How many digital nomad visa entries are in the 2026 registry?
The WhereNext registry contains 43 entries covering dedicated visas, documented alternative routes, and explicit no-program records.
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Digital Nomad Visa Index 2026
Dedicated digital nomad visas and documented remote-work alternatives compared side-by-side. Cost, financial requirements, duration, tax treatment, and processing time — with source confidence labeled where primary government confirmation is not available.
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WhereNext's 24-record 2026 visa audit separates quantified income routes from Czechia's CZK 156,500 funds proof, Uruguay's no-fixed-minimum affidavit route, and Vietnam's no-DNV status — with secondary-only thresholds labeled for local verification
Copy with attribution: “WhereNext's 24-record 2026 visa audit separates quantified income routes from Czechia's CZK 156,500 funds proof, Uruguay's no-fixed-minimum affidavit route, and Vietnam's no-DNV status — with secondary-only thresholds labeled for local verification” — WhereNext, as of 2026-07-11
Data refreshed 2026-09-06 · Sources: official government or embassy material where available; authoritative-secondary and secondary-only rows are labeled in their basis notes. Full methodology · sources index.
Quick answer
Across 43 verified visa and remote-work-route records, the cheapest application is Uruguay at $10; the most expensive is Kenya at $2200. The lowest quantified income requirement is Albania at $5K/year; the highest is Belize at $75K/year. Funds-only, no-fixed-minimum, and no-program rows are labeled separately. 8 records show a visa-specific tax exemption; 5 use territorial taxation; 4 offer a flat-rate special regime.
Filter the live 2026 nomad-visa picker by your income + tax preference at https://getwherenext.com/find — Updated when sources change; last update 2026-09-06.
Key facts
- Cheapest visa: Uruguay $10 application fee — lowest of 43 programs.
- Lowest income requirement: Albania $5K/yr minimum — friendliest threshold among visas with an income floor.
- 8 tax-exempt programs no local tax on foreign income for visa holders. 5 territorial · 4 flat-rate special regimes.
- Renewable: 32 of 43 most DN visas can be extended; durations range from 3 to 60 months.
- Source confidence per row official sources where available; authoritative-secondary and verify-locally limits stay visible. CC BY 4.0.
Digital nomad visa income ladder — 14 programmes
From $404/mo to $3.0K/mo minimum income. Green bars are tax-exempt or territorial-tax; amber bars use a flat-rate special regime; grey bars apply standard local rates.
Updated · WhereNext Digital Nomad Visa Index
- Albania Unique Permit for digital mobile workers (Law 79/2021 art. 68)$404/mo
- Ecuador Visa Nómada (Rentista for remote work)$1.4K/mo
- Brazil VITEM XIV Digital Nomad Visa$1.5K/mo
- Mauritius Premium Visa$1.5K/mo
- Colombia V-Nomada Digital (Digital Nomad Visa)$1.7K/mo
- Malaysia DE Rantau (Digital Nomad Pass)$2.0K/mo
- Sri Lanka Digital Nomad Visa$2.0K/mo
- Namibia Digital Nomad Visa$2.0K/mo
- Italy Digital Nomad Visa$2.7K/mo
- Spain Digital Nomad Visa (Ley de Startups)$2.8K/mo
- Turkey Digital Nomad Visa$3.0K/mo
- Costa Rica Digital Nomad Visa (Ley Nómada Digital)$3.0K/mo
- Panama Short Stay Visa for Remote Workers (Teletrabajo)$3.0K/mo
- Kazakhstan Neo Nomad Visa (B12-1)$3.0K/mo
Tax-exempt or territorialFlat-rate special regimeStandard local rates
| # | Programme | Min. income | Tax | Duration | Remote work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇦🇱 Albania — Unique Permit for digital mobile workers (Law 79/2021 art. 68) | $404/mo ($5K/yr) | Local rates | 12 mo + renew (max ?) | Allowed |
| 2 | 🇪🇨 Ecuador — Visa Nómada (Rentista for remote work) | $1.4K/mo ($17K/yr) | Standard | 24 mo + renew (max ?) | Allowed |
| 3 | 🇧🇷 Brazil — VITEM XIV Digital Nomad Visa | $1.5K/mo ($18K/yr) | Standard | 12 mo + renew (max 24) | Allowed |
| 4 | 🇲🇺 Mauritius — Premium Visa | $1.5K/mo ($18K/yr) | Territorial | 12 mo + renew (max ?) | Allowed |
| 5 | 🇨🇴 Colombia — V-Nomada Digital (Digital Nomad Visa) | $1.7K/mo ($20K/yr) | Standard | 24 mo + renew (max 48) | Allowed |
| 6 | 🇲🇾 Malaysia — DE Rantau (Digital Nomad Pass) | $2.0K/mo ($24K/yr) | Standard | 12 mo + renew (max 24) | Allowed |
| 7 | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka — Digital Nomad Visa | $2.0K/mo ($24K/yr) | Tax-exempt | 12 mo + renew (max 24) | Allowed |
| 8 | 🇳🇦 Namibia — Digital Nomad Visa | $2.0K/mo ($24K/yr) | Standard | 6 mo | Allowed |
| 9 | 🇮🇹 Italy — Digital Nomad Visa | $2.7K/mo ($33K/yr) | Flat rate | 12 mo + renew (max ?) | Allowed |
| 10 | 🇪🇸 Spain — Digital Nomad Visa (Ley de Startups) | $2.8K/mo ($34K/yr) | Flat rate | 12 mo + renew (max 60) | Allowed |
| 11 | 🇹🇷 Turkey — Digital Nomad Visa | $3.0K/mo ($36K/yr) | Territorial | 12 mo + renew (max 24) | Allowed |
| 12 | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica — Digital Nomad Visa (Ley Nómada Digital) | $3.0K/mo ($36K/yr) | Territorial | 12 mo + renew (max 24) | Allowed |
| 13 | 🇵🇦 Panama — Short Stay Visa for Remote Workers (Teletrabajo) | $3.0K/mo ($36K/yr) | Territorial | 9 mo + renew (max 18) | Allowed |
| 14 | 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan — Neo Nomad Visa (B12-1) | $3.0K/mo ($36K/yr) | Standard | 12 mo + renew (max ?) | Allowed |
The WhereNext digital-nomad-visa index
Which country has the best digital nomad visa in 2026?
