Every Digital Nomad Visa (2026)

Unique Permit (Digital Mobile Workers)

Min. income: $490/mo

Albania's consolidated work-and-residence 'Unique Permit' (Law 79/2021) serves as its de facto digital nomad visa. It is issued for 1 year, renewable up to 5 years total, then convertible to permanent residency. Requirements: proof of remote work for clients/employers outside Albania, roughly EUR 450/month income, international health insurance, an Albanian bank account, a clean criminal record, and a notarized rental agreement. Holders receive a 12-month exemption from Albanian tax residency on foreign-source income. Applied through a single authority via e-Albania. Verify current requirements at application time.

Italian Digital Nomad / Remote Worker Visa

Min. income: $2,333/mo

Italy's Digital Nomad Visa (introduced 2024) allows stays of up to 1 year, renewable. Requires proof of remote employment or self-employment with non-Italian clients, minimum annual income of EUR 28,000, valid health insurance, and accommodation proof. Apply at an Italian consulate before travel.

Živnosť (Trade License) + Residence Permit

Min. income: $2,500/mo

Slovakia has no purpose-built nomad visa, but the Živnosť (freelance trade license) paired with a Slovak Residence Permit for Business Purposes is the standard legal route for remote workers. The combined permit grants up to 2 years, renewable. Apply at a Slovak embassy before travel. Requires a registered Živnosť in an eligible profession, monthly income of at least EUR 2,000–2,500 (~USD 2,200–2,750), proof of accommodation in Slovakia, health insurance valid in the Schengen zone, and a clean criminal record.

Digital Nomad Visa (Visado para Teletrabajadores Internacionales)

Min. income: $2,900/mo

Launched 2023. Allows stays up to 1 year (extendable to 3+5 years). Apply at a Spanish consulate before travel. Requires proof of remote employment or freelance activity with non-Spanish clients for at least 3 months, health insurance valid in Spain, no criminal record, and proof of accommodation. Minimum income: EUR 2,646/month (~1 IPREM × 200%).

White Card (Fehér Kártya)

Min. income: $3,300/mo

Hungary's digital nomad visa allows stays up to 1 year (extendable to 2). Apply at the Hungarian consulate before travel. Requires employment or freelance contract with a non-Hungarian company, proof of income (~€2,800/month gross is the de-facto threshold), health insurance, and accommodation proof.

Digital Nomad Visa

Min. income: $3,400/mo

Slovenia's Digital Nomad Visa launched on 21 November 2025. It is open to non-EU/EEA nationals only, working remotely for a foreign employer or for clients outside Slovenia — you cannot work for Slovenian companies or enter the local labour market. Issued for up to 1 year and it CANNOT be extended; you must wait 6 months after it expires before reapplying. Requires proof of income of at least ~EUR 3,050/month (set at 2× the average net Slovenian salary, so the exact figure updates periodically — some sources cite up to ~EUR 3,300), comprehensive health insurance valid in Slovenia, a clean criminal record, and registered accommodation. Apply at a Slovenian consulate before travel.

Long-Stay Visa for Remote Workers

Min. income: $3,600/mo

Latvia's nomad visa launched in 2022 and grants a 1-year stay, extendable for a second year. Apply at a Latvian consulate before travel. Requires proof of remote employment (or self-employment registered for at least 2 years) with a company in an OECD country, monthly income of at least 2.5× the Latvian average wage (approximately EUR 3,162 / USD 3,400 as of 2025), health insurance, a clean criminal record, and proof of accommodation in Latvia.

Digital Nomad Visa

Min. income: $3,850/mo

Greece's Digital Nomad Visa allows a 12-month stay, renewable for an additional year. It is a Schengen National (Type D) visa, meaning it does not consume your 90-day Schengen tourist allowance — it replaces it entirely. Requirements: proof of remote employment or freelance work with non-Greek clients, minimum monthly net income of EUR 3,500, valid health insurance with European coverage, and a clean criminal background check. Apply at a Greek consulate in your home country before travel. Processing typically takes 20–30 business days. After 12 months, renewal requires a physical presence and updated income documentation submitted to the local Alien's Bureau (Τμήμα Αλλοδαπών).

