Best for budget
Italy
Lower monthly income thresholds make this option easier to qualify for financially.
Side-by-side visa comparison
Italy vs Greece — Digital Nomad Visa Comparison
Italy requires $2,530/month with 12 months stay, while Greece requires $3,960/month with 12 months stay. Italy wins on budget.
Budget
Italy
Long-term
Tie
Fastest
Greece
Feature
Italy
Greece
Minimum Income
$2,530/month
$3,960/month
Duration
12 months
12 months
Processing Time
12 weeks
8 weeks
Application Fee
$126
$1,075
Tax Status
Italian tax residence generally applies after 183 days, subject to treaty relief and local rules.
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
Yes
Yes
Best for long-term
Tie
Longer approved stay periods reduce renewal pressure and support slower relocation plans.
Fastest processing
Greece
Shorter processing windows can make this the better pick for near-term travel timelines.
Next step
Check Italy eligibility for your nationality
Next step
Check Greece eligibility for your nationality