Digital Nomad Visas allow professionals, entrepreneurs, and families to relocate to a new country through dedicated immigration programmes. In 2026, 62 countries offer at least one digital nomad visa pathway in our database, each with different income thresholds, processing timelines, and paths to permanent residency.
This page compares every digital nomad visa programme we track, sorted by difficulty score (1 = easiest, 10 = hardest). Use the table below to quickly identify which countries match your budget, timeline, and long-term goals. Click any country name to see its full immigration profile.
Country Comparison Table
| # | Country | Programme | Income Req. | Processing | Difficulty | PR Path | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cabo Verde | Digital Nomad Visa | €1,500/mo | 5–10 days | 2/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 2 | Brazil | Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV) | €1,400/mo | 30–90 days | 3/10 | No PR path | Yes |
| 3 | Kyrgyzstan | Digital Nomad Visa | €487/mo | 7–7 days | 3.2/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | Digital Nomad Visa | €189/mo | 30–60 days | 3.5/10 | — | No |
| 5 | Dominica | Work in Nature (WIN) Extended Stay Visa | €42,000/an | 14–28 days | 3.5/10 | No PR path | Yes |
| 6 | Uzbekistan | IT-Visa | — | 7–10 days | 3.7/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 7 | Portugal | D8 Visa - Digital Nomad | €3,680/mo | 60–120 days | 4/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 8 | South Korea | Digital Nomad Workation Visa | €57,000/an | 60–180 days | 4/10 | No PR path | Yes |
| 9 | Spain | Digital Nomad Visa | €28,416/mo | 50.0–87.5 days | 4/10 | 10 yr | Yes |
| 10 | United Arab Emirates | Virtual Working Programme - Digital Nomad Visa | €3,500/mo | 60–180 days | 4/10 | No PR path | Yes |
| 11 | Slovenia | Self-Employment Permit | €2,464/mo | 20–30 days | 4.0/10 | 1 yr | Yes |
| 12 | Vanuatu | Remote Worker Visa | €3,000/mo | 20–30 days | 4.0/10 | — | No |
| 13 | Turkey | Digital Nomad Residence Permit | €3,000/mo | 30–60 days | 4.0/10 | 8 yr | Yes |
| 14 | Colombia | M-12 Digital Nomad (Remote Work) Visa | €8,000/mo | 28–42 days | 4/10 | — | Yes |
| 15 | South Africa | Remote Work / Digital Nomad Visa | €23,249/ye | 28–84 days | 4/10 | — | Yes |
| 16 | Serbia | Digital Nomad (Self-Employment Route) | €3,492/mo | 30–30 days | 4/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 17 | Albania | Digital Nomad Permit | €687/mo | 30–90 days | 4.0/10 | 5 yr | No |
| 18 | Nepal | Digital Nomad (Tourist Visa basis) | €1,375/mo | 7–14 days | 4.0/10 | — | No |
| 19 | Paraguay | Independent Means/Remote Work Visa | €1,100/mo | 30–90 days | 4.0/10 | 2 yr | Yes |
| 20 | Antigua and Barbuda | Nomad Digital Residence Programme | €46,200/an | 1–3 days | 4.0/10 | No PR path | Yes |
| 21 | Belize | Work Where You Vacation Program | €63,000/an | 7–21 days | 4.0/10 | No PR path | Yes |
| 22 | Uruguay | Digital Nomad (Provisional Identity Card) | €4,105/mo | 7–21 days | 4.2/10 | — | Yes |
| 23 | Mexico | Digital Nomad (Temporary Resident Route) | €1,992/mo | 28–45 days | 4.5/10 | 4 yr | Yes |
| 24 | Costa Rica | Digital Nomad Visa | €2,756/mo | 15–30 days | 4.5/10 | — | Yes |
| 25 | Panama | Digital Nomad Visa | €2,760/mo | 30–45 days | 4.5/10 | — | No |
| 26 | Hungary | White Card (Digital Nomad) | €3,000/mo | 15–30 days | 4.5/10 | — | No |
| 27 | Kazakhstan | B12-1 Neo Nomad Visa | €2,700/mo | 14–42 days | 4.5/10 | — | Yes |
| 28 | Bahamas | BEATS Work Remotely Permit | — | 14–21 days | 4.5/10 | No PR path | Yes |
