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Greece Independent Professional Visa (Self-Employed)

Greece · Europe

1.9
Editorial Score

Min Monthly Income

Application Fee

Processing Time

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

24 months

Path to Citizenship

Eligibility Requirements

NationalityOpen to all nationalities

Duration

24 months

RenewableYesDependentsYesLocal WorkNoHealth InsuranceRequired

Requirements Checklist

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity

Proof of sufficient income (bank statements, employment contract)

Health insurance covering the entire stay

Clean criminal background check

Completed application form with all required documents

Proof of accommodation in the country

Tax Information

Tax obligations vary by country and visa type. Most countries require visa holders to pay income tax on income earned within the country.

Some countries offer favorable tax regimes for remote workers and digital nomads, with reduced rates or tax exemptions for foreign-sourced income.

Consult a tax professional familiar with both your home country's laws and the host country's regulations.

Living in Greece

COL Index vs NYC

46.5

Monthly Cost (excl. rent)

$894

1BR Rent (City Center)

$560

Safety Index

53.6

Healthcare Index

58.5

Quality of Life Index

138.1

Time Zone

UTC+02:00

Capital

Athens

Population

10.7M

Official Languages

Greek

Avg Internet Speed

87 Mbps

Public Transit Quality

Fair

With a budget covering rent and living costs, you'd need roughly $1,454/mo for a comfortable single-person lifestyle in Greece.See how far your money goes →

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Work Permissions

·Local employment: Not permitted

Application Steps

  1. 1

    Research

    Verify all requirements for this visa type and country

  2. 2

    Gather documents

    Obtain all required documents (passport, financial statements, health insurance, etc.)

  3. 3

    Complete application

    Fill out the official application form

  4. 4

    Submit application

    Submit all documents to the appropriate consulate or online portal

  5. 5

    Pay fees

    Complete payment of application and visa fees

  6. 6

    Attend interview

    If required, attend any scheduled interviews

  7. 7

    Wait for decision

    Processing times vary from weeks to months

  8. 8

    Travel and activate

    Once approved, travel to the country and complete any activation requirements

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At a Glance

Renewable✓ Yes
Dependents✓ Allowed
Leads to PR✗ No
Local Work✗ Not permitted
Health InsuranceRequired
Admin Ease1.0/5

Last verified: June 7, 2026

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