Skip to content

Head to head

Antigua and Barbuda vs Greece: the digital nomad visas compared

Verified data Last verified June 10, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Greece has the lower entry bar: €3,500 per month versus €3,860 for Antigua and Barbuda.
  • Antigua and Barbuda grants a longer initial stay (24 months vs 12).
  • Tax treatment differs: Antigua and Barbuda — no personal income tax; Greece — standard resident taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Antigua and Barbuda NDR and the Greece DNV.
Criteria Antigua and Barbuda NDR Greece DNV
Minimum income / month €3,860 €3,500 (better)
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)
Initial duration 2 years (better) 1 year
Renewable No Yes (better)
Maximum total stay 2 years No fixed limit
Path to permanent residence No Indirect (switch required)
Path to citizenship No Via permanent residence
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment No personal income tax Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €1,390 ≈ €75 (better)
Where to apply Online Embassy / consulate
Processing time 1–2 weeks 1.5 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Antigua and Barbuda NDR →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Greece DNV →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Don't forget insurance

Both programs have their own health-insurance rules — we match plans against each one's published requirement, with the evidence shown.

Insurance for Antigua and Barbuda → Insurance for Greece →

Sources