The challenges
Remote work doesn't mean visa-free
A tourist visa isn't enough
Working remotely from a foreign country on a tourist visa can lead to fines or even entry bans. Many countries now require a specific visa for remote workers.
Highly variable requirements
Each country has its own criteria: minimum income, health insurance, employment contract, proof of accommodation… Conditions change regularly.
Timelines to plan ahead
Some nomad visas are processed in days, others take weeks. Without forward planning, your travel project can be jeopardised.
16 destinations
Countries welcoming digital nomads
An overview of dedicated remote work visas, with durations and key features.
Portugal
Digital Nomad Visa (D8)
Min. income €3,510/month. Schengen access. Favourable tax regime via NHR status.
Spain
Visa para Nómadas Digitales
Min. income ~€2,650/month. Reduced 15% tax rate in year one via the Beckham Law.
Estonia
Digital Nomad Visa
First country to launch a nomad visa. Min. income €4,500/month. Complementary e-Residency programme.
Croatia
Digital Nomad Permit
Min. income ~€2,540/month. Exempt from Croatian income tax. Mediterranean lifestyle.
Greece
Digital Nomad Visa
Min. income €3,500/month. 50% tax reduction for 7 years for relocations.
Thailand
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
Multi-entry visa. Very competitive cost of living. Nomad hubs in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui.
Indonesia (Bali)
B211A Remote Worker Visa
No official minimum income. Bali is the world's top digital nomad destination.
United Arab Emirates
Virtual Working Programme
Min. income $3,500/month. Zero income tax. Premium infrastructure in Dubai.
Costa Rica
Ley del Nómada Digital
Min. income $3,000/month. Foreign income tax exempt. Exceptional biodiversity.
Malta
Nomad Residence Permit
Min. income €2,700/month. Schengen access. English-speaking, in the heart of the Mediterranean.
Georgia
Remotely from Georgia
Min. income $2,000/month. No local tax if stay < 183 days. Very low cost of living.
Barbados
Welcome Stamp
Min. income $50,000/year. Pioneer of nomad visas (2020). Idyllic Caribbean setting.
Colombia
Visa de Nómada Digital
Min. income ~3x Colombian minimum wage. Medellín and Bogotá among top nomad hubs.
Mexico
Residencia Temporal
Min. income ~$2,600/month. No specific nomad visa but accessible temporary residency. Hubs: Mexico City, Playa del Carmen.
Czech Republic
Živnostenský list (Zivno)
Accessible freelance status. Prague, European tech hub. Moderate cost of living for the EU.
Mauritius
Premium Travel Visa
Min. income $1,500/month. No local tax on foreign income. GMT+4 timezone.
Conditions and amounts are indicative and subject to change. Always verify official requirements before applying.
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