Digital Nomad Visa

Min. income: $3,850/mo

Cyprus launched a Digital Nomad Visa in 2022 allowing a 1-year stay, renewable for a further year. Requires proof of remote employment with non-Cypriot employers, minimum monthly income of EUR 3,500, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. Apply at the Civil Registry and Migration Department.

Nomad Residence Permit

Min. income: $3,850/mo

Residence Malta Agency issues a 1-year permit, renewable up to 4 years total. Requires proof of remote employment or freelance income from outside Malta, gross monthly income of at least EUR 3,500 (raised from EUR 2,700 in early 2024), health insurance valid in Malta, a clean criminal record, and a rental contract or property purchase. Applications are filed online with a EUR 300 administrative fee.

D8 Digital Nomad Visa

Min. income: $4,000/mo

Allows stays up to 1 year, renewable. Apply at a Portuguese consulate before travel. Requires proof of remote employment or freelance income, minimum monthly income of approximately EUR 3,680 (4× the 2026 Portuguese minimum wage), valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record apostilled and translated into Portuguese.

Digital Nomad Visa

Min. income: $4,070/mo

Romania's Digital Nomad Visa (Law 22/2023) allows stays up to 12 months, extendable for another 12 months. Requirements: proof of employment with a foreign company (employment contract or freelance contracts), and minimum monthly gross income of 3× the Romanian gross average monthly salary (approximately RON 18,000/month, roughly EUR 3,600/month as of 2026). Apply at a Romanian consulate or embassy in your home country. The visa is single-entry but can be converted to a residency permit in-country after arrival.

Digital Nomad Temporary Stay Permit

Min. income: $4,140/mo

Croatia's Digital Nomad Visa (technically a 'temporary stay permit for digital nomads') allows stays up to 1 year. Requirements: valid passport, proof of remote employment or self-employment income from non-Croatian sources, and minimum monthly income of approximately EUR 2,539 (2× the Croatian average gross salary). Apply at the nearest Croatian police station or diplomatic mission before travel. The permit is non-renewable — after expiry, you must leave the EU/Schengen area for at least 6 months before reapplying.

Digital Nomad Visa

Min. income: $5,140/mo

Estonia launched the world's first dedicated digital nomad visa in 2020. Valid for up to 1 year (non-renewable — you must leave the Schengen zone afterward). Requires proof of employment or active contracts with companies registered outside Estonia, and minimum gross income of EUR 3,504/month (1.5× the average Estonian salary). Apply online through the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board website; processing takes approximately 15–30 days. The visa grants the right to reside and work remotely in Estonia without requiring a work permit.

Long-Term Visa for Remote Work

Min. income: $7,980/mo

Introduced October 2020 for non-EEA/EFTA citizens. Allows 180 days of remote work or self-employment in Iceland. Requires proof of monthly income of at least ISK 1,000,000 (~USD 7,980) for a single applicant or ISK 1,300,000 (~USD 9,500) for a couple, comprehensive health insurance, a clean criminal record, and a signed declaration that the work is for non-Icelandic clients/employers. The visa is non-renewable — you must leave Iceland for one continuous year before reapplying.

Zivno (Long-Term Visa for Business Purposes)

The Czech Republic has no purpose-built nomad visa, but the Zivnostenský list (freelance trade license) paired with the Long-Term Visa for Business Purposes is a well-established route for remote workers. The combined permit grants up to 2 years, renewable. Apply at a Czech Embassy before travel. Requires a registered Zivno trade license (zivnost) in an eligible profession, proof of accommodation in the Czech Republic, monthly income of at least CZK 60,000–70,000 (~USD 2,800–3,200) — equivalent to ~6× the Czech minimum wage — health insurance valid in the Schengen zone, and a clean criminal record.

Freiberufler / Freelance Visa

Germany's freelance visa (§21 AufenthG) allows self-employed and freelance workers to live and work in Germany for up to 3 years. Requires proof of clients, income projections, health insurance, accommodation, and relevant qualifications. Applications are made at the German embassy or consulate in your home country. Processing can take 2–4 months.

