Best for budget
Greece
Lower monthly income thresholds make this option easier to qualify for financially.
Side-by-side visa comparison
Greece vs Japan — Digital Nomad Visa Comparison
Greece requires $3,960/month with 12 months stay, while Japan requires $68,000/year with 6 months stay. Greece wins on budget.
Budget
Greece
Long-term
Greece
Fastest
Japan
Feature
Greece
Japan
Minimum Income
$3,960/month
$68,000/year
Duration
12 months
6 months
Processing Time
8 weeks
3 weeks
Application Fee
$1,075
$20
Tax Status
Digital nomads are generally taxed in Greece only after becoming tax resident, commonly after 183 days.
Tax exposure depends on stay length, treaty status, and sourcing rules; shorter stays under 183 days may avoid Japanese tax in treaty-supported cases.
Dependents
Yes
Yes
Path to Residency
Yes
No
Path to Citizenship
Yes
No
Best for long-term
Greece
Longer approved stay periods reduce renewal pressure and support slower relocation plans.
Fastest processing
Japan
Shorter processing windows can make this the better pick for near-term travel timelines.
Next step
Check Greece eligibility for your nationality
Next step
Check Japan eligibility for your nationality