Published: 09.07.2026
Since February 2026, digital nomad applicants must start the process through a Greek consulate in their country of residence. In-country applications for this category are not permitted.
According to the source, the route itself remains available, but the procedure now has to begin abroad: applicants must use a Greek consulate before entering Greece. This adds a pre-move administrative stage and means applicants should prepare documents and plan the consular timeline in advance. The rule primarily affects non-EU remote employees and freelancers. Anyone considering Greece under the digital nomad route should treat this as a key procedural requirement rather than expecting to regularise their stay after arrival.