According to the greek minister, this policy’s target is not only the fresh income to the country but most importantly it is viewed as a way to spread innovation in the fields of cutting-edge technology.

The government aims to make Greece a “technological crossroads”, with a strong, hybrid, community of professionals, Greeks and foreigners, who will be revitalized with fresh ideas and best practices. By attracting the best, we are getting better, he underlined.

The ministry focuses on the Blue Carpet Policy and the new type of visa to be issued for digital nomads. “With  Blue  Carpet Policy,  we’re layering… investment carpet for Greece” he states.

Therefore, who will be able to obtain the ‘digital visa’? The digital visa applies to employed or self-employed persons working abroad; replies the Deputy Minister, adding that under no circumstances are they people who will claim Greek jobs and there will be clear clauses to avoid such cases.

Those applying for the digital nomad visa will have to prove that they have at least a monthly income of 3,500 euros and the corresponding employment guarantees, in order to ensure that they actually come to Greece to offer services to an employer abroad.

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This website presents the advantages of Crete as a destination for digital nomads and provides useful information for interested parties. The Regional Governor of Crete Stavros Arnautakis by introducing the new website said: “As the Region of Crete we open a new window into the world. Taking the messages of a new global trend, we offer the necessary information to people, who in the next period want to work in a beautiful and authentic place. Through www.workfromcrete.gr, the “digital nomads” will come into contact with Crete, draw on the information they seek on both institutional issues and issues that highlight the island’s innovation map and employment opportunities. The Region of Crete has high-profile Educational and Research Institutions, provides digital infrastructure ready to support every employee who decides to set up his business headquarters on the island. The hospitable climate and the authenticity of the experiences are the basis on which we make an open call to millions of citizens from abroad who wish to work from Crete.”