Every Digital Nomad Visa (2026)

Talent Passport (Passeport Talent)

Min. income: $2,000/mo

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.

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.

Freiberufler / Freelance Visa

Min. income: $2,500/mo

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.

Digital Nomad Temporary Stay Permit

Min. income: $2,539/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 (Visado para Teletrabajadores Internacionales)

Min. income: $2,646/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%).

Digital Nomad Visa

Min. income: $3,500/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: $3,500/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.

Digital Nomad Visa

Min. income: $3,504/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.

D8 Digital Nomad Visa

Min. income: $3,510/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 3,280 (4× the Portuguese minimum wage), valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record apostilled and translated into Portuguese.

Digital Nomad Visa

Min. income: $3,600/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.

White Card (Fehér Kártya)

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, health insurance, and accommodation proof.

Digital Nomad Visa (Visa Nómada Digital)

Min. income: $750/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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Virtual Working Program (Digital Nomad Visa)

Min. income: $5,000/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).

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 (Workation Visa D-8-4)

Min. income: $5,250/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.

Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa

Min. income: $6,667/mo

Thailand's LTR visa (launched 2022) grants a 10-year stay for remote workers who earn at least USD 80,000/year from a foreign employer. For most nomads, the simpler path is tourist entry: 60 days on arrival (no visa required for US citizens), extendable 30 days at any immigration office for THB 1,900 (~$55). Border runs reset the clock.

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.