By WhereNext's digital-nomad-visa index, Sri Lanka's Digital Nomad Visa (score 79 — income floor about $2,000/month, stay up to 24 months, no local tax on foreign income, $500 fee, about 7 days to process) ranks first, ahead of Spain's Digital Nomad Visa (Ley de Startups) (score 77 — income floor about $2,838/month, stay up to 60 months, flat-rate tax, $190 fee, about 20 days to process) and Mauritius's Premium Visa (score 76 — income floor about $1,500/month, stay up to 12 months, territorial tax, $0 fee, about 12 days to process).
| # | Country · visa | Score | Income floor | Max stay | Tax | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sri Lanka · Digital Nomad Visa | 79 | $2,000/mo | 24 mo | no local tax on foreign income | $500 | ~7 d |
| 2 | Spain · Digital Nomad Visa (Ley de Startups) | 77 | $2,838/mo | 60 mo | flat-rate tax | $190 | ~20 d |
| 3 | Mauritius · Premium Visa | 76 | $1,500/mo | 12 mo | territorial tax | $0 | ~12 d |
| 4 | Colombia · V-Nomada Digital (Digital Nomad Visa) | 75 | $1,672/mo | 48 mo | standard resident tax | $239 | ~21 d |
| 5 | Costa Rica · Digital Nomad Visa (Ley Nómada Digital) | 72 | $3,000/mo | 24 mo | territorial tax | $100 | ~15 d |
| 6 | Turkey · Digital Nomad Visa | 70 | $3,000/mo | 24 mo | territorial tax | $150 | ~30 d |
| 7 | Panama · Short Stay Visa for Remote Workers (Teletrabajo) | 66 | $3,000/mo | 18 mo | territorial tax | $300 | ~30 d |
| 8 | UAE · Virtual Working Programme (Dubai) | 66 | $3,500/mo | 12 mo | no local tax on foreign income | $57 | ~5 d |
| 9 | Malta · Nomad Residence Permit | 66 | $4,068/mo | 48 mo | flat-rate tax | $349 | ~42 d |
| 10 | Brazil · VITEM XIV Digital Nomad Visa | 65 | $1,500/mo | 24 mo | standard resident tax | $136 | ~15 d |
The index scores each dedicated digital-nomad visa on five registry fields — income floor 30% (lower is better; $1,000/month scores 100, $6,000 scores 0), maximum stay 25% (48 months scores 100), tax treatment 25% (no local tax on foreign income 100, territorial 90, flat rate 60, local rates 35, standard 25), application fee 10% ($0 scores 100, $2,000 scores 0) and processing time 10% (14 days scores 100, 90 days scores 0). 35 of the 43 registry entries are dedicated programmes with a machine-verified recurring income floor and complete comparison fields and are ranked; the other 8 (proof-of-funds routes, entries with no published floor, alternative routes, entries missing fee, processing or tax evidence and countries with no programme) are listed on this page but not scored. Registry updated 2026-09-06; the index is a terms comparison, not advice on where you will be taxed.
Which nomad visa won't tax your income?
13 of 43 digital-nomad visas don't tax your foreign income — they're tax-exempt or territorial. The rest tax you (at a special or standard rate) once you become tax-resident, usually after ~183 days.
| Visa | Foreign-income tax | Source |
|---|---|---|
Barbados Welcome Stamp | Exempt Remote Employment Act 2020: Stamp holders' foreign-source income is not treated as derived from Barbados | — |
Croatia Digital Nomad Visa | Exempt Tax-exempt for DN visa holders (no Croatian tax on foreign income) | visa |
Curaçao @HOME in Curaçao remote-worker permit | Exempt The official @HOME FAQ states remote workers will not be required to pay Curaçao income tax | — |
Dominica Work in Nature (WIN) Extended Stay Visa | Exempt WIN holders are not taxed in Dominica on foreign-source remote-work income | — |
Montserrat Remote Worker Stamp | Exempt Stamp holders are not liable to Montserrat income tax on qualifying foreign income | — |
Sri Lanka Digital Nomad Visa | Exempt DN visa holders exempt from Sri Lankan income tax | visa |
UAE Virtual Working Programme (Dubai) | Exempt 0% personal income tax in the UAE | visa · tax rule |
Uruguay Remote Worker Residence | Exempt Tax holiday: foreign income tax-free for up to 11 years for new residents | — |
Costa Rica Digital Nomad Visa (Ley Nómada Digital) | Territorial Territorial tax: foreign income not taxed regardless of residency | visa |
Mauritius Premium Visa | Territorial Foreign remote-work income is taxed only when remitted to Mauritius; spending on a foreign card is not treated as remitted | — |
Panama Short Stay Visa for Remote Workers (Teletrabajo) | Territorial Territorial: Panama does not tax foreign-source income | visa |
Turkey Digital Nomad Visa | Territorial Self-employed: 80% income deduction for qualifying services to foreign clients (GVK Art. 89/13). Salaried employees of foreign companies: full wage exemption (GVK Art. 23/14). Expansion to 100% deduction announced April 2026; pending Parliament enactment. | visa |
Vietnam E-Visa + DN-Friendly Extensions | Territorial No tax on foreign income if <183 days; progressive rates if resident | — |
Decision support, not tax advice. “Foreign-income tax” is the visa's published treatment of income earned abroad. Actual tax residency turns on days present plus treaty tie-breakers and statutory tests — the day-threshold is shown only for countries with a primary-sourced rule; others say “verify.” Confirm with the named authority before you decide. Tax treatments verified per the Digital Nomad Visa Index; residency thresholds per each country's tax authority.
Income threshold ranking
Which digital nomad visas have the lowest income requirement?
