Greece vs Cyprus: which digital nomad visa fits you?
Greece Digital Nomad Visa and Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa, side by side. Every figure comes from the official government source, with the date we last checked it.
- Income
- Same bar ($3,926/mo)
- Family
- Greece: Yes · Cyprus: Yes
- Renewable
- Greece: Yes · Cyprus: Yes
| GreeceDigital Nomad Visa | CyprusDigital Nomad Visa | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum income | ≈ $3,926/mo€3,500 / month | ≈ $3,926/mo€3,500 / month |
| Official rule | €3,500 per month after taxes (+20% for a spouse or partner, +15% for each child) | €3,500 net per month |
| Stay | National (D) visa up to 12 months, then a Digital Nomad Residence Permit valid up to 2 years | 1 year |
| Renewable | Yes | Yes |
| Family | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | €180 national long-stay (D) visa fee at the Greek consulate in London (£154.80 at the Sept 2026 rate); varies by mission | €70 permit issuance/renewal + €70 Aliens Registry registration (other fees may apply) |
| Processing | Not stated | Examination takes 5–7 weeks |
| Official source | mfa.gr ↗Verified, checked Oct 23, 2026 | gov.cy ↗Verified, checked Oct 23, 2026 |
USD figures are approximate (FX Oct 20, 2026). The official currency figure is what the authority applies.
Key differences
- Same headline figure: €3,500 a month. Greece counts it after taxes and adds 20% for a spouse or partner and 15% for each child; Cyprus asks for €3,500 net a month.
- Greece starts with a national (D) visa of up to 12 months, then a Digital Nomad Residence Permit of up to 2 years, renewable for 2 more years at a time. Cyprus grants 1 year, renewable for a further two years.
- Cyprus is capped at 500 permits (applications reopened on 31 Dec 2025): you apply in Nicosia within 3 months of arrival, and examination takes 5–7 weeks. Greece’s visa is applied for at a Greek consulate (€180 in London; varies by mission).
- Both allow family. In Cyprus, a spouse or partner and minor children stay for the same period but can’t work. Greece rules out working for a Greek company. Cyprus warns that over 183 days in a tax year can make you a tax resident.
Quick answers
Which needs less income, Greece or Cyprus?
They set the same bar: about $3,926 a month. Greece Digital Nomad Visa: €3,500 per month after taxes (+20% for a spouse or partner, +15% for each child) (mfa.gr, checked Oct 23, 2026). Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa: €3,500 net per month (gov.cy, checked Oct 23, 2026).
Which lets you stay longer, Greece or Cyprus?
Greece Digital Nomad Visa: After the visa (up to 12 months), you can apply in Greece for a Digital Nomad Residence Permit. It is valid for up to 2 years and can be renewed for 2 more years at a time. Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa: 1 year. Renewable for a further two years. Permit issuance or renewal costs €70.
Can I bring my family on the Greece or Cyprus visa?
Greece Digital Nomad Visa: yes, family members can be included. Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa: yes, family members can be included.
How much do the Greece and Cyprus visas cost?
Greece Digital Nomad Visa: €180 national long-stay (D) visa fee at the Greek consulate in London (£154.80 at the Sept 2026 rate); varies by mission. Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa: €70 permit issuance/renewal + €70 Aliens Registry registration (other fees may apply).
Full official notes
Greece Digital Nomad Visa
Income from employers or clients outside Greece only; you cannot work for a Greek company, as an employee or freelancer. The Foreign Ministry’s digital nomad page sends applicants to workfromgreece.gr for full details; income uplift and permit terms are from there. The visa fee is from the Greek consulate in London’s fee table.
Sources: mfa.gr · mfa.gr · workfromgreece.gr · mfa.gr
Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa
Capped at 500 permits; the Migration Department reopened applications on 31 Dec 2025. Apply in Nicosia within 3 months of arrival; examination takes 5–7 weeks. Renewable for a further two years (apply at least one month before expiry). Spouse/partner and minor children can stay for the same period but cannot work. Staying over 183 days in a tax year can make you a Cyprus tax resident.
Sources: gov.cy
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