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Greece vs Iceland: the digital nomad visas compared

Partially verified 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 €6,935 for Iceland.
  • Greece grants a longer initial stay (12 months vs 6), and it is renewable.
  • Tax treatment differs: Greece — standard resident taxation; Iceland — unclear — verify individually. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Greece DNV and the Iceland Remote Work Long-Term Visa.
Criteria Greece DNV Iceland Remote Work Long-Term Visa
Minimum income / month €3,500 (better) €6,935
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Salary / employment contract
Initial duration 1 year (better) 6 months
Renewable Yes (better) No
Maximum total stay No fixed limit 6 months
Path to permanent residence Indirect (switch required) No
Path to citizenship Via permanent residence No
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Standard resident taxation Unclear — verify individually
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €75 (better) ≈ €85
Where to apply Embassy / consulate In country
Processing time 1.5 weeks 2–4 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Greece DNV →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Iceland Remote Work Long-Term Visa →

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 Greece → Insurance for Iceland →

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