{"dataset":"digital-nomad-visas-2026","description":"Digital-nomad visa and remote-work-route records ranked by cost and financial requirements. 42 verified entries include dedicated programs, documented alternatives, and explicit no-program rows.","methodology":"Official government and embassy sources are used where available; authoritative-secondary and secondary-only evidence is labeled. USD values are modeled approximations; native amounts and formulas are authoritative.","license":"CC BY 4.0","attribution":"WhereNext (getwherenext.com). Source confidence and verification limits are included per record.","source":"https://getwherenext.com/data/digital-nomad-visas-2026","updated":"2026-09-06","count":42,"visas":[{"countryCode":"CZ","countryName":"Czech Republic","visaName":"Zivnostensky List (Trade License)","region":"Europe","durationMonths":36,"renewable":true,"maxStayMonths":120,"costUsd":120,"minIncomeUsdYear":0,"requirementType":"funds","nativeAmount":156500,"nativeCurrency":"CZK","basisNote":"CZK 156,500 proof-of-funds (50 × the CZK 3,130 existential minimum, since 1 January 2023; ~$7,500); trade-license structure; funds, not income","verifiedAt":"2026-09-06","processingDays":90,"taxTreatment":"standard","taxNote":"15% flat tax on income up to 48x average wage, 23% above","keyRequirement":"Trade-license structure plus CZK 156,500 proof-of-funds (~$7,500); no income floor","remoteWorkAllowed":true,"sourceUrl":null},{"countryCode":"ME","countryName":"Montenegro","visaName":"Digital Nomad Temporary Residence Permit","region":"Europe","durationMonths":24,"renewable":true,"maxStayMonths":48,"costUsd":51,"minIncomeUsdYear":0,"requirementType":null,"nativeAmount":null,"nativeCurrency":null,"basisNote":"No fixed income floor on the official portal — proof of 'financial means of support' under the Law on Foreigners (OG 12/18, 3/19, 86/22) and the digital-nomad Rulebook (OG 25/2019–145/2022); fees ≈€47 (application, permit, card)","verifiedAt":"2026-09-06","processingDays":40,"taxTreatment":"standard","taxNote":"The official nomad portal states no tax treatment; assume ordinary Montenegrin rules once tax-resident and verify locally","keyRequirement":"Employment or own company outside Montenegro performed electronically; accommodation, health insurance, clean record; permit up to 2 years, extendable 2 more (digitalnomads.gov.me)","remoteWorkAllowed":true,"sourceUrl":null},{"countryCode":"UY","countryName":"Uruguay","visaName":"Remote Worker Residence","region":"Latin America","durationMonths":6,"renewable":true,"maxStayMonths":12,"costUsd":120,"minIncomeUsdYear":0,"requirementType":null,"nativeAmount":null,"nativeCurrency":null,"basisNote":"no official minimum; ~$1,500-2,000/mo commonly advised (modeled guidance); permiso especial for remote workers: 6 months plus one 6-month extension (gub.uy)","verifiedAt":"2026-09-06","processingDays":30,"taxTreatment":"exempt","taxNote":"Tax holiday: foreign income tax-free for up to 11 years for new residents","keyRequirement":"Affidavit of sufficient means; no official minimum; ~$1,500–2,000/month is modeled guidance","remoteWorkAllowed":true,"sourceUrl":null},{"countryCode":"TH","countryName":"Thailand","visaName":"Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)","region":"Southeast Asia","durationMonths":60,"renewable":false,"maxStayMonths":null,"costUsd":300,"minIncomeUsdYear":0,"requirementType":"funds","nativeAmount":500000,"nativeCurrency":"THB","basisNote":"Funds in bank, seasoned approximately 3 months; not income. 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Salaried employees of foreign companies: full wage exemption (GVK Art. 23/14). 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Verify with FURS.","keyRequirement":"Launched 2025-11-21; 2× average net salary ≈€3,222/month, salary-indexed and refloats; 1 year, non-renewable","remoteWorkAllowed":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.gov.si/en/news/2025-11-21-temporary-residence-permit-for-digital-nomads/"},{"countryCode":"GR","countryName":"Greece","visaName":"Digital Nomad Visa","region":"Europe","durationMonths":12,"renewable":true,"maxStayMonths":24,"costUsd":75,"minIncomeUsdYear":48812,"requirementType":"income","nativeAmount":42000,"nativeCurrency":"EUR","basisNote":"€3,500/month; USD parity recomputed at documented rate","verifiedAt":"2026-07-10","processingDays":30,"taxTreatment":"flat_rate","taxNote":"50% income tax reduction for 7 years under special regime","keyRequirement":"Employed by or contracting with non-Greek company","remoteWorkAllowed":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.mfa.gr/en/services-for-citizens/visas/types-of-national-visas/type-d-national-visa-for-digital-nomads.html"},{"countryCode":"MT","countryName":"Malta","visaName":"Nomad Residence Permit","region":"Europe","durationMonths":12,"renewable":true,"maxStayMonths":36,"costUsd":300,"minIncomeUsdYear":48812,"requirementType":"income","nativeAmount":42000,"nativeCurrency":"EUR","basisNote":"€42,000/year gross under official Nomad Residence Permit guidance","verifiedAt":"2026-09-06","processingDays":30,"taxTreatment":"standard","taxNote":"No Maltese tax on foreign income not remitted to Malta (remittance basis)","keyRequirement":"€42,000/year minimum (raised from €32,400 in 2024); 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US$50,000 expected income; 18-month single stay","remoteWorkAllowed":true,"sourceUrl":null},{"countryCode":"HR","countryName":"Croatia","visaName":"Digital Nomad Visa","region":"Europe","durationMonths":12,"renewable":false,"maxStayMonths":null,"costUsd":65,"minIncomeUsdYear":50521,"requirementType":"income","nativeAmount":43470,"nativeCurrency":"EUR","basisNote":"2.5× prior-year average net salary under Uredba NN 14/21 (2026 level per MUP); verify whether income or 12-month funds route; fee €55.74 at a diplomatic mission (€46.45 at a police administration)","verifiedAt":"2026-09-06","processingDays":21,"taxTreatment":"exempt","taxNote":"Tax-exempt for DN visa holders (no Croatian tax on foreign income)","keyRequirement":"Must not work for Croatian clients; health insurance required","remoteWorkAllowed":true,"sourceUrl":"https://mup.gov.hr/gradjani-281562/moji-dokumenti-281563/stranci-333/privremeni-boravak-u-svrhu-boravka-digitalnih-nomada/286832"},{"countryCode":"PT","countryName":"Portugal","visaName":"D8 Digital Nomad Visa","region":"Europe","durationMonths":24,"renewable":true,"maxStayMonths":60,"costUsd":83,"minIncomeUsdYear":51323,"requirementType":"income","nativeAmount":44160,"nativeCurrency":"EUR","basisNote":"4× PT minimum wage €920, 2026; 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