| 29 | Malaysia | DE Rantau Nomad Pass | €5,000/mo | 14–56 days | 4.7/10 | — | Yes |
| 30 | Croatia | Digital Nomad Visa | €39,540/mo | 14–21 days | 4.7/10 | — | Yes |
| 31 | Malta | Nomad Residence Permit | €3,500/mo | 30–60 days | 4.7/10 | — | Yes |
| 32 | Barbados | Welcome Stamp (Digital Nomad) | €3,833/mo | 5–7 days | 4.7/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 33 | Montenegro | Digital Nomad Visa | — | 60–90 days | 4.7/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 34 | Moldova | Digital Nomad Visa | €1,544/mo | 30–45 days | 4.7/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 35 | Kenya | Class N Digital Nomad Permit | €1,833/mo | 40–60 days | 5.0/10 | — | No |
| 36 | Latvia | Digital Nomad Visa | €4,213/mo | 20–30 days | 5.0/10 | — | No |
| 37 | Ukraine | Freelance/Self-Employment Residence | €3,000/mo | 120–180 days | 5.0/10 | 1 yr | Yes |
| 38 | Japan | Digital Nomad Visa (Designated Activities) | €58,824/mo | 30–90 days | 5.0/10 | — | Yes |
| 39 | Romania | Digital Nomad Visa | €5,000/mo | 30–60 days | 5.0/10 | — | No |
| 40 | Ecuador | Digital Nomad Visa | €1,330/mo | 120–120 days | 5.0/10 | 3 yr | Yes |
| 41 | Philippines | Digital Nomad Visa | €2,000/mo | 45–90 days | 5/10 | — | Yes |
| 42 | India | e-Tourist Visa | €2,500/mo | 3–21 days | 5/10 | — | No |
| 43 | Indonesia | Digital Nomad / Remote Work (B211A + e-Visa) | €2,000/mo | 5–15 days | 5/10 | — | No |
| 44 | Guatemala | Remote Work Visa | €2,700/mo | 30–60 days | 5.0/10 | No PR path | Yes |
| 45 | Italy | Digital Nomad Visa (Italy) | €28,000/mo | 30–60 days | 5.2/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 46 | Mauritius | Premium Visa (Digital Nomad / Remote Work) | €17,234/mo | 14–56 days | 5.2/10 | — | Yes |
| 47 | Estonia | Digital Nomad Visa | €4,500/mo | 14–56 days | 5.2/10 | — | Yes |
| 48 | Taiwan | Digital Nomad Visa | €5,278/mo | 5–8 days | 5.2/10 | — | Yes |
| 49 | Greece | Digital Nomad Visa | €3,500/mo | 90–90 days | 5.2/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 50 | Iceland | Digital Nomad Visa | €6,700/mo | 21–28 days | 5.2/10 | — | Yes |
| 51 | Cyprus | Digital Nomad Visa | €3,500/mo | 35–49 days | 5.2/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 52 | Thailand | LTR Visa - Work from Thailand Professional | €26,301/mo | 30–60 days | 5.5/10 | 3 yr | Yes |
| 53 | Georgia | Digital Nomad (D-Visa + Work Permit) | €23,998/mo | 30–60 days | 5.5/10 | 10 yr | Yes |
| 54 | Seychelles | Workcation Retreat Visa | €3,500/mo | 7–21 days | 5.5/10 | No PR path | Yes |
| 55 | Argentina | Digital Nomad / Remote Work Visa | €30,000/mo | 30–60 days | 5.7/10 | — | Yes |
| 56 | Lithuania | Remote Work / Digital Nomad (Financially Independent) | €12,456/mo | 60–90 days | 6.0/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 57 | Bulgaria | Digital Nomad Residence Permit | €23,205/mo | 30–60 days | 6.0/10 | — | Yes |
| 58 | Bangladesh | Freelance / Remote-Work Residence | €1,500/mo | 45–75 days | 6/10 | — | No |
| 59 | Poland | Digital Nomad (D-Type Visa / Remote Work) | €27,907/mo | 30–60 days | 6.5/10 | 5 yr | No |
| 60 | Pakistan | Digital Nomad / Remote Work (via Business Visa) | €2,500/mo | 45–60 days | 7/10 | — | No |
| 61 | Saudi Arabia | Digital Nomad / Self-Sponsored Visa | €41,600/mo | 21–42 days | 7.5/10 | — | No |
| 62 | Czech Republic | Digital Nomad Visa | €11,484/mo | 120–270 days | 8.2/10 | 3 yr | Yes |
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Albania (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad Permit — Digital Nomad Permit for Albania.
