A digital nomad visa is a visa used to allow individuals to work in a foreign country or perform services using a computer and an internet connection.
These long-term visas are for foreigners who are not employed by a company or entity in the host country. The visa period ranges from six months to three years.
What are the eligibility requirements for the digital nomad visa?
Every country has its own set of rules regarding digital nomad visa requirements, however, they share some general requirements. These include:
- Applicants must be foreign citizens with clean criminal records
- Applicants must have contractual agreements with companies outside of the nation in which they’re applying
- Applicants must be able to provide services remotely
- Applicants must meet a specific monthly income (the amount varies from country to country)
Which countries offer a digital nomad visa?
Over 50 countries offer a visa for digital nomads or some type of permit for remote workers. Here’s the full list:
- Costa Rica
- Portugal
- Malta
- Greece
- Mexico
- Spain
- Estonia
- Croatia
- Saint Lucia
- Brazil
- Mauritius
- Bali (Indonesia)
- Georgia
- Thailand
- Bahamas
- Taiwan
- Aruba
- Dubai
- Seychelles
- Montenegro
- Panama
- Iceland
- Italy
- Norway
- Serbia
- Turkey
- Antigua/Barbuda
- Barbados
- Anguilla
- Cayman Islands
- Bermuda
- Montserrat
- Curaçao
- Dominica
- Colombia
- Hungary
- Czech Republic
- Cabo Verde
- Malaysia
- Romania
- Argentina
- Cyprus
- Latvia
- Germany
- South Africa
- Belize
- Grenada
- The Netherlands
- Ecuador
- New Zealand
- Namibia
What are some of the best countries for digital nomads?
Mexico – Professionals looking to move to Mexico to work as a digital nomad can apply for the Mexico temporary resident visa. This grants applicants a full year and option to extend up to three times for a total of three years.
Malta – To qualify for the remote worker visa, applicants must have a foreign job contract, be an owner or part owner of a registered company, or be a freelancer with a foreign contract in Malta. The digital nomad visa is good for one year and can be renewed twice.
The Bahamas – Digital nomads can live and work in the Bahamas for one year with the option to extend for a total of three years without an income requirement. There’s an application fee along with the visa cost (~1000 USD), but the process is relatively simple.
How much does a digital nomad visa cost?
The price of a digital nomad visa varies depending on the country, but costs typically range from $200 to $2,000. Some countries such as Georgia or Mauritius offer the visa for free.
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