Europe
Nomad Score
7/10
Avg Monthly Cost
$1,800
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
Safety
Very Safe
Greece taxes residents on worldwide income. A special 7% flat tax on foreign income is available for retirees transferring tax residence. DN visa holders may qualify for the 50% tax reduction scheme.
Income Tax
9-44%
Capital Gains
15%
VAT / Sales Tax
24%
Tax Year
calendar
Special Tax Regimes
dn_visa
A residence permit for remote workers employed by foreign companies or self-employed with clients abroad. Valid for up to 2 years with 50% income tax reduction for up to 7 years.
tourist
Standard Schengen visa for tourism, business visits, or family visits. Allows stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
special
National visa for stays exceeding 90 days for purposes such as work, study, family reunification, or retirement. Required as entry visa before obtaining residence permit.
special
Residence-by-investment program granting 5-year renewable residence permit through real estate or other qualifying investments. No minimum stay requirement.
tourist
Citizens from 63 countries can enter Greece and the Schengen Area without a visa for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
$1,800/month
Average for a comfortable nomad lifestyle
Public healthcare is free for residents but can be slow. Private healthcare is affordable. Athens and Thessaloniki have the best hospitals.
AFM (tax number) required. Eurobank and Alpha Bank are most foreigner-friendly. Process takes about a week.
Very safe overall. Pickpocketing in Athens tourist areas. Islands are extremely safe. Protests in central Athens can cause disruptions.