Talent Passport (Passeport Talent)

France's Talent Passport offers up to 4-year renewable residence for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and skilled workers. Requires proof of professional activity, a French client or project, and proof of income. Apply at a French consulate before travel. Processing takes 6–8 weeks.

Digital Nomad Visa (Temporary Residence)

Montenegro runs an official Temporary Residence Permit for Digital Nomads (digitalnomads.gov.me). It is issued for up to 2 years, extendable by up to 2 more (4-year max), with a 6-month gap before reapplying. You must show financial means, accommodation, health insurance, a clean criminal record, and proof of remote work for a foreign company. No specific income figure is confirmed on the official page. Montenegro uses the euro.

Digital Nomad Visa (Visa Nómada Digital)

Min. income: $1,300/mo

Launched in 2022. Allows stays up to 2 years. Requires proof of remote employment or freelance work with non-Colombian clients, and minimum monthly income of USD 750 (3× the Colombian minimum wage). Apply through the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.

Digital Nomad Visa

Min. income: $1,460/mo

El Salvador's Digital Nomad Visa launched in 2024 under the Ministry of Tourism. Initial issuance is for 1 year, renewable for a second year. Apply through the Salvadoran consulate or the Ministry of Tourism's online portal. Requires proof of remote employment or business income from outside El Salvador of at least USD 1,460/month (3× the local minimum wage), valid health insurance, a clean criminal record apostilled in your home country, and registered accommodation. Application fees are modest (USD 100–200).

VITEM XIV Digital Nomad Visa

Min. income: $1,500/mo

Brazil's Digital Nomad Visa allows a 1-year stay, renewable for a further year. Requires proof of remote income of at least USD 1,500/month (or USD 18,000 in savings), valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. Apply at a Brazilian consulate before travel.

Premium Visa

Min. income: $1,500/mo

Mauritius's Premium Visa is issued for an initial 1-year stay, renewable. Apply online via the Economic Development Board portal before travel. Requires proof of remote work or business income from outside Mauritius of at least USD 1,500/month per applicant (USD 500/month per dependant), proof of accommodation, return ticket, and health insurance. No application fee — the government deliberately removed it to attract nomads.

DE Rantau Nomad Pass

Min. income: $2,000/mo

Launched in 2022. Allows stays of 3–12 months (extendable). Requires proof of remote employment or freelancing with a non-Malaysian company, minimum annual income of USD 24,000 (employed) or USD 60,000 (self-employed/freelance). Applications through the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).

Digital Nomad Visa

Min. income: $2,000/mo

Launched February 2026, Sri Lanka's first dedicated remote-work visa. Requires proof of at least USD 2,000/month in income remitted from clients or employers outside Sri Lanka — local employment is not permitted. Issued for 1 year (up to 12 months) and renewable annually; renewal requires proof of Inland Revenue (IRD) tax registration. The government fee is USD 500 per year for each person — main applicant, spouse, and every dependent. Spouse and dependents can be included; an additional USD 500/month in income is required only if you have more than two dependents. Applications are filed with the Department of Immigration & Emigration's Residence Visa Division.

Temporary Resident Visa (Residente Temporal)

Min. income: $2,600/mo

Mexico does not have a purpose-built nomad visa, but the Temporary Resident Visa (Residente Temporal) is the well-trodden nomad route. Issued for 1 year, renewable up to 4 years, and converts to permanent residency after that. Requires proof of monthly income of approximately USD 2,600 over the last 6 months, or investments / savings of USD 43,000. Apply at a Mexican consulate before travel — the visa is issued abroad and exchanged for the residency card within 30 days of arrival.

Digital Nomad Visa

Min. income: $3,000/mo

Turkey issues a Digital Nomad Identification Certificate (via the Go Türkiye portal) followed by a Digital Nomad Visa at a consulate. It requires US$3,000/month income and is restricted to nationals of ~34-36 listed countries, aged 21-55, with a university degree, working for a foreign (non-Turkish) company.

