
Both require qualifying income and bar you from working for Greek-based employers. The key difference is the income type: the FIP permit relies on passive income, while the digital nomad permit is for active remote work for non-Greek employers.
Under the 2023 Migration Code, both routes sit within a broad 'sufficient means of living' framework, and the standalone digital nomad category from the older law was folded into it. The FIP permit suits people living on passive income — foreign pensions, dividends, rent or interest — and is issued for three years; the digital nomad route suits remote workers and freelancers earning active income from employers or clients outside Greece, and is issued for two years. Both require a minimum monthly income (higher for families) and a declaration not to work for Greek-based clients. Documentation requirements differ by profile, so it is worth confirming which route fits your situation and the current income thresholds before applying.
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