Dedicated programmes are ranked by normalizing each registry-native threshold with the documented 2026-07-10 currency rate. Equal thresholds share a rank; every non-ranked row is disclosed below with its exclusion reason.
| Rank | Programme | Registry basis (native) | Modeled monthly | Provenance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albania Unique Permit for digital mobile workers (Law 79/2021 art. 68) | ALL 32,000/month Ministry of Interior procedure: monthly income of at least ALL 32,000 per person, or a deposit of at least ALL 300,000 per person for the year; review and issuance within 4–12 weeks (recorded as the 84-day upper bound); USD at the Bank of Albania official rate of 4 Sep 2026 (79.26 ALL per USD) | $403.73/month | source URL not registered · verified 2026-09-06 |
| 2 | Ecuador Visa Nómada (Rentista for remote work) | USD 1,446/month 3× the unified basic salary (SBU US$482 in 2026) = US$1,446/month; US$50 application + US$250 issuance (Cancillería) | $1,446/month | source URL not registered · verified 2026-09-06 |
| 3 | Brazil VITEM XIV Digital Nomad Visa | USD 1,500/month US$1,500/month income or US$18,000 in funds (CNIg RN 45/2021); consular fee varies (Stockholm SEK 1,300 ≈ US$136) | $1,500/month | gov.br · verified 2026-09-06 |
| 3 | Mauritius Premium Visa | USD 1,500/month US$1,500/month per adult applicant (US$500 per dependent child); free of charge (Passport and Immigration Office) | $1,500/month | source URL not registered · verified 2026-09-06 |
| 5 | Colombia V-Nomada Digital (Digital Nomad Visa) | COP 5,252,715/month 3x SMMLV monthly, last 3 months (Resolución 5477/2022 art. 46); refloats with the minimum wage. Modeled COP 1,750,905 SMMLV / COP 5,252,715 monthly retained; SMMLV amount and Resolución 3969/2026 attribution unverified; renewal and 48-month max unverified. Fee page states US$56 study + US$183 issuance | $1,672.1/month | cancilleria.gov.co · verified 2026-09-06 |
| 6 | Malaysia DE Rantau (Digital Nomad Pass) | USD 24,000/year DE Rantau income split: $24,000/year for tech talent; $60,000/year for non-tech talent | $2,000/month | mdec.my · verified 2026-09-06 |
| 6 | Sri Lanka Digital Nomad Visa | USD 24,000/year $2,000/month minimum remittance per the official immigration policy PDF (verified 2026-08-12); launched February 2026 | $2,000/month | immigration.gov.lk · verified 2026-08-12 |
| 6 | Namibia Digital Nomad Visa | USD 2,000/month Main applicant must show at least US$2,000/month from remote work outside Namibia; NAD 3,300 programme fee (Ministry of Home Affairs) | $2,000/month | source URL not registered · verified 2026-09-06 |
| 9 | Italy Digital Nomad Visa | EUR 28,000/year €28,000/year = the Buenos Aires 2024 consular figure for the self-employed formula (3× the health-cost exemption level); salaried remote workers must also meet the applicable collective-agreement salary and the ISTAT average-salary floor (Washington 2026 checklist: €33,000 for the latter) — verify locally | $2,711.8/month | consbuenosaires.esteri.it · verified 2026-10-13 |
| 10 | Spain Digital Nomad Visa (Ley de Startups) | EUR 29,304/year 200% of the 2026 SMI (€1,221/month): €2,442/month or €29,304/year; international teleworker instruction, salary-floor review 2026-10-07. Washington consulate fee is $190 for U.S. citizens and $106 for other citizens | $2,838.09/month | exteriores.gob.es · verified 2026-10-13 |
| 11 | Turkey Digital Nomad Visa | USD 36,000/year Formal DNV since April 2024; USD 3,000/month income via the GoTürkiye official portal (authoritative-secondary) | $3,000/month | digitalnomads.goturkiye.com · verified 2026-07-11 |
| 11 | Costa Rica Digital Nomad Visa (Ley Nómada Digital) | USD 36,000/year $3,000/month income route; USD-set. The detailed ICT requirements page says $4,000/month with dependants; its summary page says $5,000, so confirm family eligibility with the issuer | $3,000/month | visitcostarica.com · verified 2026-10-13 |
| 11 | Panama Short Stay Visa for Remote Workers (Teletrabajo) | USD 36,000/year $36,000/year ($3,000/month) under Decreto 198/2021; 18-month max inferred from 9 months plus one renewal; current rule/fee currency not certified by the 2021 decree | $3,000/month | propanama.mici.gob.pa · verified 2026-09-06 |
| 11 | Kazakhstan Neo Nomad Visa (B12-1) | USD 3,000/month Stable foreign-source income above US$3,000/month with six months of bank statements (Neo Nomad Visa B12-1, launched 2024); consular fee varies (London £170) | $3,000/month | source URL not registered · verified 2026-09-06 |
| 15 | Bulgaria Digital Nomad Visa (Type-D Freelance Permit) | EUR 31,000/year Type-D visa; 50× gross minimum wage ≈€31,000/year; salary-indexed and refloats; applications opened Dec 20 2025 under Law on Foreigners amendment; verify at mvr.bg | $3,002.35/month | source URL not registered · verified 2026-08-06 |
| 16 | Taiwan Digital Nomad Visitor Visa | USD 40,000/year US$40,000 previous-year income (US$20,000 if aged 20–29); multiple-entry visitor visa fee US$100 (BOCA, launched Jan 2025) | $3,333.33/month | source URL not registered · verified 2026-09-06 |
| 17 | South Africa Remote Work Visitor's Visa (section 11(1)(b)(iv)) | ZAR 650,796/year Gross salary of no less than R650,796 per annum shown by three months of bank statements (DHA notice effective 9 Oct 2024); R425 fee and non-renewability unverified (not stated in the sheet); 2024 document does not certify current rules | $3,396.5/month | dha.gov.za · verified 2026-09-06 |
| 18 | Hungary White Card (Digital Nomad Permit) | EUR 36,000/year €3,000/month net White Card threshold | $3,486.6/month | oif.gov.hu · verified 2026-09-06 |
