Greece Visa Fee & Cost Updates
Greece is implementing significant financial shifts for foreign residents, including a proposed property transfer tax hike from 3% to 15% for non-EU buyers starting July 2025. New regulations introduce a 15% crypto capital gains tax for Digital Nomad Visa holders and a €250,000 startup investment option for the Golden Visa. Additionally, authorities are enforcing stricter short-term rental compliance and preparing for digital euro integration by 2029.
Non-EU digital nomads face 15% property tax hike in Greece starting July 1
Greece is raising the residential property transfer tax from 3% to 15.45% for non-EU digital nomads and foreign residents without long-term status starting July 1.
Greece inspectors start knocking as hosts face 10 days to prove compliance
Greek authorities have launched inspections of short-term rental properties to enforce new operating and safety standards. Digital nomads and expats may face a reduced inventory of available apartments as non-compliant listings are removed from platforms like Airbnb.
EU clears digital euro rules for 2029 launch to Greek merchants
The European Central Bank is moving closer to launching a digital euro to reduce reliance on US-based payment systems like Visa and Mastercard. For expats and nomads in Greece, this could eventually offer a government-backed alternative for local payments and cross-border transactions within the eurozone.
Greece drafts 15% crypto tax for Digital Nomad Visa holders
Greece is implementing a new 15% capital gains tax on digital asset profits exceeding €500 starting in 2026. This policy change directly impacts the financial planning of crypto-holding digital nomads and expats residing in the country.
Greece's Golden Visa Now Accepts a €250,000 Startup Bet
Reports referenced the ongoing Greek Golden Visa (residency by investment) and Non-Dom tax regime for high-net-worth individuals, with emphasis on eligibility (e.g., not tax resident in Greece for 7 of the prior 8 years). While the core programs predate the window, coverage in early April 2026 articles positioned them as active attractions for internationally mobile wealth and expats. No brand-new legislative changes were detailed in the April 10–13 period.