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Greece vs Malta: the digital nomad visas compared

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

The short version

  • Both programs currently require the same minimum income of €3,500 per month.
  • Tax treatment differs: Greece — standard resident taxation; Malta — special tax regime. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Greece DNV and the Malta NRP.
Criteria Greece DNV Malta NRP
Minimum income / month €3,500 €3,500
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 4 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 (Nomad Residence Permits (Income Tax) Rules (S.L. 123.210))
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit), min. €100,000
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €75 (better) ≈ €300
Where to apply Embassy / consulate Online, Embassy / consulate
Processing time 1.5 weeks 6 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Greece DNV →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Malta NRP →

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 Malta →

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