| 19 | UAE Virtual Working Programme (Dubai) | USD 3,500/month $3,500/month under the UAE government and Dubai GDRFA virtual-work residence guidance. GDRFA publishes AED 200 plus 5% VAT for the residence service; the total can include further charges. One-year residence is renewable; no three-year maximum was found | $3,500/month | gdrfad.gov.ae · verified 2026-10-07 |
| 20 | Slovenia Digital Nomad Permit | EUR 38,664/year 2× average net salary ≈ €3,222/month (€38,664/year, 2× SURS June-2026 net €1,610.91); salary-indexed and refloats | $3,744.61/month | gov.si · verified 2026-08-28 |
| 21 | Greece Digital Nomad Visa | EUR 42,000/year €3,500/month; USD parity recomputed at documented rate | $4,067.7/month | mfa.gr · verified 2026-07-10 |
| 21 | Malta Nomad Residence Permit | EUR 42,000/year €42,000/year gross under official Nomad Residence Permit guidance | $4,067.7/month | nomad.residencymalta.gov.mt · verified 2026-09-06 |
| 21 | Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa | EUR 3,500/month Stable net income ≥ €3,500/month after tax; €70 permit fee (gov.cy Civil Registry and Migration Department) | $4,067.7/month | source URL not registered · verified 2026-09-06 |
| 24 | Barbados Welcome Stamp | USD 50,000/year Expected income ≥ US$50,000 over 12 months; US$2,000 individual fee (US$3,000 family) — barbadoswelcomestamp.bb | $4,166.67/month | source URL not registered · verified 2026-09-06 |
| 24 | Dominica Work in Nature (WIN) Extended Stay Visa | USD 50,000/year Expected income of US$50,000 or more over the next 12 months (windominica.gov.dm); US$100 application + US$800 individual fee | $4,166.67/month | source URL not registered · verified 2026-09-06 |
| 26 | Croatia Digital Nomad Visa | EUR 43,470/year 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) | $4,210.07/month | mup.gov.hr · verified 2026-09-06 |
| 27 | Portugal D8 Digital Nomad Visa | EUR 3,680/month Average monthly income over the preceding 3 months must be at least 4× the Portuguese minimum wage (€920 in 2026), or €3,680/month; €44,160 is an annualized comparison, not the native test. The D8 visa is valid four months (two entries), then the residence permit runs two years and renews for three-year periods (AIMA) | $4,276.9/month | vistos.mne.gov.pt · verified 2026-10-13 |
| 28 | Kenya Class N Digital Nomad Work Permit | USD 55,000/year Assured annual income of US$55,000 from sources outside Kenya — Kenya Citizenship and Immigration (Amendment) Regulations 2024, Legal Notice 155, effective 1 October 2024; permit issued for one or two years, renewable; fees US$200 processing + US$1,000 issuance per year (Directorate of Immigration Class N page) | $4,583.33/month | source URL not registered · verified 2026-09-06 |
| 29 | Latvia Long-Stay Visa for Remote Work | EUR 4,213/month 2.5× previous-year average gross monthly wage = €4,213 (pmlp.gov.lv, 2026); €90 visa fee | $4,896.35/month | source URL not registered · verified 2026-09-06 |
| 30 | Indonesia Remote Worker Visa (E33G) | USD 60,000/year E33G Remote Worker; requirement set in USD | $5,000/month | imigrasi.go.id · verified 2026-09-06 |
| 31 | Estonia Digital Nomad Visa | EUR 54,000/year Sources disagree: e-Residency FAQ €4,500 gross/month over six months; programme page €4,500 net/monthly; MFA teleworking sufficient funds €3,960/month. Modeled €4,500 retained; verify locally. D-visa fee €120 | $5,229.9/month | politsei.ee · verified 2026-09-06 |
| 32 | Japan Digital Nomad Visa | JPY 10,000,000/year ¥10M/year income; MOFA primary; 6-month non-renewable; visa fee revised to about ¥15,000 single-entry effective 1 July 2026 (MOFA fee notice) | $5,333.42/month | mofa.go.jp · verified 2026-09-06 |
| 33 | Montserrat Remote Worker Stamp | XCD 189,000/year Remote Employment Act: EC$189,000 (US$70,000) annual foreign income; US$500 individual fee; decided in 7 business days, up to 14 (montserratremoteworker.com) | $5,833.33/month | source URL not registered · verified 2026-09-06 |
| 34 | Romania Digital Nomad Visa (D/AS) | RON 27,576/month 3× average gross monthly salary (RON 9,192 from 30 Mar 2026) for the last 6 months; €300 long-stay visa fee (eviza.mae.ro) | $6,101.19/month | source URL not registered · verified 2026-09-06 |
| 35 | South Korea Workation Visa (F-1-D) | USD 74,000/year F-1-D Workation Visa, permanent programme since 30 June 2026 (Ministry of Justice): income of 2× the prior-year per-capita GNI (about KRW 104.8M ≈ $74K/yr) as standard; 1× GNI (about KRW 52.4M ≈ $37K) only for applicants aged 18–34 living outside the Seoul capital region or in depopulation-concern areas; 1-year permit renewable to a 3-year maximum (pilot 2024–May 2026 was 2× flat, 2-year max) | $6,166.67/month | visa.go.kr · verified 2026-09-10 |
| 36 | Belize Work Where You Vacation — Long Stay Permit | USD 75,000/year Individual applicant employed outside Belize: USD 75,000/year; USD 100,000/year with dependents. Six-month permit, not extendable. Citizenship or permanent residence in an accepted country and medical coverage are required. Official sources disagree on fee currency; verify the payable amount with Immigration. | $6,250/month | iisconnect.immigration.gov.bz · verified 2026-10-25 |
Not ranked: Czech Republic — proof-of-funds route, not an income threshold; Montenegro — not recorded as a recurring income threshold; Uruguay — no official minimum; Thailand — funds-in-bank condition; Vietnam — no dedicated programme; Curaçao — no official minimum; Mexico — alternative route, not a dedicated digital-nomad programme.
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Eligibility comparison
Who qualifies?
