⚠️ Greece Passes New Law Affecting Digital Nomad Visa Applicants

🚨In-Country Digital Nomad Applications Are Being Abolished

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Chloe Mason
February 06, 2026

👋 Hey there expats,

In this week’s newsletter, we’re sharing with you our weekly roundup of news in Greece, concerning the latest immigration and administrative changes. Keep reading for an important announcement.

🚨*IMPORTANT*🚨 Read here if you want to apply under Greece’s Digital Nomad Visa

As of yesterday, the Greek government has officially passed a new law that abolishes the ability to apply for the 2-year Digital Nomad residence permit from within Greece. This means the widely used “tourist entry + in-country application” route has ended.

👉 What does this mean for applicants going forward?

Under the new law, Digital Nomad applicants will be required to apply for a National (Type D) Visa at a Greek Consulate or Embassy before entering Greece. In practice, this removes the flexibility that many remote workers previously relied on.

⚠️ What This Means If You’re Planning a Move

If Greece is on your near-term radar, this change significantly impacts when and how you apply. Waiting too long could mean being locked into a consular process that is often slower, more document-heavy, and dependent on appointment availability in your home country.

If you need professional assistance with starting your Digital Nomad Visa application under the new law, you can reply to this newsletter, or book a 15-minute free discovery call.

In the news

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On the channel

A few weeks ago, we interviewed our customer Bill, who is from the Bay Area, about his experience working with us, how we helped him obtain his Greek Tax Payer ID and how our team facilitated his property purchase in Athens site unseen.

That's it for this week's newsletter! As always, feel free to reach out with any questions, suggestions, or if you'd like to be featured.

Wishing you a fantastic week ahead filled with Greek adventures and memorable experiences.

Yassas!

The “My Greek Expat Journey” Team

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