Digital Nomad Visa Countries: 49 Visas Compared

49 of the 197 countries in the NAiO database offer a digital nomad visa or remote work permit. Compare the visa name, duration, minimum income and fees. Requirements change, so always check the official source before you apply.

CountryVisaDurationMin. income per monthFee
AlbaniaUnique Permit for Digital Nomads1 year, renewable up to 5 years$820n/a
AndorraDigital Nomad Residence (Passive/Remote residence)1 year, renewable$3,300n/a
Antigua and BarbudaNomad Digital ResidenceUp to 2 years$4,200USD 1,500 (single)
ArgentinaDigital Nomad Visa (Residencia Transitoria)180 days, renewable oncen/aApprox. USD 200
BahamasBEATS (Extended Access Travel Stay)1 year, renewable twicen/aUSD 1,000 + USD 25 application
BarbadosWelcome Stamp12 months, renewable$4,200USD 2,000 (individual)
BelizeWork Where You Vacation6 months$6,250USD 250
BrazilVITEM XIV Digital Nomad Visa1 year, renewable once$1,500Approx. USD 100
BulgariaDigital Nomad Visa (Type D) / residence permit1 year, renewable once (max 2 years)$3,000n/a
Cape VerdeRemote Working Cabo Verde6 months, renewable once$1,600Approx. EUR 54
ColombiaVisa V Digital NomadUp to 2 years$1,300Approx. USD 230
Costa RicaDigital Nomad Visa (Rentista/Nomada)1 year, renewable 1 year$3,000USD 100 + USD 90
CroatiaDigital Nomad Temporary ResidenceUp to 18 months, not directly renewable (6-month gap)$3,830Approx. EUR 100-150
CyprusDigital Nomad Visa1 year, renewable 2 years$4,060Approx. EUR 70
DominicaWork in Nature (WIN) VisaUp to 18 months$4,200USD 800 (single)
EcuadorDigital Nomad / Rentista VisaUp to 2 years$1,450Approx. USD 450
EstoniaDigital Nomad Visa (Type D)Up to 1 year$5,220EUR 100
GreeceDigital Nomad Visa / Residence Permit1 year visa or 2-year permit, renewable$4,060Approx. EUR 75 visa + EUR 1,000+ permit fees
GrenadaRemote Employment VisaUp to 1 year, renewable$3,100USD 1,500 (single)
HungaryWhite Card (Digital Nomad)1 year, renewable once$3,480Approx. EUR 110
IcelandLong-Term Visa for Remote WorkersUp to 180 days$7,500ISK 12,200
IndonesiaE33G Remote Worker KITAS1 year, renewable once$5,000Approx. IDR 7M
ItalyDigital Nomad Visa (Lavoratori da remoto)1 year, renewable$2,710EUR 116
JapanDigital Nomad Visa (Designated Activities)6 months, not renewable (6-month gap)$5,500Fee raised July 2026 (verify)
KazakhstanNeo Nomad Visa1 year, renewable$3,000Approx. USD 160
KenyaClass N Digital Nomad Work Permit1 year, renewable$4,600Approx. USD 1,000
LatviaDigital Nomad VisaUp to 1 year, renewable once$3,500Approx. EUR 60
MalaysiaDE Rantau Nomad Pass3-12 months, renewable once (max 24 months)$2,000MYR 1,000
MaltaNomad Residence Permit1 year, renewable up to 4 years$4,060EUR 300
MauritiusPremium Visa1 year, renewable$1,500Free
MoldovaDigital Nomad Visa (IT Park / remote work)Up to 1 year$3,000n/a
NamibiaDigital Nomad VisaUp to 6 months$2,000Approx. NAD 12,000
PanamaShort Stay Visa for Remote Workers9 months, renewable once$3,000USD 300
PeruDigital Nomad VisaUp to 365 days, renewablen/an/a
PhilippinesDigital Nomad Visa (EO 86)1 year, renewable once (max 2 years)$2,000Approx. USD 200-300 (verify)
PortugalD8 Digital Nomad Visa1-year temporary stay visa or 2-year residence permit, renewable$4,270Approx. EUR 90 visa + AIMA permit fees
RomaniaDigital Nomad Visa1 year, renewable$4,870Approx. EUR 120
Saint LuciaLive It (Work Remotely) VisaUp to 1 yearn/an/a
SeychellesWorkcation Retreat ProgrammeUp to 1 yearn/aEUR 45
SloveniaDigital Nomad Temporary ResidenceUp to 1 year, not renewable (6-month gap)$3,500Approx. EUR 100
South AfricaRemote Work Visa (Visitor visa under section 11(2))Up to 3 years$4,600Approx. ZAR 1,520
South KoreaDigital Nomad (Workation) Visa F-1-DUp to 2 years + 1-year extension (max 3 years)$3,100Approx. USD 60
SpainDigital Nomad Visa (Ley de Startups)1 year (consulate) or up to 3 years (in Spain); renewable 2 years$3,300Approx. EUR 80 visa
Sri LankaDigital Nomad Visa1 year, renewable annually$2,000USD 500
TaiwanDigital Nomad Visitor VisaUp to 6 months$3,400n/a
ThailandDestination Thailand Visa (DTV)5-year multiple entry, 180 days per entry (extendable once by 180 days)n/aTHB 10,000
TurkeyDigital Nomad Visa (Turkey)Up to 1 year$3,000Approx. USD 60-100
United Arab EmiratesVirtual Working Programme (Dubai) / Remote Work Visa1 year, renewable$3,500Approx. USD 300 + Emirates ID/medical
UruguayDigital Nomad Provisional Identity Document180 days, renewable oncen/aFree

Frequently asked questions

How many countries offer a digital nomad visa?

49 of the 197 countries in the NAiO database offer a digital nomad visa or remote work permit.

Which digital nomad visa has the lowest income requirement?

Among the listed visas, Albania has the lowest minimum income at about $820 per month, followed by Colombia ($1,300) and Ecuador ($1,450).

What do you need for a digital nomad visa?

Most programs require proof of remote income from outside the host country, health insurance and a valid passport. Details differ by country, so check the official source before you apply.

Disclaimer

This page is for general information only and is not legal, immigration or tax advice. Visa rules, income thresholds and fees change often and may be out of date or incomplete. NAiO LLC accepts no liability for the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of this information or for any decision, cost or loss that results from using it. You are solely responsible for checking the current requirements with the official government source or the embassy or consulate of the country before you apply or travel. Income figures are approximate conversions to US dollars.