“Cheapest” here is literal and qualified: the table below sorts the digital nomad visa programmes we track by their published minimum monthly income requirement, as stated on official government pages — cheapest by that single figure among the 34 programmes we track, not a recommendation. Each row links to the official source it was taken from.
The 10 Lowest-Cost Digital Nomad Visas We Track
| # | Country | Programme | Min. monthly income | Initial duration | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albania | Single Permit for Digital Mobile Workers (Leje Unike — Digital Nomad) | €338/mo | 12 months | mb.gov.al — re-checked 2026-06-21 |
| 2 | Ecuador | Residencia Temporal de Nómada Digital | €1,261/mo | 24 months | gob.ec — re-checked 2026-06-09 |
| 3 | Brazil | Visto Temporário para Nômade Digital (Digital Nomad Visa) | €1,308/mo | 12 months | portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br — re-checked 2026-06-21 |
| 4 | Mauritius | Premium Visa | €1,308/mo | 12 months | edbmauritius.org — re-checked 2026-06-22 |
| 5 | Malaysia | DE Rantau Sarawak | €1,744/mo | 12 months | sdec.com.my — re-checked 2026-06-21 |
| 6 | Namibia | Digital Nomad Visa | €1,744/mo | 12 months | nipdb.com — re-checked 2026-06-22 |
| 7 | Sri Lanka | Digital Nomad | €1,744/mo | 12 months | immigration.gov.lk — re-checked 2026-06-22 |
| 8 | Italy | Italy Digital Nomad / Remote Worker Visa | €2,125/mo | 12 months | ambpristina.esteri.it — re-checked 2026-06-21 |
| 9 | Spain | International Telework Visa (Digital Nomad, Ley 14/2013 amended Dec 2022) | €2,368/mo | 36 months | exteriores.gob.es — re-checked 2026-06-22 |
| 10 | Moldova | Digital Nomad | €2,604/mo | 24 months | igm.gov.md — re-checked 2026-06-22 |
How to Read This Ranking
- The ranking sorts one published figure: the minimum monthly income requirement. It excludes insurance, translations, legalisation, travel and living costs.
- Where a country has several qualifying programmes, only its lowest-cost programme is shown.
- Programmes without a published figure for this metric, and programmes restricted to specific nationalities, are not ranked.
- Figures change. Each row shows when the source was last re-checked — always confirm on the official page before applying.
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What is the cheapest digital nomad visa in 2026?
Among the 34 digital nomad visa programmes we track, Albania's Single Permit for Digital Mobile Workers (Leje Unike — Digital Nomad) lists the lowest minimum monthly income requirement: €338 per month.
Which countries have digital nomad visas with a minimum monthly income requirement of €1,800 per month or less?
Based on the figures we track: Albania, Ecuador, Brazil, Mauritius, Malaysia, Namibia, Sri Lanka.
How current are these figures?
Every programme in the table links to a named source — about 77% directly to an official government source; the figures shown were last re-checked between 2026-06-09 and 2026-06-22.
Does a low minimum monthly income requirement make approval easier?
No. The ranking sorts a single published figure. Each programme has its own eligibility rules, documentation and totals (insurance, legalisation, living costs) that this one number does not capture.
Figures relate to the specific programmes named above. Always confirm on the official pages linked below before applying.