Antigua and Barbuda (1 programme)
- Nomad Digital Residence Programme — Digital nomad visa for remote workers earning minimum USD 50,000 annually. Cannot work for local employers but can work remotely for foreign companies.
Argentina (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad / Remote Work Visa — Digital nomad visa. ~USD 2,500/month income. 1-2 years, renewable. Buenos Aires ranks top for nomad infrastructure.
Bahamas (1 programme)
- BEATS Work Remotely Permit — Digital nomad permit allowing remote work for up to one year. Part of BEATS program for remote workers and students.
Bangladesh (1 programme)
- Freelance / Remote-Work Residence — No dedicated digital nomad visa; long-term remote workers use renewable business or investment-linked visas.
Barbados (1 programme)
- Welcome Stamp (Digital Nomad) — Welcome Stamp (Digital Nomad) for Barbados.
Belize (1 programme)
- Work Where You Vacation Program — Digital nomad visa allowing 6-month stays with option to extend. Requires high income threshold and remote work only.
Brazil (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV) — Digital nomad visa. Min USD $1,500/month or $18K savings. 1 year, renewable once. No work for Brazilian companies.
Bulgaria (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad Residence Permit — NEW 2025 digital nomad permit. 50× minimum wage income (BGN 45,500/year). Must earn remotely from outside Bulgaria. 1+ year remote work experience.
Cabo Verde (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad Visa — 6-month renewable visa for remote workers and digital nomads
Colombia (1 programme)
- M-12 Digital Nomad (Remote Work) Visa — Digital nomad visa. COP 3M/month (~EUR 667) minimum income. 2-year non-renewable. Does NOT count toward PR. Must show 6 months bank statements. One of cheapest DN visas globally.
Costa Rica (2 programmes)
- Digital Nomad Visa — One-year renewable visa for remote workers earning from foreign sources, with tax exemptions but no local work rights.
- Digital Nomad Visa — Traditional work visa requiring employer sponsorship and labor market justification for skilled employment in Costa Rica.
Croatia (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad Visa — Digital nomad visa. EUR 3,295/month minimum income from foreign sources. Up to 18 months. No Croatian tax.
Cyprus (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad Visa — Digital Nomad Visa for Cyprus.
Czech Republic (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad Visa — Investment-based temporary residency requiring minimum $150,000 investment in real estate or business with path to permanent residency.
Dominica (1 programme)
- Work in Nature (WIN) Extended Stay Visa — Extended stay visa for remote workers allowing 18 months in Dominica. Family-friendly with tax exemptions but not renewable.
Ecuador (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad Visa — Digital Nomad Visa for Ecuador.
Estonia (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad Visa — Digital Nomad Visa for Estonia.
Georgia (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad (D-Visa + Work Permit) — Remote work visa. ~USD 24,000/year income. Virtual Zone IT companies: 0% tax on foreign-source IT income.
Greece (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad Visa — Digital Nomad Visa for Greece.
Guatemala (1 programme)
- Remote Work Visa — New remote work residence category for digital nomads with high income requirements introduced in 2025 reforms.
Hungary (1 programme)
- White Card (Digital Nomad) — White Card (Digital Nomad) for Hungary.
Iceland (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad Visa — Digital Nomad Visa for Iceland.
India (1 programme)
- e-Tourist Visa — Short-term stay up to 180 days for tourism/business. Remote work for foreign employers is tolerated but not officially recognized.
Indonesia (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad / Remote Work (B211A + e-Visa) — Remote workers use multiple B211A or e-Visa renewals. No formal digital nomad visa yet, but clear de-facto remote-work-friendly practice.
Italy (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad Visa (Italy) — Digital nomad visa effective April 2024. €28,000/year minimum income. Must work for non-Italian employer or freelance.
Japan (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad Visa (Designated Activities) — Digital nomad visa requiring ¥10M annual income. 6-month stay, renewable.
Kazakhstan (1 programme)
- B12-1 Neo Nomad Visa — B12-1 Neo Nomad Visa for Kazakhstan.
Kenya (2 programmes)
- Class N Digital Nomad Permit (inactive) — Remote worker visa for location-independent professionals, requiring minimum income 1,833 EUR.
- Digital Nomad (via Class D or G) — DN route via Class D or G permit. KES 100,000/month (~EUR 769). Nairobi is East Africa's tech hub.
Kyrgyzstan (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad Visa — Digital Nomad Visa for Kyrgyzstan.