The matrix separates routes that expressly allow remote work from alternative, funds-based, and no-program entries; the qualifying condition is reproduced from each registry row.
| Country | Route | Remote work | Financial basis | Qualifying condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | alternative route | Expressly allowed | Proof of funds | Trade-license structure plus CZK 156,500 proof-of-funds (~$7,500); no income floor |
| Montenegro | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Income requirement | Employment or own company outside Montenegro performed electronically; accommodation, health insurance, clean record; permit up to 2 years, extendable 2 more (digitalnomads.gov.me) |
| Uruguay | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Sufficient means | Affidavit of sufficient means; no official minimum; ~$1,500–2,000/month is modeled guidance |
| Thailand | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Proof of funds | 5-year multiple-entry validity; up to 180 days per entry, with one discretionary extension up to 180 days; Washington requires monthly closing balances of THB 500,000 over three months and employment evidence or a professional portfolio |
| Vietnam | no program | Not listed | Program status | No digital-nomad visa exists; 90-day e-visa route |
| Curaçao | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Income requirement | Work remotely for a foreign employer, company or clients; no work for a Curaçao employer; proof of solvency |
| Albania | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | Foreign employment or service contract for location-independent work, proof of income or funds, accommodation, one-year health insurance, clean criminal record |
| Ecuador | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | Remote work or foreign-source income of 3× the basic salary; health insurance; clean record; two-year permit |
| Brazil | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | Proof of remote work for a foreign employer or clients; US$1,500/month or US$18,000 funds; health insurance; clean record |
| Mauritius | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | Remote work for an overseas employer or clients; US$1,500/month; accommodation and insurance; no local employment |
| Colombia | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | 3x Colombian minimum wage; modeled ~$1,670/month uses unverified SMMLV amount; online application |
| Malaysia | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | $24,000/year tech / $60,000/year non-tech income; remote work evidence; 6–8 weeks after complete submission; further enquiries can extend processing |
| Sri Lanka | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | $2,000/month income; remote work for non-Sri Lankan entity |
| Namibia | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | Remote work for an employer or clients outside Namibia; US$2,000/month (+US$1,000 spouse, US$500 per child); insurance |
| Italy | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | Highly qualified remote-work contract (employer in Italy or abroad); launched April 2024 |
| Spain | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | Remote work for foreign company, or freelance with <20% Spanish clients |
| Turkey | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | USD 3,000/month ($36,000/year) income; formal DNV since April 2024 |
| Costa Rica | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | $3,000/month income for one applicant; remote work for a foreign company. Confirm the family threshold with the issuer; its detailed and summary pages differ. No savings-only alternative is stated on the issuer's requirements page |
| Panama | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | Min $36,000/year ($3,000/month) foreign-source income; remote work for a foreign company (Exec. Decree 198/2021). NOT the Friendly Nations residency route. |
| Kazakhstan | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | Remote work for an employer or clients outside Kazakhstan; US$3,000/month; health insurance; clean record |
| Bulgaria | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | 50× gross minimum wage ≈€31,000/year; Type-D freelance permit; applications opened Dec 20 2025 |
| Taiwan | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | Nationals of visa-exempt countries working remotely for overseas employers or clients; US$20,000 if aged 20–29; income and insurance proof; 6 months, extendable to 2 years |
| South Africa | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | Signed employment contract with a foreign-based employer; issued for more than 3 months up to 3 years; no local employment and no change of status inside South Africa — re-apply from abroad |
| Hungary | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | €3,000/month net minimum income; remote work for non-Hungarian employer; health insurance required; 21-day procedural period, excluding requests for further documents |
| UAE | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | $3,500/month income; health insurance and application charges must be confirmed with the issuing authority |
| Slovenia | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | Launched 2025-11-21; 2× average net salary ≈€3,222/month, salary-indexed and refloats; 1 year, non-renewable |
| Greece | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | Employed by or contracting with non-Greek company |
| Malta | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | €42,000/year minimum (raised from €32,400 in 2024); remote work for foreign employer; 30 working days from receipt of funds, excluding visa issuance |
| Cyprus | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | Remote work for a non-Cypriot employer or clients; €3,500 net/month; health insurance and clean record; renewable up to 3 years |
| Barbados | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | Location-independent work for an employer or business outside Barbados; US$50,000 expected income; no local employment |
| Dominica | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | Remote work for an employer or business outside Dominica; US$50,000 expected income; 18-month single stay |
| Croatia | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | Must not work for Croatian clients; health insurance required; confirm income or 12-month funds route with the authority |
| Portugal | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | Proof of remote employment or freelance contract with non-Portuguese entity |
| Kenya | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | Remote work for an employer, company or clients outside Kenya; no Kenyan employment or income-generating activity |
| Mexico | alternative route | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | No dedicated DN visa; temporary-resident economic-solvency test of 680 UMA-days per month (about $4,300–4,500 on 2025–26 consulate sheets) or an 11,460-UMA-day balance; verify with your consulate |
| Latvia | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | Employee or self-employed person registered in an OECD country working remotely; insurance and accommodation proof; up to 1 year |
| Indonesia | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | US$60,000/year income + US$2,000 bank balance; remote work for a foreign employer (E33G, launched 2024). Re-apply at expiry — not auto-renewable. |
| Estonia | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | Sources disagree on €4,500 gross vs net/month and MFA €3,960/month sufficient funds; verify locally; employer-independent location; PBGB review within 30 days of acceptance |
| Japan | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | ¥10M/year (~$64K) income; health insurance; launched March 2024 |
| Montserrat | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | Remote work for an employer or clients outside Montserrat; US$70,000/year; health insurance |
| Romania | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | Remote work for a company registered outside Romania (or own foreign company); income ≥ 3× average gross salary; insurance, accommodation, clean record |
| South Korea | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | Remote work for a non-Korean employer (≥1 year employed or own business); health insurance; income ≥2× per-capita GNI (≈$74K/yr), or ≥1× GNI (≈$37K) if aged 18–34 and living outside the capital region; up to 3 years |
| Belize | dedicated visa | Expressly allowed | Minimum income | Employment outside Belize, eligible citizenship or permanent residence, travel insurance with USD 50,000 medical coverage; no local employment |
Route terms
Route duration & renewal terms
Initial validity, renewability, and any listed maximum stay are compared directly from the registry.
