Best for budget
Greece
Lower monthly income thresholds make this option easier to qualify for financially.
Side-by-side visa comparison
Estonia vs Greece — Digital Nomad Visa Comparison
Estonia requires $4,950/month with 12 months stay, while Greece requires $3,960/month with 12 months stay. Greece wins on budget.
Budget
Greece
Long-term
Tie
Fastest
Estonia
Feature
Estonia
Greece
Minimum Income
$4,950/month
$3,960/month
Duration
12 months
12 months
Processing Time
3 weeks
8 weeks
Application Fee
$132
$1,075
Tax Status
The DNV is an immigration document, NOT a tax regime. Under 183 days in a 12-month period: generally not an Estonian tax resident — no Estonian tax on foreign-sourced income. 183+ days: becomes Estonian tax resident, owing 22% flat income tax on worldwide income (2026 rate; planned 24% increase was cancelled Dec 2025). Universal €700/month tax-free allowance applies. Estonia has double-taxation treaties with 60+ countries.
Digital nomads are generally taxed in Greece only after becoming tax resident, commonly after 183 days.
Dependents
Yes
Yes
Path to Residency
No
Yes
Path to Citizenship
No
Yes
Best for long-term
Tie
Longer approved stay periods reduce renewal pressure and support slower relocation plans.
Fastest processing
Estonia
Shorter processing windows can make this the better pick for near-term travel timelines.
Next step
Check Estonia eligibility for your nationality
Next step
Check Greece eligibility for your nationality