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Since recent years have pushed people out of the office and toward remote working, many sunny destinations around the world have witnessed a rise in the number of digital nomads.
Countries like Mexico (home to more than 1.6 million Americans), Brazil and Colombia have opened their doors to remote workers, and Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore are gaining importance as entrepreneurship hubs and leading the nomad trend.
There have never been more opportunities or incentives to move, especially when there are a plethora of digital nomad visas (DNVs) on the market and easy-to-fulfill requirements, but this one country is actually call the nomads to move there.
One of the oldest nations in Europe and the cradle of Western civilization, it is famous for its wild beauty, its paradise islands, its thousand-year-old monuments and its vibrant coastal cities:
Why Greece wants you to move there
Greece has always been one of the most popular beach destinations in Europe.
Occupying the southern tip of the Balkan Peninsula and administering up to 227 inhabited islands in the bright blue Aegean Sea, it is best known for its ancient heritage – think of the Athenian Parthenon or the temples of Delphi – and the subtropical climate.
Greece really needs no presentation.
We are sure that you have studied it a lot in school, or are at least familiar with the culture, some of the major Greek exploits, including the birth of democracy, the Olympic Games and Greek cuisine.
Every year, tens of millions of tourists descend on this eastern Mediterranean country hoping to see iconic Hellenic monuments with their own eyes, hop around whitewashed islands or sail into a sunset on the Aegean Sea while sipping Assyrtiko wine.
A lesser known fact about Greece, however, is that in addition to being a world-class tourist destination, it has recently made headlines as a top tourist destination. digital nomad hotspotwith the government actively encouraging nomads to settle there.
But how?
Greece launched a visa for digital nomads
Last year, Greece officially launched its digital nomad visa, allowing non-EU nomads to settle in the country using a more defined and secure migration route.
As soon as it was released, we covered the subject extensively and even listed the advantages and disadvantages to apply for the Greek DNV, not one of the easiest or most affordable to obtain on the market, but certainly one of the most precious.
With a Greek DNV, you can stay in the country for more than 90 days in a 180-day period, provided your visa is valid and you are not bound by the country’s entry or exit rules. Schengen Area nor affected by the incoming travel permit. this will apply to tourists.
On the other hand, you will need to provide proof of sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay in Greece, and this can be as high as €3,500 per month. Meanwhile, countries like Colombia allow nomads to earn as little as €3,500 per month. US$684 per month to obtain a DNV.
Always, remote workers flock to Greecebecause it benefits from a higher level of public security, a higher standard of living and a comparable climate (except for the mild Mediterranean winter).
So far, as many as 1,693 DNVs have been issued to foreigners in Greece, making it a highly sought-after European destination for remote working.
You may wonder why, as it can be incredibly expensive, especially on the islands, where the tourism sector caters almost exclusively to a high-spending clientele, and where overnight rates can run as high as $1,379 US. by night.
Needless to say, budget-conscious nomads don’t settle in Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes or Corfu, although the latter East woo foreign visitors, moreover.
Consumer prices abroad can be exorbitant, but this is not necessarily the case on the continent.
Greece is not as expensive as you might think
Athens has a relatively low cost of living, with monthly expenses for a single person in the capital estimated at US$864.70 without rent, making them, on average, 23.8% cheaper than Parisyet another extremely popular nomadic spot.
Rent in Athens can also be up to 60.8% lower than in Northwest Europe, and nomads can find excellent Long-term rental offers from €250 for a studio far from the city center, up to €650 for a central and well-located apartment.
All major Greek cities also have a plethora of friendly cafes and coworking offices that nomads can access, with List of nomads SEO up to 50 in the capital region alone and 28 in Thessaloniki, the Greek capital neglectedsecond largest city and one of its fastest growing destinations.
Other major urban areas where nomads benefit from excellent infrastructure, easy transport links and invaluable cultural wealth include Patras in the west of the continent, Heraklion, the multicultural capital of the island of Crete, and Larissa, a large city full of history in Thessaly. .
American nomads love Greece
Interestingly, a large portion of DNV applicants come from the United States.
Just behind the Ukrainians, who are choose to emigrate en masse in Greece on digital nomad visas amid the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war, Americans are the second most popular nationality requesting a residence permit on this basis, followed by the British, Israelis, Brazilians and Lebanese.
Learn more about Greece – and what some of the country’s most beautiful destinations are – here.
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