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Digital nomad taxes in Greece

What a digital nomad needs to know about Greece: the visa and its income test, when Greece starts taxing you, what you would pay if you become tax resident, and the regimes (or territorial rules) that can lower it — every figure sourced.

Verified August 21, 2026 by Henning Stanger, Authorized Accountant (Autorisert regnskapsfører) · income tax only, not tax advice

The Greece digital nomad visa

Nomad visa exists
Greece Digital Nomad Visa (as of 2026)Global Citizen Solutions“Greece’s Digital Nomad Visa allows eligible non-EU/EEA remote workers to live in Greece for up to 12 months while working for employers or clients based outside the country.”View source · accessed 2026-08-21 — Greece operates a dedicated digital nomad visa for non-EU/EEA remote workers earning income from outside the country. As of February 2026 (Law 5275/2026) applications must be filed at a Greek consulate before travelling; in-country applications are no longer accepted.
Nomad visa income requirement
EUR 3,500 / month (as of 2026)Global Citizen Solutions“To qualify, applicants must earn a minimum net monthly income of €3,500, with the required amount increasing by 20% for a spouse and 15% for each dependent child.”View source · accessed 2026-08-21 — Minimum net monthly income of EUR 3,500 for a single applicant, increased by 20% for a spouse/partner and 15% for each dependent child; proven via bank statements or payslips.
Nomad visa duration
The initial digital nomad visa is granted for up to 12 months; holders can then apply from within Greece for a two-year residence permit, renewable every two years as long as they keep working for employers/clients outside Greece and meet the requirements. [source]Global Citizen Solutions“Eligible visa holders can apply for a renewable two-year residence permit after arriving in Greece.”View source · accessed 2026-08-21
Nomad visa tax treatment
Holding the visa is not itself tax residency. Cross more than 183 days and you become a Greek tax resident taxable on worldwide income. Nomads who then become tax resident may qualify for a 50% income-tax reduction for up to seven years under Greece's special regime (Article 5C / Law 4758/2020) - but it is not automatic and specific conditions apply. [source]Global Citizen Solutions“If you transfer your tax residency to Greece and meet the eligibility requirements, you may qualify for a 50% income tax reduction for up to seven years under Greece’s special tax regime.”View source · accessed 2026-08-21

What you would actually pay

Gross annual incomeEffective income tax
$40,00021.2%
$75,00029.9%
$120,00035.2%

Progressive income tax. This is the standard resident scale — it applies only if you become tax resident and are taxed on this income here. Your nomad visa may carry its own tax regime (see below), and a tax treaty can assign the taxing right to your home country instead. Effective rate = total income tax ÷ gross income; income tax only — excludes social security, deductions and sub-national taxes; incomes are converted from USD using an indicative FX snapshot dated 2026-08-20. Employment/pension income scale. The non-dom (€100k flat), 7% pensioner and 50% expat-exemption regimes can change this for qualifying new residents. Try your own income and toggle special regimes →

If you do cross into tax residency, Greece’s income tax tops out at 44%PwC Tax Summaries“Next 20,000 39 7,800 60,000 16,700 Above 60,000 44”View source · accessed 2026-08-21 — the top of the scale behind the figures above. Top marginal rate on the progressive personal income tax scale for employment, pension and business-profit income, applying to income above EUR 60,000 (2026 scale under Law 5246/2025). A marginal bracket rate stepping up from 9%, not a single rate applied to all income. The 44% threshold rose from EUR 40,000 to EUR 60,000 under the 2026 reform, with new intermediate rates (see the brackets table).

When Greece starts taxing you

For a nomad the line that matters is when Greece flips you from visitor to tax resident: 183 daysGlobal Citizen Solutions“if you spend more than 183 days in Greece, you become a tax resident and must pay taxes on your worldwide income.”View source · accessed 2026-08-21. An individual spending more than 183 days in Greece becomes a Greek tax resident (taxed on worldwide income). PwC frames the core test as physical presence in Greece in any 12-month period rather than a fixed calendar-year count; popular guides simplify it to '183 days in a year'. Day count is not the only test - the centre of vital interests (below) and any double tax treaty can also determine status. Stay under it and remain tax resident elsewhere, and you are usually taxed there, not here — but a home, family or economic centre can make you resident on fewer days.

Planning your days? The free 183 Days residency tracker checks your travel log against this exact threshold. Full test, ties and all: am I a tax resident of Greece?

Regimes that can lower your tax in Greece

If you do become tax resident, these are the regimes a relocating remote worker most often leans on to cut the bill — each with its own eligibility, so read the detail before counting on one:

Non dom alt taxation 5A
Non-dom alternative taxation for high-net-worth individuals transferring tax residence to Greece: a flat EUR 100,000/year covers all foreign-source income regardless of amount, conditional on a substantial Greek investment (indicatively >= EUR 500,000). Greek-source income is taxed normally. Available for up to 15 years; family members can be added for an extra fixed amount each. The three Article 5 regimes (5A/5B/5C) cannot be combined. [source]STEP Law Firm (Greece)“An annual lump-sum tax of EUR 100,000 on the total foreign-source income, irrespective of its amount.”View source · accessed 2026-08-21
Foreign pensioner flat rate 5B
7% (as of 2026)STEP Law Firm (Greece)“Imposition of a flat tax rate of 7% on the total foreign-source income (not only on the pension, but in general on income from outside Greece).”View source · accessed 2026-08-21 — Special regime for foreign pensioners relocating to Greece: a flat 7% tax on total foreign-source income (not just the pension) for up to 15 tax years. Requires prior non-residence in 5 of the last 6 years and relocation from a state with a cooperation/information-exchange framework with Greece.
Expat 50pct exemption 5C
50% exemption (as of 2026)STEP Law Firm (Greece)“Exemption from income tax and solidarity contribution for 50% of the income derived from employment or business activity exercised in Greece.”View source · accessed 2026-08-21 — 'Brain gain' regime: half of an individual's Greek-source employment or business income is exempt from income tax and the solidarity contribution for up to 7 consecutive tax years, for people relocating their tax residence to Greece to take up new employment or a new activity. Requires prior non-residence in 5 of the last 6 years.

Frequently asked questions

Does Greece have a digital nomad visa?

Yes — the Greece Digital Nomad Visa. The income requirement is around EUR 3,500 / month.

Will I pay tax in Greece as a digital nomad?

You generally become tax resident in Greece once you cross 183 days. An individual spending more than 183 days in Greece becomes a Greek tax resident (taxed on worldwide income). PwC frames the core test as physical presence in Greece in any 12-month period rather than a fixed calendar-year count; popular guides simplify it to '183 days in a year'. Day count is not the only test - the centre of vital interests (below) and any double tax treaty can also determine status. Ties like a home or family can trigger residency sooner, so never rely on a day count alone.

What tax would I pay in Greece as a remote worker earning $75,000?

Under Greece's standard resident scale, around 29.9% income tax at $75,000 gross — but only if you become tax resident and are taxed on this income here. Greece's nomad visa or special regimes may lower it, and this excludes social security and any sub-national tax.

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When to talk to an advisor

This page maps Greece’s general rules for a remote worker. It cannot weigh your treaty position, your ties, or the timing of a move. If meaningful money depends on the answer, have a qualified advisor in Greece (and in your home country) review your situation first.