Digital Nomad Visas
Special residence permits for remote workers. The table below lists active programs worldwide, sorted by monthly income threshold (ascending). All figures are indicative — verify with the official source before applying.
Catalogued 33 programs · Sorted by income threshold ascending
Albania
Unique Permit
Since 2022
Low income bar; covers work + residency + study; PR after 5 yrs.
Official source →Bermuda
Work from Bermuda Certificate
Since 2020
No minimum income (self-sufficiency proof only); 0% personal income tax.
Official source →Thailand
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
Since 2024
Launched 2024-07; 5-yr multi-entry, 180-day per stay; ฿500,000 (~$14k) funds proof.
Official source →Colombia
Digital Nomad Visa (V Type)
Since 2023
Very low bar ($1,000/mo); Medellín / Bogotá nomad hubs; no PR path.
Official source →Argentina
Digital Nomad Visa
Since 2022
Low bar; USD buying power high amid inflation; 6+6 month structure.
Official source →Ecuador
Rentista Visa
Since 2022
Low bar; USD official; PR eligible after 21 months.
Official source →Brazil
Digital Nomad Visa
Since 2022
$1,500/mo+; family eligible; 2-yr max total.
Official source →Mauritius
Premium Visa
Since 2020
No application fee; $1,500/mo+; family eligible.
Official source →Czechia
Zivno (Trade License) Long-Stay Visa
Since 2024
"Digital Nomad Project" since 2024-07; limited to IT/marketing first; requires Zivno trade license.
Official source →Malaysia
DE Rantau Nomad Pass
Since 2022
KL / Penang nomad-friendly; $24k/yr+; family eligible.
Official source →Indonesia
B211A / Second Home Visa
Since 2022
Bali nomad mecca; B211A business visa serves as de facto DNV; formal DNV delayed.
Official source →Hungary
White Card
Since 2022
White Card since 2022; family applies separately; no PR path; 15% Hungarian flat tax applies if HU-source.
Official source →Germany
Freelancer Visa (Freiberufler)
Since 2010
Berlin-popular; application requires German client letters + health insurance + housing proof.
Official source →Italy
Digital Nomad Visa
Since 2024
Launched 2024-04; requires "highly skilled" remote worker classification; €2,700/mo+.
Official source →Croatia
Digital Nomad Visa
Since 2021
Foreign income exempt; max 18 mo (6-mo cooldown then reapply); non-EU must apply from outside.
Official source →Mexico
Temporary Resident Visa
Since 2008
De facto nomad visa; $2,750/mo+ ($3,000+ for families); PR after 4 yrs.
Official source →Spain
Digital Nomad Visa (Startup Act)
Since 2023
Launched under Startup Act; €2,520/mo+; optional Beckham regime taxes first 6 yrs at flat 24% on wages.
Official source →Costa Rica
Estancia (Rentista/Digital Nomad)
Since 2022
$3,000/mo+; 12+12 structure; can get local license & bank account.
Official source →Panama
Short Stay Remote Worker Visa
Since 2021
USD official; territorial tax; 9+9 month structure.
Official source →Portugal
D8 Digital Nomad Visa
Since 2022
Portugal D8 requires ~4× minimum wage (~€3,280/mo); PR/citizenship eligible after 5 yrs. IFICI tax incentive for high-value-added work.
Official source →Norway
Independent Contractor Visa
Since 2008
Not formally a DNV but functions as one; NOK 35,719/mo minimum; 2-yr visa.
Official source →Malta
Nomad Residence Permit
Since 2021
English-speaking; €3,500/mo+; 2024 introduced 10% preferential tax on nomad income.
Official source →Greece
Digital Nomad Visa
Since 2021
€3,500/mo+; first 7 years enjoy 50% income tax reduction (new-resident incentive).
Official source →Estonia
Digital Nomad Visa
Since 2020
First European DNV (2020-08); €3,504/mo+; one-time 12-mo, non-renewable; distinct from e-Residency.
Official source →Cyprus
Digital Nomad Visa
Since 2021
Cap 500/year; non-Cyprus-dom enjoys 0% dividend/interest tax (60-day rule).
Official source →Barbados
Welcome Stamp
Since 2020
First Caribbean DNV; $50,000/yr+; $2,000 individual / $3,000 family app fee.
Official source →Kenya
Class N Permit (Nomad)
Since 2024
Announced 2024-07; $4,170/mo+; first Sub-Saharan DNV.
Official source →South Africa
Remote Working Visa
Since 2024
Gazetted 2024-05; ZAR 1M/yr+ (~$53k); family eligible.
Official source →UAE
Virtual Working Programme (Dubai)
Since 2021
Dubai program; $5k/mo+; 0% income tax; family eligible.
Official source →Taiwan
Employment Gold Card
Since 2018
Nominally a "high-skill" visa, functionally nomad-friendly; NT$160k/mo+; 50% income tax reduction first 3 yrs.
Official source →South Korea
Workation Visa (F-1-D)
Since 2024
Launched 2024-01; ₩84.96M/yr+ (~$68k); max 2 yrs total.
Official source →Iceland
Remote Worker Long-Term Visa
Since 2020
Strictest income bar: ISK 1M/mo (~$7,800) single, ISK 1.3M family; max 180 days one-shot.
Official source →Japan
Digital Nomad Visa
Since 2024
Launched 2024-03; ¥10M/yr+ (~$66k); single 6-mo stay, 6-mo cooldown.
Official source →⚠️ Programs change frequently — confirm with the official site before applying. This page is informational only and not legal immigration advice.