Processing Time
10 working days
Typically processed within 10 working days, with visa issuance usually completed within about a month. Document collection can take between 1 and 3 months.
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Digital Nomads
Families
Remote Workers
Retirees
Freelancers
Students
Companies
Highly Skilled WorkersTypically processed within 10 working days, with visa issuance usually completed within about a month. Document collection can take between 1 and 3 months.
Minimum net monthly income of €3,500 for a solo applicant; increases to ~€4,200 for a spouse and ~€4,830 when including a child.
Valid for 1 year, extendable for an additional 1 year via a residence permit, allowing up to 2 years total.
Time on the DNV doesn’t automatically lead to citizenship, but it contributes towards a residency requirement of 12 years
A fairly straightforward visa path for those with remote income either via employment or freelance.
At Roots, we take care of the bureaucracy so you can focus on the move. Our experienced legal team takes ownership from start to finish, ensuring your application is accurate, complete, and fully aligned with consulate requirements. We make the complex simple - so you can focus on your next chapter, not the paperwork.
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Show proof of a net monthly income of at least €3,500 (increased by 20% for a spouse and 15% per dependent child), from remote work or self-employment for clients outside Greece.
Provide a valid work contract, freelance agreements, or company ownership documents showing your ability to work remotely and earn your income from non-Greek sources.
Obtain private health insurance valid in Greece for the duration of your visa, covering all medical expenses without co-payments.
Submit a police clearance certificate from your country of residence (and any country lived in over the past 5 years), issued within the last 3 months, and translated into Greek.
Include a rental contract, property deed, or hotel/short-term lease confirming you have a place to stay upon arrival in Greece.
There is a multitude of documentation that will also need to be provided alongside your application, these documents change based on the consulate you are applying from and your specific scenario.
Legal know-how meets lived experience. We are a cohesive team of expats and local lawyers combining international perspective with on-the-ground expertise - guiding you through every step with empathy, clarity and confidence.
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