Latvia (2 programmes)
- Digital Nomad Visa (inactive) — Remote worker visa for location-independent professionals, requiring minimum income 4,213 EUR.
- Digital Nomad (via Self-Employment) — Digital nomad route via self-employment. ~EUR 1,350/month + 12 months savings. 2-year permit, renewable.
Lithuania (1 programme)
- Remote Work / Digital Nomad (Financially Independent) — Financially independent residence for remote workers. EUR 1,038/month income. 1 year, renewable.
Malaysia (1 programme)
- DE Rantau Nomad Pass — Digital nomad pass for remote workers. MYR 24,000/year minimum income. 12-month validity, renewable.
Malta (1 programme)
- Nomad Residence Permit — Nomad Residence Permit for Malta.
Mauritius (1 programme)
- Premium Visa (Digital Nomad / Remote Work) — Premium Visa for remote workers. FREE application. USD 1,500/month per adult. 1 year, renewable once. USD 500/month per child.
Mexico (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad (Temporary Resident Route) — Uses Temporary Resident visa for remote workers. Same income requirements. No dedicated nomad visa yet.
Moldova (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad Visa — Digital Nomad Visa for Moldova.
Montenegro (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad Visa — Digital Nomad Visa for Montenegro.
Nepal (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad (Tourist Visa basis) — Digital Nomad (Tourist Visa basis) for Nepal.
Pakistan (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad / Remote Work (via Business Visa) — No dedicated digital nomad visa; remote workers use business/work-type visas backed by a Pakistani-registered sponsoring company.
Panama (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad Visa — Digital Nomad Visa for Panama.
Paraguay (1 programme)
- Independent Means/Remote Work Visa — Independent Means/Remote Work Visa for Paraguay.
Philippines (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad Visa — One-year visa for remote workers earning income from abroad, renewable for one additional year, requires proof of remote work and health insurance.
Poland (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad (D-Type Visa / Remote Work) — Remote work via D-type visa route. PLN 10,000/month advised income. PLN 45,000 savings (3-6 months).
Portugal (1 programme)
- D8 Visa - Digital Nomad — Remote work visa requiring €3,680/month from non-Portuguese sources. 1-year permit, renewable.
Romania (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad Visa — Digital Nomad Visa for Romania.
Saudi Arabia (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad / Self-Sponsored Visa — Self-sponsored remote work visa. SAR 13,000/month income. 0% income tax. 1-2 years, renewable.
Serbia (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad (Self-Employment Route) — Digital Nomad (Self-Employment Route) for Serbia.
Seychelles (1 programme)
- Workcation Retreat Visa — Digital nomad visa for remote workers with foreign employers, no local work allowed
Slovenia (2 programmes)
- Self-Employment Permit (inactive) — Remote worker visa for location-independent professionals, with path to permanent residence in 1 years.
- Digital Nomad Visa — Remote worker visa for location-independent professionals, requiring minimum income 3,000 EUR, with path to permanent residence in 1 years.
South Africa (1 programme)
- Remote Work / Digital Nomad Visa — Digital nomad visa. ZAR 651K/year foreign income. Up to 3 years. No direct PR path.
South Korea (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad Workation Visa — Digital Nomad Workation Visa for South Korea. Launched January 1, 2024. Allows remote workers to stay up to 2 years (1+1 extension). Must earn approximately $65,800/year. Cannot work for Korean companies. Can transition from tourist visa (B-1, B-2, C-3) while in Korea.
Spain (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad Visa — Digital Nomad Visa for Spain. 20% income from Spanish source allowed; health insurance
Sri Lanka (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad Visa — Digital Nomad Visa for Sri Lanka.
Taiwan (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad Visa — Digital Nomad Visa for Taiwan.
Thailand (1 programme)
- LTR Visa - Work from Thailand Professional — 10-year LTR for remote workers earning USD 80K+/year. Must work for established foreign company. 17% flat tax.
Turkey (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad Residence Permit — Remote work residence for digital nomads. Approximately USD 3,000/month income. Uses short-term residence permit route.
United Arab Emirates (2 programmes)
- Virtual Working Programme - Digital Nomad Visa — Virtual Working Programme - Digital Nomad Visa for United Arab Emirates. 1-year renewable remote work visa for digital nomads; work for overseas employer; income USD 3,500-5,000/month; cannot work locally; self-sponsored
- Remote Work Visa (Virtual Working Programme) — Work remotely from UAE for foreign employer. AED 12,856/month (USD 3,500) minimum income. Federal rules, 1-year duration.
