Under the recently enacted Law 5275/2026, a significant change has been introduced regarding the procedure for obtaining a residence permit for digital nomads.
Specifically, until now, interested third-country nationals had the possibility to enter the country and apply for the granting of a residence permit as digital nomads either after obtaining a national entry visa from the competent consular authority (Visa D) or with a uniform entry visa (tourist visa) or under a visa exemption regime.
Under the new provisions of Law 5275/2026, which incorporate the provisions of Directive (EU) 2024/1233, greater flexibility is introduced regarding the possibility for an invited employee to change employer.
GREEK DIGITAL NOMAD RESIDENCE PERMIT - CHANGES UNDER LAW 5275/2026
Under the recently enacted Law 5275/2026, a significant change has been introduced regarding the procedure for obtaining a residence permit for digital nomads.
Specifically, until now, interested third-country nationals had the possibility to enter the country and apply for the granting of a residence permit as digital nomads either after obtaining a national entry visa from the competent consular authority (Visa D) or with a uniform entry visa (tourist visa) or under a visa exemption regime.