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Greece Digital Nomad Visa: Tax Guide
Visa Rules Updated: March 2026 — verify before relying on this information
Greece offers one of Europe's most generous tax incentives for digital nomads — a 50% income tax reduction for up to 7 years.
Visa Type
Greece Digital Nomad Visa
Income Requirement
€3,500/month minimum
Duration
1 year, renewable
The 50% tax reduction
Greece's headline benefit: qualifying digital nomads who become tax residents can receive a 50% reduction on their income tax and solidarity contribution for 7 years. This effectively halves your tax rate compared to standard Greek progressive rates (up to 44%).
Qualification requirements
To qualify for the 50% reduction, you must not have been a Greek tax resident for 5 of the previous 6 years, and you must commit to staying in Greece for at least 2 years. You also need to provide services to a non-Greek employer or client.
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Social security and EFKA
Self-employed individuals must register with EFKA (Greek social security). Contributions are based on income and can be significant. EU citizens may maintain home country coverage through an A1 certificate.
Greek tax filing
Tax returns are filed annually through the TAXIS system. Quarterly advance tax payments may be required. Greece's tax year runs January-December.
Living and working logistics
Greece has a relatively low cost of living in the EU. Athens and Thessaloniki have growing digital nomad communities. Internet quality has improved significantly but varies on islands.
Tips for Greece
✓Get your AFM (Greek tax number) as soon as possible after arrival.
✓Apply for the 50% reduction through the tax authority — it's not automatic with the visa.
✓Keep proof of your non-residency for the prior 5 years.
✓Consider the islands for lifestyle but verify internet quality for remote work.
✓Budget for social security contributions on top of (reduced) income tax.
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