Ukraine (2 programmes)
- Freelance/Self-Employment Residence (inactive) — Remote worker visa for location-independent professionals, with path to permanent residence in 1 years.
- Digital Nomad (via Self-Employment) — DN route via self-employment. UAH 12,500/month (~EUR 313) + 6 months savings. IT sector thriving in Kyiv/Lviv.
Uruguay (1 programme)
- Digital Nomad (Provisional Identity Card) — Digital nomad provisional ID. Apply after entry on tourist visa. 6 months, renewable once (total 1 year). Territorial tax = no foreign income tax.
Uzbekistan (1 programme)
- IT-Visa — IT-Visa for Uzbekistan.
Vanuatu (1 programme)
- Remote Worker Visa (inactive) — Remote worker visa for location-independent professionals.
Digital Nomad Visas by Country
Albania: Digital Nomad Permit
Antigua and Barbuda: Digital Nomad Visa
Argentina: Digital Nomad Visa
Barbados: Welcome Stamp Digital Nomad
Brazil: Digital Nomad Vitem Xiv
Bulgaria: Digital Nomad Residence Permit
Cabo Verde: Digital Nomad
Colombia: M12 Digital Nomad Visa
Costa Rica: Digital Nomad Visa
Croatia: Digital Nomad Visa
Cyprus: Digital Nomad Visa
Czech Republic: Digital Nomad Visa
Dominica: Win Digital Nomad
Ecuador: Digital Nomad Visa
Estonia: Digital Nomad Visa
Georgia: Digital Nomad D Visa
Greece: Digital Nomad Visa
Grenada: Digital Nomad
Guatemala: Digital Nomad Visa
Hungary: White Card Digital Nomad
Iceland: Digital Nomad Visa
Indonesia: Digital Nomad B211A
Italy: Digital Nomad Visa
Japan: Digital Nomad Visa Designated Activities
Kenya: Digital Nomad Class Dg
Kenya: Class N Digital Nomad Permit
Kyrgyzstan: Digital Nomad Visa
Latvia: Digital Nomad Self Employment
Latvia: Digital Nomad Visa
Lithuania: Digital Nomad Financially Independent
Mauritius: Premium Visa Digital Nomad
Mexico: Digital Nomad Temporary Resident
Moldova: Digital Nomad Visa
Montenegro: Digital Nomad Visa
Nepal: Digital Nomad Tourist Visa Basis
Pakistan: Digital Nomad Via Business
Panama: Digital Nomad Visa
Paraguay: Independent Means Remote Work Visa
Philippines: Digital Nomad Visa
Poland: Digital Nomad D Visa
Portugal: D8 Digital Nomad
Romania: Digital Nomad Visa
Saudi Arabia: Digital Nomad Self Sponsored
Serbia: Digital Nomad Self Employment Route
Slovenia: Digital Nomad Visa
South Africa: Digital Nomad Visa
South Korea: Digital Nomad Workation Visa
Spain: Digital Nomad Visa
Sri Lanka: Digital Nomad Visa
Taiwan: Digital Nomad Visa
Turkey: Digital Nomad Residence
UAE: Remote Work Visa
UAE: Virtual Working Programme Digital Nomad Visa
Ukraine: Digital Nomad Self Employment
Uruguay: Digital Nomad Provisional Id
Vanuatu: Remote Worker Visa
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries offer digital nomad visas in 2026?
As of 2026, 62 countries in our database offer at least one digital nomad visa pathway. Requirements, processing times, and costs vary significantly between countries.
Which country has the easiest digital nomad visa to obtain?
Based on our difficulty scoring, Cabo Verde currently offers one of the most accessible digital nomad visa pathways, though eligibility still depends on your individual circumstances.
What are the typical requirements for digital nomad visas?
Common requirements include proof of income or savings, health insurance, a clean criminal record, and passport validity. Specific thresholds (income, education, experience) vary by country and programme.
Can I bring my family on a digital nomad visa?
Many digital nomad visa programmes allow family accompaniment (spouse and dependent children). Some also grant work rights to spouses. Check the family column in our comparison table above.
How long does it take to get permanent residency through a digital nomad visa?
The path to permanent residency ranges from 2 to 10 years depending on the country. Some digital nomad visa programmes offer faster PR tracks than others — see the PR Path column in our table.
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Data sourced from official government immigration portals, verified March 2026. Requirements change frequently — always confirm with the relevant embassy or immigration authority before applying.