

A: Tourist visa: Apply 6 months before. Best travel: May-June, September-October (avoid July-August crowds). Digital nomad: Winter is mild, cheap!

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