| Country | Route | Initial stay | Extension / listed maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | Zivnostensky List (Trade License) | 36 months | Renewable · up to 120 months listed |
| Montenegro | Digital Nomad Temporary Residence Permit | 24 months | Renewable · up to 48 months listed |
| Uruguay | Remote Worker Residence | 6 months | Renewable · up to 12 months listed |
| Thailand | Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) | 60 months | Post-expiry renewal not verified |
| Vietnam | E-Visa + DN-Friendly Extensions | 3 months | Renewable · up to 12 months listed |
| Curaçao | @HOME in Curaçao remote-worker permit | 6 months | Renewable · up to 12 months listed |
| Albania | Unique Permit for digital mobile workers (Law 79/2021 art. 68) | 12 months | Renewable · maximum stay not recorded |
| Ecuador | Visa Nómada (Rentista for remote work) | 24 months | Renewable · maximum stay not recorded |
| Brazil | VITEM XIV Digital Nomad Visa | 12 months | Renewable · up to 24 months listed |
| Mauritius | Premium Visa | 12 months | Renewable · maximum stay not recorded |
| Colombia | V-Nomada Digital (Digital Nomad Visa) | 24 months | Renewable · up to 48 months listed |
| Malaysia | DE Rantau (Digital Nomad Pass) | 12 months | Renewable · up to 24 months listed |
| Sri Lanka | Digital Nomad Visa | 12 months | Renewable · up to 24 months listed |
| Namibia | Digital Nomad Visa | 6 months | Not renewable |
| Italy | Digital Nomad Visa | 12 months | Renewable · maximum stay not recorded |
| Spain | Digital Nomad Visa (Ley de Startups) | 12 months | Renewable · up to 60 months listed |
| Turkey | Digital Nomad Visa | 12 months | Renewable · up to 24 months listed |
| Costa Rica | Digital Nomad Visa (Ley Nómada Digital) | 12 months | Renewable · up to 24 months listed |
| Panama | Short Stay Visa for Remote Workers (Teletrabajo) | 9 months | Renewable · up to 18 months listed |
| Kazakhstan | Neo Nomad Visa (B12-1) | 12 months | Renewable · maximum stay not recorded |
| Bulgaria | Digital Nomad Visa (Type-D Freelance Permit) | 12 months | Renewable · up to 36 months listed |
| Taiwan | Digital Nomad Visitor Visa | 6 months | Renewable · up to 24 months listed |
| South Africa | Remote Work Visitor's Visa (section 11(1)(b)(iv)) | 36 months | Not renewable |
| Hungary | White Card (Digital Nomad Permit) | 12 months | Renewable · up to 24 months listed |
| UAE | Virtual Working Programme (Dubai) | 12 months | Renewable · maximum stay not recorded |
| Slovenia | Digital Nomad Permit | 12 months | Not renewable |
| Greece | Digital Nomad Visa | 12 months | Renewable · up to 24 months listed |
| Malta | Nomad Residence Permit | 12 months | Renewable · up to 48 months listed |
| Cyprus | Digital Nomad Visa | 12 months | Renewable · up to 36 months listed |
| Barbados | Welcome Stamp | 12 months | Renewable · maximum stay not recorded |
| Dominica | Work in Nature (WIN) Extended Stay Visa | 18 months | Not renewable |
| Croatia | Digital Nomad Visa | 12 months | Not renewable |
| Portugal | D8 Digital Nomad Visa | 24 months | Renewable · maximum stay not recorded |
| Kenya | Class N Digital Nomad Work Permit | 24 months | Renewable · maximum stay not recorded |
| Mexico | Temporary Resident Visa | 12 months | Renewable · up to 48 months listed |
| Latvia | Long-Stay Visa for Remote Work | 12 months | Not renewable |
| Indonesia | Remote Worker Visa (E33G) | 12 months | Not renewable |
| Estonia | Digital Nomad Visa | 12 months | Not renewable |
| Japan | Digital Nomad Visa | 6 months | Not renewable |
| Montserrat | Remote Worker Stamp | 12 months | Renewable · maximum stay not recorded |
| Romania | Digital Nomad Visa (D/AS) | 6 months | Renewable · up to 12 months listed |
| South Korea | Workation Visa (F-1-D) | 12 months | Renewable · up to 36 months listed |
| Belize | Work Where You Vacation — Long Stay Permit | 6 months | Not renewable |
Tax treatment
Which digital nomad visas mean no local tax on foreign income?
Two groups of programs can mean zero local income tax on your foreign earnings. The explicitly exempt programs — Uruguay, Curaçao, Sri Lanka, UAE, Barbados, Dominica, Croatia, Montserrat — write the exemption into the visa itself. The territorial systems — Vietnam, Mauritius, Turkey, Costa Rica, Panama — tax only locally-sourced income, so foreign remote income stays untaxed, usually conditional on residency-day thresholds. By contrast, the flat-rate group (Italy, Spain, Greece, Malta) taxes nomads at a reduced special rate, and the standard group (Czech Republic, Montenegro, Thailand, Ecuador, Brazil, Colombia, Malaysia, Namibia, Kazakhstan, Bulgaria, Hungary, Slovenia, Portugal, Mexico, Latvia, Indonesia, Estonia, Japan, Romania, South Korea) applies normal resident taxation once you cross tax-residency thresholds, and Albania, Taiwan, South Africa, Cyprus, Kenya tax nomads at ordinary local rates from day one. Per-country conditions are in the tax-safe visa finder above; day-count rules (typically 183 days) and treaty positions still apply regardless of visa — verify with the issuing tax authority before relying on any of these treatments.
Tax treatment is not verified for Belize. These records are excluded from tax comparisons until their treatment is confirmed.
