Living in Greece
Europe — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Athens
Currency
EUR
Continent
Europe
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Greece.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Greece
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Visa Free | 90 days |
| United Kingdom | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Austria | Visa Free | — |
| Belgium | Visa Free | — |
| Bulgaria | Visa Free | — |
| Croatia | Visa Free | — |
| Cyprus | Visa Free | — |
| Czechia | Visa Free | — |
| Denmark | Visa Free | — |
| Estonia | Visa Free | — |
Detailed visa guides for Greece
Monthly costs
Athens
Rent (center)
700 USD/mo
Groceries
300 USD/mo
Transport
35 USD/mo
Est. Monthly Total
1,165 USD/mo
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Work permits
Greece offers a Digital Nomad / Freelance visa option.
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Digital Nomad Visa
Duration: 1 year, renewable for up to 2 years
Non-EU remote workers earning at least 3,500 EUR/month from foreign sources
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EU Blue Card
Duration: 2 years, renewable
Highly qualified non-EU workers with a job offer meeting salary threshold
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Work Permit (General Employment)
Duration: 1-2 years, renewable
Non-EU nationals with a job offer from a Greek employer
Salary & tax
Income Tax Range
9% – 44%
Social Security (Employee)
0.1387%
7% flat tax for foreign pension income. 50% exemption for new expat employees for 7 years.
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Insurance
SafetyWing
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Airalo
Greece eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.
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