Nómada Digital (Short Stay Visa)

Min. income: $3,000/mo

Panama's Nómada Digital visa (Executive Decree 722 of 2021) allows stays of 9 months, extendable for a further 9 months (18 months total). Requirements: proof of employment with a foreign company or active freelance contracts with foreign clients, minimum monthly income of USD 3,000/month, valid health insurance with Panama coverage, and a clean criminal background check. Apply through the Servicio Nacional de Migración. Processing typically takes 4–6 weeks.

Digital Nomad / Remote Worker Visa

Min. income: $3,000/mo

Costa Rica's Digital Nomad Visa allows a 1-year stay, renewable for a further year. Requires proof of remote income of at least USD 3,000/month (or USD 4,000 with dependants), valid health insurance covering Costa Rica, and a clean criminal record. Apply at a Costa Rican consulate before travel.

Remote Work Visa

Min. income: $3,280/mo

South Africa's Remote Worker Visa launched in late 2024 and grants up to 3 years for foreign nationals working remotely for non-South-African employers. Apply at a South African embassy or consulate before travel. Requires proof of remote employment, monthly income of at least ZAR 53,750 (~USD 2,900 / ZAR 650,796 annually), comprehensive health insurance, a clean criminal record, and proof of accommodation in South Africa. Holders are exempt from South African income tax on their foreign earnings for the first 6 months of any tax year.

Virtual Working Program (Digital Nomad Visa)

Min. income: $3,500/mo

Launched in Dubai 2020. Allows a 1-year renewable stay in Dubai specifically. Requires proof of remote employment or freelance income of at least USD 5,000/month, health insurance, and a bank statement showing consistent income. Applications through the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA Dubai).

Welcome Stamp

Min. income: $4,167/mo

12-month renewable visa allowing remote workers to live and work from Barbados. Requirements: proof of remote employment with a non-Barbados employer, annual income of at least USD 50,000, valid health insurance, and a non-refundable application fee of USD 2,000 per person (USD 3,000 per family). Apply at visitbarbados.org.

Work in Nature (WIN) Visa

Min. income: $4,167/mo

Dominica's Work in Nature (WIN) Extended Stay Visa is an 18-month residency permit launched in 2021. Apply online through the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit. Requires proof of remote employment or business income from outside Dominica of at least USD 50,000/year (USD 70,000 for families of four), valid health insurance, a clean criminal record, and an application fee of USD 100 plus a permit fee of USD 800 per individual / USD 1,200 per family.

Digital Nomad Visa (Workation Visa D-8-4)

Min. income: $4,700/mo

Launched in 2023. Allows remote workers to live and work in South Korea for 1 year (extendable). Requires proof of overseas employment, annual income of at least KRW 84 million (~$63,000 USD), and no domestic employment for Korean companies. Apply at a Korean consulate before travel.

Employment Gold Card

Min. income: $5,000/mo

Combines open work permit, resident visa, ARC (Alien Resident Certificate), and re-entry permit into one 1–3 year card. For digital nomads, qualification under the 'Digital Economy' category requires monthly income of TWD 160,000 (~$5,000) or recognized expertise. Apply at goldcard.nat.gov.tw.

Digital Nomad Visa (Designated Activities)

Min. income: $5,130/mo

Japan launched a Digital Nomad Visa (a "Designated Activities" status) in March 2024. It allows up to 6 months, is non-renewable, and does NOT grant a residence card or path to residency. It requires a high income of JPY 10,000,000/year and private health insurance covering Japan, and is open to nationals of countries with both a tax treaty and visa exemption with Japan.

Work Where You Vacation

Min. income: $6,250/mo

Belize's Work Where You Vacation program (launched 2022) grants a 6-month nomad residency, renewable. Apply through the Belize Tourism Board portal. Requires proof of annual income of at least USD 75,000 (USD 100,000 for families) from a foreign employer or business, valid health insurance, a clean criminal record, and an application fee of USD 500–750 depending on family size.

