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Greece vs Latvia: 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 €4,213 for Latvia.
  • Tax treatment differs: Greece — standard resident taxation; Latvia — special tax regime. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Greece DNV and the Latvia DNV.
Criteria Greece DNV Latvia DNV
Minimum income / month €3,500 (better) €4,213
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)
Initial duration 1 year 1 year
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay No fixed limit 2 years
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 Special tax regime (Optional 15% PIT for OECD digital-nomad-visa holders)
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit), min. €42,600
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €75 (better) ≈ €90
Where to apply Embassy / consulate Embassy / consulate
Processing time 1.5 weeks —

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Greece DNV →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

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Latvia 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 Greece → Insurance for Latvia →

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