Digital Nomad Visa Countries 202657Countries with Remote Work Visas & Residence Routes

Remote workers employed by or freelancing for companies/clients established outside Albania. Must have valid employment or service contract with a foreign entity and sufficient income to cover accommodation and living expenses in Albania.

Individuals who work remotely for employers or clients based outside Andorra using telecommunications and technology, without requiring a specific geographic location. Annual quota: 50 permits per year for digital nomads specifically. If the 50-permit digital nomad quota is exhausted, additional permits may still be granted up to a combined ceiling of 100 permits shared with the entrepreneurship programme quota.

Third-country nationals (non-EU/EEA/Swiss) who work remotely for employers or businesses registered outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland. Three eligible categories: (1) employees of companies registered outside EU/EEA/Switzerland, (2) entrepreneurs/managers owning 25%+ of a company registered abroad, (3) self-employed remote workers with at least 1 year of prior remote operation. Minimum average annual income of EUR 31,000 (50x the minimum monthly wage as of January 2025) for the prior calendar year. Must have valid health insurance and proof of accommodation in Bulgaria.

Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals working remotely via digital technology for a foreign employer or own foreign-registered company. Cannot provide services to Croatian clients. Minimum monthly income EUR 3,622.50.

Highly qualified IT and marketing professionals. Two categories: (1) employees of a foreign company working remotely in Czechia who remain employed abroad; (2) freelancers holding Czech business license in IT or marketing. Available to nationals of: Australia, Brazil, India, Israel, Japan, Canada, South Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, USA, and Taiwan. Applicants must not have held a valid Czech long-term visa or residence permit within the preceding year.

Remote workers employed by companies registered outside Estonia, owners of companies registered abroad, or freelancers working primarily for foreign clients. Minimum monthly net income of EUR 4,500 (EUR 150/day benchmark). Must be able to work independently and remotely.

Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals who work remotely for employers or clients based entirely outside Greece. Must demonstrate monthly income of at least €3,500 (net) or €4,200 with a dependent spouse, or €4,830 with additional dependents. Must have comprehensive private health insurance.

Third-country nationals with verified employment relationship or company ownership outside Hungary, working remotely from Hungary using digital technology. Must not pursue any gainful activity in Hungary or hold shares in Hungarian companies. Minimum net monthly income: EUR 3,000 for at least 6 months prior to entry.

Non-EEA nationals who are visa-exempt to enter Schengen and have not received an Icelandic long-term visa in the past 12 months. Must work remotely for a foreign employer or be self-employed abroad. Monthly income must be at least ISK 1,000,000 (ISK 1,300,000 if applying with spouse/partner or dependent children under 18). Must hold valid international health insurance.

Non-EU highly specialised workers who work remotely. Two categories: (1) Digital Nomads: freelancers/self-employed; (2) Remote Workers: employees of foreign companies working entirely remotely. Must demonstrate minimum annual income of EUR 24,789 (as of 2024, calculated as 3x the Italian minimum annual healthcare exemption threshold). Must have valid health insurance (minimum EUR 30,000 coverage). Must hold university degree or equivalent professional qualification relevant to their field.

Third-country nationals employed by an OECD-registered employer or self-employed in an OECD country, able to work remotely. Minimum monthly gross salary/income of EUR 4,213 (2.5x average monthly gross wage). Health insurance minimum EUR 42,600 liability coverage required. Minimum 6 months employment with current employer (for employees).

Available to non-EU/EEA/Swiss third-country nationals who work remotely. Minimum gross annual income: €42,000 (for applications from 1 April 2024 onwards; previous threshold was €32,400). Applicants must work for a foreign-registered employer under contract, or be a partner/shareholder of a foreign-registered company, or provide freelance/consulting services to foreign-based clients. Initial permit: 1 year; renewable up to 3 times (maximum 4 years total). Requires valid travel document, health insurance covering EU risks, property rental/purchase agreement, police certificate.

Foreign nationals working remotely for foreign companies (employees, independent contractors, or shareholders/partners of foreign companies). Minimum income: 18 forecasted average salaries of Moldova per year for the preceding 6 months (approximately 3x national average monthly salary per month; estimated ~€2,700–2,800/month for 2026). Valid health insurance and proof of accommodation required.

Foreigners employed or working electronically for a foreign company, or own a company not registered in Montenegro. Must provide: proof of financial means (income of at least 3x Montenegro minimum wage, approximately EUR 1,800–2,400/month), accommodation, health insurance covering Montenegro, valid travel document (3+ months beyond permit period), no criminal conviction exceeding 6 months imprisonment.

Remote workers (both salaried employees and self-employed/freelancers) earning income from sources outside Portugal. Minimum income: 4x the national minimum monthly guarantee remuneration for the preceding 3 months (approx. EUR 3,480/month as of 2025 based on minimum wage). Valid employment/service contract or proof of services required.

Foreign nationals working remotely for foreign employers or as self-employed individuals; must demonstrate proof of employment/contracts with foreign companies and sufficient funds

Non-EU/EEA nationals who work remotely for a company or clients registered outside Slovenia, or are self-employed abroad. Must have monthly funds of at least twice the average monthly net salary in Slovenia (approximately EUR 3,200/month as of early 2026). Must hold valid health insurance (min EUR 30,000 coverage) and have a clean criminal record.