| Country | Cost | Financial requirement | Duration | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech RepublicZivnostensky List (Trade License) | $120 | CZK 156,500 funds in bankCZK 156,500 proof-of-funds (50 × the CZK 3,130 existential minimum, since 1 January 2023; ~$7,500); trade-license structure; funds, not income | 3yr+ | Standard |
| MontenegroDigital Nomad Temporary Residence Permit | $51 | No income floorNo 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) | 2yr+ | Standard |
| UruguayRemote Worker Residence | $10 | No fixed minimumno 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) | 6mo+ | Tax-exempt |
| ThailandDestination Thailand Visa (DTV) | $400 | THB 500,000 funds in bankWashington requires three monthly bank statements, each ending with at least THB 500,000; this is proof of funds, not annual income. The fee there is USD 400; fees vary by post. Visa validity is five years, with up to 180 days per entry and one discretionary extension of up to 180 days per entry. Post-expiry visa renewal has not been verified | 5yr | Standard |
| VietnamE-Visa + DN-Friendly Extensions | $50 | No dedicated DNVno digital-nomad visa exists; 90-day e-visa route | 3mo+ | Territorial |
| Curaçao@HOME in Curaçao remote-worker permit | $299 | No income floorno published income floor — the official @HOME FAQ requires proof of location-independent foreign work and solvency, not a number; fee ANG 535 (≈US$299 at the 1.79 peg); 6 months plus one 6-month extension | 6mo+ | Tax-exempt |
| AlbaniaUnique Permit for digital mobile workers (Law 79/2021 art. 68) | $57 | $5K/yrMinistry of Interior procedure: monthly income of at least ALL 32,000 per person, or a deposit of at least ALL 300,000 per person for the year; review and issuance within 4–12 weeks (recorded as the 84-day upper bound); USD at the Bank of Albania official rate of 4 Sep 2026 (79.26 ALL per USD) | 1yr+ | Standard |
| EcuadorVisa Nómada (Rentista for remote work) | $300 | $17K/yr3× the unified basic salary (SBU US$482 in 2026) = US$1,446/month; US$50 application + US$250 issuance (Cancillería) | 2yr+ | Standard |
| BrazilVITEM XIV Digital Nomad Visa | $136 | $18K/yrUS$1,500/month income or US$18,000 in funds (CNIg RN 45/2021); consular fee varies (Stockholm SEK 1,300 ≈ US$136) | 1yr+ | Standard |
| MauritiusPremium Visa | $0 | $18K/yrUS$1,500/month per adult applicant (US$500 per dependent child); free of charge (Passport and Immigration Office) | 1yr+ | Territorial |
| ColombiaV-Nomada Digital (Digital Nomad Visa) | $239 | $20K/yr3x SMMLV monthly, last 3 months (Resolución 5477/2022 art. 46); refloats with the minimum wage. Modeled COP 1,750,905 SMMLV / COP 5,252,715 monthly retained; SMMLV amount and Resolución 3969/2026 attribution unverified; renewal and 48-month max unverified. Fee page states US$56 study + US$183 issuance | 2yr+ | Standard |
| MalaysiaDE Rantau (Digital Nomad Pass) | $218 | $24K/yrDE Rantau income split: $24,000/year for tech talent; $60,000/year for non-tech talent | 1yr+ | Standard |
| Sri LankaDigital Nomad Visa | $500 | $24K/yr$2,000/month minimum remittance per the official immigration policy PDF (verified 2026-08-12); launched February 2026 | 1yr+ | Tax-exempt |
| NamibiaDigital Nomad Visa | $206 | $24K/yrMain applicant must show at least US$2,000/month from remote work outside Namibia; NAD 3,300 programme fee (Ministry of Home Affairs) | 6mo | Standard |
| ItalyDigital Nomad Visa | $135 | $33K/yr€28,000/year = the Buenos Aires 2024 consular figure for the self-employed formula (3× the health-cost exemption level); salaried remote workers must also meet the applicable collective-agreement salary and the ISTAT average-salary floor (Washington 2026 checklist: €33,000 for the latter) — verify locally | 1yr+ | Flat rate |
| SpainDigital Nomad Visa (Ley de Startups) | $190 | $34K/yr200% of the 2026 SMI (€1,221/month): €2,442/month or €29,304/year; international teleworker instruction, salary-floor review 2026-10-07. Washington consulate fee is $190 for U.S. citizens and $106 for other citizens | 1yr+ | Flat rate |
| TurkeyDigital Nomad Visa | $150 | $36K/yrFormal DNV since April 2024; USD 3,000/month income via the GoTürkiye official portal (authoritative-secondary) | 1yr+ | Territorial |
| Costa RicaDigital Nomad Visa (Ley Nómada Digital) | $100 | $36K/yr$3,000/month income route; USD-set. The detailed ICT requirements page says $4,000/month with dependants; its summary page says $5,000, so confirm family eligibility with the issuer | 1yr+ | Territorial |
| PanamaShort Stay Visa for Remote Workers (Teletrabajo) | $300 | $36K/yr$36,000/year ($3,000/month) under Decreto 198/2021; 18-month max inferred from 9 months plus one renewal; current rule/fee currency not certified by the 2021 decree | 9mo+ | Territorial |
| KazakhstanNeo Nomad Visa (B12-1) | $230 | $36K/yrStable foreign-source income above US$3,000/month with six months of bank statements (Neo Nomad Visa B12-1, launched 2024); consular fee varies (London £170) | 1yr+ | Standard |
| BulgariaDigital Nomad Visa (Type-D Freelance Permit) | $100 | $36K/yrType-D visa; 50× gross minimum wage ≈€31,000/year; salary-indexed and refloats; applications opened Dec 20 2025 under Law on Foreigners amendment; verify at mvr.bg | 1yr+ | Standard |
| TaiwanDigital Nomad Visitor Visa | $100 | $40K/yrUS$40,000 previous-year income (US$20,000 if aged 20–29); multiple-entry visitor visa fee US$100 (BOCA, launched Jan 2025) | 6mo+ | Standard |
| South AfricaRemote Work Visitor's Visa (section 11(1)(b)(iv)) | $27 | $41K/yrGross salary of no less than R650,796 per annum shown by three months of bank statements (DHA notice effective 9 Oct 2024); R425 fee and non-renewability unverified (not stated in the sheet); 2024 document does not certify current rules | 3yr | Standard |
| HungaryWhite Card (Digital Nomad Permit) | $110 | $42K/yr€3,000/month net White Card threshold | 1yr+ | Standard |
| UAEVirtual Working Programme (Dubai) | $57 | $42K/yr$3,500/month under the UAE government and Dubai GDRFA virtual-work residence guidance. GDRFA publishes AED 200 plus 5% VAT for the residence service; the total can include further charges. One-year residence is renewable; no three-year maximum was found | 1yr+ | Tax-exempt |
| SloveniaDigital Nomad Permit | $100 | $45K/yr2× average net salary ≈ €3,222/month (€38,664/year, 2× SURS June-2026 net €1,610.91); salary-indexed and refloats | 1yr | Standard |
