Lisbon
Portugal
Stay legally for 6–24 months — no border runs required
Every city on this list sits in a country with an active, official digital nomad or remote worker visa as of 2026. These visas allow you to stay 6–24 months legally and work remotely for foreign clients or employers.
30 cities
Portugal
Portugal
Spain
Spain
Estonia
Croatia
Croatia
Romania
Romania
Georgia
Georgia
Indonesia
Indonesia
Colombia
Colombia
Colombia
Vietnam
Vietnam
Vietnam
Albania
Hungary
Barbados
Rwanda
Panama
Greece
Greece
Costa Rica
Cyprus
Italy
Germany
Cities in this list are ranked using verified data from Numbeo (cost of living), Speedtest Global Index (internet speeds), Numbeo Crime Index (safety), and nomad community density signals. Each city's position reflects its overall score on the specific criteria most relevant to this list — not a generic "best city" ranking.
Click any city card to open its full guide — you'll find monthly cost breakdowns, coworking space picks, neighborhood overviews, visa requirements, and an AI chat to answer follow-up questions. Each guide is updated quarterly.
Yes — use the City Comparison tool at settlednomad.com/tools to compare up to 4 cities across 20+ metrics including rent, coworking costs, internet speed, safety score, and nomad score. Useful for narrowing a shortlist.
City data is refreshed quarterly from primary sources. Visa availability is updated within 30 days of official government announcements. If a city's position seems off or data looks stale, email hello@actyra.com and we'll prioritize a refresh.