Global Citizen Concierge Programme

Min. income: $8,333/mo

The Global Citizen Concierge Programme grants a 2-year residency certificate. Apply online through the Cayman Islands Government portal. Requires proof of remote employment or business income from outside the Cayman Islands of at least USD 100,000/year per individual (USD 150,000 for couples, USD 180,000 for families with children), valid international health insurance, a clean criminal record, and an application fee of USD 1,469 per individual. Approval is typically within 3–4 weeks.

Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)

The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) is Thailand's mainstream remote-worker / 'workcation' visa — commonly cited as requiring ~500,000 THB in accessible funds, valid 5 years with multiple entries of up to 180 days each (verify current terms with a Royal Thai Embassy). The higher-income Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa is a separate track granting a 10-year stay for those earning at least USD 80,000/year from a foreign employer. US citizens also get 60 days visa-free on arrival, extendable 30 days for THB 1,900.

Digital Nomad Visa (E33G Second Home Visa)

The B211A social-cultural visa (extendable up to 6 months total, ~$85 for 60-day VOA + extension) is the most common nomad path. The Second Home Visa (E33G, launched 2023) gives 5 years in Bali with zero Indonesian tax on foreign income — requires USD 130,000 in an Indonesian bank or equivalent property. Apply through a visa agent in Bali.

Digital Nomad Visa

Argentina offers a Digital Nomad Visa for remote workers, established under Disposición DNM 121/2022. It is commonly cited as 180 days, renewable once (up to ~1 year), and requires proof of remote income from a foreign employer or clients — no single official monthly income floor is widely published. Note Argentina's complex exchange-rate situation (see the banking guide).

Temporary Residency for Remote Workers

Introduced in 2023 to formalize the long-standing residency pipeline for remote workers. Requires proof of stable monthly income from foreign sources (no fixed minimum, but applications are evaluated case-by-case), a clean criminal record apostilled in your home country, and a Uruguayan address. Initially valid for 6 months, renewable; converts to permanent residency after 1–3 years depending on family ties. Most applicants use this as the on-ramp to the territorial tax election.

Act 60 (Tax Decree, not a visa)

Puerto Rico is a US territory — US citizens need no visa or work permit and can stay indefinitely. Non-US visitors enter under US visa rules. Act 60 is the local tax decree (not an immigration document) that grants the 4% / 0% rates. To qualify, you must become a bona fide PR resident — present in PR for 183+ days/year, have your tax home in PR, and have a closer connection to PR than to the US or any foreign country. The decree application is a 5-figure undertaking with annual fees and required charitable contributions. Time-sensitive: applicants who file and obtain the decree on or before December 31, 2026 retain the historic 0% structure on dividends, interest, and post-move capital gains until January 1, 2036; applications filed from January 1, 2027 fall under Act 38-2026's new 4% preferential rate on those same income types.

Work From Anguilla program

Anguilla's Work From Anguilla program is a 3-to-12-month certificate (initial issuance, extendable). Apply online through the Anguillan Ministry of Finance portal. Requires proof of remote employment or business income from outside Anguilla, valid health insurance, a clean criminal record, and an application fee of USD 2,000 per individual or USD 3,000 per family of four (with USD 250 per additional dependant). No formal minimum income — the fee is the qualification gate, and approval focuses on the legitimacy of the remote work.

Work From Bermuda Certificate

The Work From Bermuda Certificate is a 12-month residency permit launched in 2020 and extended indefinitely. Apply online through the Government of Bermuda portal. Requires proof of remote employment or business income from outside Bermuda, valid health insurance accepted in Bermuda, a clean criminal record, and a USD 263 application fee. No formal minimum income — but Bermuda's cost of living realistically requires USD 6,000+/month to live comfortably.

@Home in Curaçao

Curaçao's @Home in Curaçao permit is a 6-month nomad residence permit, renewable for a second 6-month period. Apply through the Curaçao Tourist Board portal. Requires proof of remote employment or business income from outside Curaçao, comprehensive health insurance, a clean criminal record, accommodation in Curaçao, and a permit fee of ANG 526 (~USD 295). No formal minimum income — but the cost of living realistically requires USD 3,000+/mo.