| GreeceDigital Nomad Visa | $75 | $49K/yr€3,500/month; USD parity recomputed at documented rate | 1yr+ | Flat rate |
| MaltaNomad Residence Permit | $349 | $49K/yr€42,000/year gross under official Nomad Residence Permit guidance | 1yr+ | Flat rate |
| CyprusDigital Nomad Visa | $81 | $49K/yrStable net income ≥ €3,500/month after tax; €70 permit fee (gov.cy Civil Registry and Migration Department) | 1yr+ | Standard |
| BarbadosWelcome Stamp | $2000 | $50K/yrExpected income ≥ US$50,000 over 12 months; US$2,000 individual fee (US$3,000 family) — barbadoswelcomestamp.bb | 1yr+ | Tax-exempt |
| DominicaWork in Nature (WIN) Extended Stay Visa | $900 | $50K/yrExpected income of US$50,000 or more over the next 12 months (windominica.gov.dm); US$100 application + US$800 individual fee | 2yr | Tax-exempt |
| CroatiaDigital Nomad Visa | $65 | $51K/yr2.5× 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) | 1yr | Tax-exempt |
| PortugalD8 Digital Nomad Visa | $128 | $51K/yrAverage monthly income over the preceding 3 months must be at least 4× the Portuguese minimum wage (€920 in 2026), or €3,680/month; €44,160 is an annualized comparison, not the native test. The D8 visa is valid four months (two entries), then the residence permit runs two years and renews for three-year periods (AIMA) | 2yr+ | Standard |
| KenyaClass N Digital Nomad Work Permit | $2200 | $55K/yrAssured annual income of US$55,000 from sources outside Kenya — Kenya Citizenship and Immigration (Amendment) Regulations 2024, Legal Notice 155, effective 1 October 2024; permit issued for one or two years, renewable; fees US$200 processing + US$1,000 issuance per year (Directorate of Immigration Class N page) | 2yr+ | Standard |
| MexicoTemporary Resident Visa | $56 | $57K/yrconsular economic-solvency test (Lineamientos generales para la expedición de visas): monthly income of at least 680 UMA-days over the last 6 months (MXN 79,771 at the 2026 UMA of MXN 117.31; consulate sheets quote about $4,300-4,500) or an average balance of 11,460 UMA-days over 12 months (consulate-specific USD equivalent); confirm dependant requirements with the issuing consulate; 180 days to 4 years | 1yr+ | Standard |
| LatviaLong-Stay Visa for Remote Work | $105 | $59K/yr2.5× previous-year average gross monthly wage = €4,213 (pmlp.gov.lv, 2026); €90 visa fee | 1yr | Standard |
| IndonesiaRemote Worker Visa (E33G) | $430 | $60K/yrE33G Remote Worker; requirement set in USD | 1yr | Standard |
| EstoniaDigital Nomad Visa | $139 | $63K/yrSources disagree: e-Residency FAQ €4,500 gross/month over six months; programme page €4,500 net/monthly; MFA teleworking sufficient funds €3,960/month. Modeled €4,500 retained; verify locally. D-visa fee €120 | 1yr | Standard |
| JapanDigital Nomad Visa | $96 | $64K/yr¥10M/year income; MOFA primary; 6-month non-renewable; visa fee revised to about ¥15,000 single-entry effective 1 July 2026 (MOFA fee notice) | 6mo | Standard |
| MontserratRemote Worker Stamp | $500 | $70K/yrRemote Employment Act: EC$189,000 (US$70,000) annual foreign income; US$500 individual fee; decided in 7 business days, up to 14 (montserratremoteworker.com) | 1yr+ | Tax-exempt |
| RomaniaDigital Nomad Visa (D/AS) | $349 | $73K/yr3× average gross monthly salary (RON 9,192 from 30 Mar 2026) for the last 6 months; €300 long-stay visa fee (eviza.mae.ro) | 6mo+ | Standard |
| South KoreaWorkation Visa (F-1-D) | $0 | $74K/yrF-1-D Workation Visa, permanent programme since 30 June 2026 (Ministry of Justice): income of 2× the prior-year per-capita GNI (about KRW 104.8M ≈ $74K/yr) as standard; 1× GNI (about KRW 52.4M ≈ $37K) only for applicants aged 18–34 living outside the Seoul capital region or in depopulation-concern areas; 1-year permit renewable to a 3-year maximum (pilot 2024–May 2026 was 2× flat, 2-year max) | 1yr+ | Standard |
| BelizeWork Where You Vacation — Long Stay Permit | Not verified | $75K/yrIndividual applicant employed outside Belize: USD 75,000/year; USD 100,000/year with dependents. Six-month permit, not extendable. Citizenship or permanent residence in an accepted country and medical coverage are required. Official sources disagree on fee currency; verify the payable amount with Immigration. | 6mo | Not verified |
Sorted by modeled annual income value; funds-only, no-fixed-minimum, and no-program rows are labeled in place. + = renewable. Tax treatment reflects the listed route.
Tax-exemptNo local tax on foreign incomeTerritorialOnly local-source income taxedFlat rateSpecial reduced rate available
Registry FAQ
Digital nomad visa index questions
Which entry has the lowest recorded annual income threshold?
Albania has the lowest modeled annual income value recorded in the registry at $4,845/year. USD values are modeled from the native-currency requirement, which is authoritative.
Does every entry have a quantified income threshold?
No. 6 entries do not carry a quantified income threshold because the registry records funds-only, no-fixed-minimum, or no-program statuses. “Not recorded in the WhereNext registry” is treated as missing data, not as a zero-dollar threshold.
When was the digital nomad visa registry last verified?
The dataset-level verification date recorded by the WhereNext registry is 2026-09-06.
Methodology & Notes
- Primary government and embassy sources are used where available; authoritative-secondary and secondary-only evidence is labeled.
- USD/year values are modeled approximations; native amounts and formulas are authoritative for threshold interpretation.
- Application costs in USD at current exchange rates (excludes legal fees, translations, apostilles).
- Tax treatment reflects the specific regime available to DN visa holders — not the general tax system.
- Processing times are estimates based on standard applications; expedited options may be available.
- Czechia, Mexico, and Vietnam lack a dedicated DNV; their documented alternative or no-program status is included explicitly.
- This is informational data, not immigration advice. Requirements change frequently — verify with official sources before applying.
Sources: official immigration and embassy material where available, plus labeled authoritative-secondary/secondary research. Full methodology
Newest programs: see the emerging digital-nomad destinations of 2026 — the countries that just launched a dedicated nomad visa (Slovenia, Japan, Italy, Thailand and more), each with its official launch date cited.
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