Greece has officially made its Digital Nomad Visa available to Pakistani citizens in 2025, creating new opportunities for remote workers, freelancers, and entrepreneurs who wish to live and work from Europe while serving clients and companies abroad.
Key Features of the Visa
- Open Access for Pakistanis: The visa is fully available to Pakistani nationals without additional restrictions.
- Family Inclusion: Applicants may include their spouse and dependent children, with income thresholds adjusted accordingly.
- Language Flexibility: Greek language skills are not a requirement for the application, though they may ease integration.
- No Local Employment: Holders of the visa are not permitted to work for Greek-based employers, ensuring compliance with the program’s intent.
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum Monthly Income: Applicants must demonstrate a minimum net income of €3,500 per month. The requirement increases to around €4,200 per month if a spouse is included, and to €4,830 per month if a child is added. Each additional dependent further increases the income threshold.
- Proof of Work: Applicants need to show contracts, agreements, or proof of remote employment with foreign clients or employers.
- Required Documents:
- Bank statements and payslips proving consistent earnings.
- Health insurance valid in Greece.
- A valid passport and criminal record clearance.
- Proof of accommodation in Greece.
- A signed declaration confirming that the applicant will not work for Greek employers.
Duration, Renewal, and Taxes
- Visa Validity: The Digital Nomad Visa is valid for 12 months, with the option to extend through residence permits for up to two more years.
- Processing Time: Applications are generally processed within 10 to 30 days, depending on individual circumstances.
- Taxation Rules:
- Stays of less than 183 days per year do not trigger Greek tax residency, keeping foreign income untaxed in Greece.
- For longer stays, Greece offers a favorable scheme, including up to 50% tax reduction on income for a period of seven years.
Application Costs
Applicants can expect to pay an estimated €75 in visa fees and approximately €150 in administrative charges.
Why It Matters
The launch of this program for Pakistanis comes at a time when remote working is expanding rapidly across the globe. By offering flexible residency options, Greece is positioning itself as a hub for professionals who want to combine career mobility with European living standards.
For Pakistanis, the visa provides not just access to Greece but also mobility across the Schengen Zone, enhancing opportunities for business, travel, and cultural exchange.
Conclusion
With its combination of flexible residency, family-friendly provisions, and tax incentives, Greece’s Digital Nomad Visa offers Pakistani professionals a practical pathway to experience European life while maintaining their careers abroad. The move reflects the growing recognition of digital workers worldwide and is expected to attract a significant number of applicants from Pakistan’s expanding remote-work community.
