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Greece launches tech and talent visa and liberalizes EU Blue Card rules

Greece is introducing a new tech visa and making it easier for skilled workers to get an EU Blue Card, signaling a push to attract remote workers and professionals.

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Greece is rolling out a dedicated tech and talent visa and has liberalized its EU Blue Card pathway—a clear signal that the country wants to attract remote workers and skilled professionals. This is part of a broader European trend to compete for digital talent.

The new tech visa is designed for remote workers, entrepreneurs, and tech professionals who don't need a Greek employer to sponsor them. It's a visa-of-choice play: Greece wants your tax euros and your spending. The EU Blue Card, which was already available, is now easier to obtain, with lower salary thresholds and faster processing in some cases.

Greece's new tech visa is designed for remote workers who don't need a Greek employer to sponsor them.

If you're a software developer, designer, or other tech professional earning remotely, or if you have an EU job offer with a decent salary, Greece is now actively courting you. The tech visa typically allows multi-year stays and often comes with family reunion benefits. Check the specific income or qualification thresholds for the tech visa—they vary—but this is a genuine opening for remote workers in the EU.

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