Non-EU nationals working remotely for companies located outside Spain. Must hold a university degree from a prestigious institution or have 3+ years of professional experience. Employees must work exclusively for non-Spanish companies; self-employed may work up to 20% for Spanish entities.

Remote workers, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and professionals working for entities established outside Bhutan. Must be able to work remotely. No mandatory minimum income requirement if annual visa fee is paid.

Third-country (non-EU/EEA) nationals who work remotely using telecommunications technology for employers or clients located abroad. Maximum of 500 permits total.

Citizens of visa-free countries (approximately 96 nationalities) who are remote workers, freelancers, full-time employees, or business owners working for foreign employers. Minimum income USD 2,000/month or USD 24,000 in savings required. Health insurance required.

Foreign nationals employed by a company established outside Indonesia, with minimum annual income of USD 60,000 and minimum savings/expenses of USD 2,000

Nationals of visa-exempt countries/regions (approximately 70 countries). Must be employed by or provide services to entities/organizations established outside Japan. Annual income of at least JPY 10 million. Must hold sufficient private medical insurance (minimum JPY 10 million per person). Cannot work for Japanese entities.

Foreign IT professionals (software development, cybersecurity, UI/UX, DevOps, and related fields) who obtain a petition from the Ministry of Digital Development / Astana Hub confirming qualification; requires IIN and digital signature (EDS) from a Kazakhstan embassy prior to applying

Digital professionals and entrepreneurs working remotely for foreign employers; minimum stable monthly income of USD 3,000; requires tax declarations, criminal record clearance, health insurance

Skilled foreign professionals, consultants, and small-scale entrepreneurs seeking to work in Kuwait without a traditional kafala employer sponsor. Specific profession lists and income thresholds pending final regulations as of June 2026.

Foreign nationals working remotely in ICT, software development, data and web services, AI and robotics, media and digital arts, gaming, e-sports, and related fields. Must provide proof of remote contracts and evidence of income. Citizens of eligible nations (both visa-exempt CIS/EAEU members and visa-required nationals may apply).

Foreign nationals (all nationalities except Israel) aged 18+. Tech Talent/Profession: minimum USD 24,000 annual income from non-Malaysian sources. Non-Tech Talent/Profession: minimum USD 60,000 annual income from non-Malaysian sources. Must have active contract of 3+ months duration with foreign/non-Malaysian employer.

Remote workers earning at least USD 1,500/month or holding USD 20,000 in savings, with health insurance of USD 100,000 valid in Nepal

Foreign nationals aged 18+ who work remotely via digital technologies exclusively for overseas clients or employers. Must be from countries offering reciprocal digital nomad visas to Filipinos and maintaining a Philippine Foreign Service Post. Minimum income: USD 24,000/year. Must have valid health insurance. Clean criminal record required.

Foreign nationals who are self-employed or employed by an overseas company, working remotely, with at least 1 year of work experience in the same industry, aged 18+. Minimum income approximately KRW 88.1 million/year (double South Korea's GNI per capita). Must hold valid private health insurance (minimum KRW 100 million coverage).

Foreign nationals who earn income remotely from clients or employers outside Sri Lanka; must have international health insurance covering Sri Lanka; requires recommendation from Ministry of Digital Economy

Nationals of Taiwan visa-exempt countries only. Age 30+: annual salary at least USD 40,000 (within last 2 years); Age 20-29: annual salary at least USD 20,000. Alternative: hold a digital nomad visa from another country. Bank statements must show average at least USD 10,000/month over 6 months. Must hold proof of international health insurance.

Foreign nationals working remotely for overseas employers, freelancers, digital content creators. Requirements: passport valid 6+ months, bank statements (3 months) with min ending balance THB 500,000, proof of income/salary slips (6 months), foreign employment contract or certificate authenticated by embassy.

Ages 21-55; university degree; documented digital/remote work; minimum income of USD 3,000/month (USD 36,000/year); passport valid 6+ months; available to citizens of 34 specified countries (primarily European nations plus USA, Canada, selected former Soviet states)

Foreign nationals employed remotely outside UAE with minimum monthly salary of USD 3,500 or equivalent in foreign currency

Programme closed to new applications as of November 15, 2025. Previously required remote work capability and demonstrated minimum annual income of US$50,000 for each year of the 2-year stay. Valid medical insurance and police clearance were required.

Foreign nationals from countries that do not require a tourist visa to enter Argentina, who provide remote services using digital or telecommunications means to individuals or legal entities domiciled abroad

Remote workers and students working/studying for employers/institutions outside the Bahamas

Remote workers, freelancers, and entrepreneurs who work location-independently for companies or individuals outside Barbados. Minimum annual income of USD $50,000. Individuals and families qualify. Participants may not accept employment from or offer services to persons or entities carrying on business in Barbados.

Citizens or permanent residents of EU, UK, USA, or Canada who are employed outside Belize; minimum annual income of USD $75,000 for individuals or USD $100,000 for couples/families; clear criminal record check (no more than 6 months old); travel insurance with minimum coverage of US $50,000; notarized banking reference and account statement

Foreign nationals who work remotely for foreign companies or clients outside Brazil, using information and communication technology. Must demonstrate minimum monthly income of USD 1,500 or available savings of at least USD 18,000. Valid passport, criminal background check (apostilled), health insurance with minimum USD 30,000 coverage required.

Foreigners who provide remote work or telecommuting services exclusively for foreign companies (as independent contractor or employee), or who start a digital content or IT venture of interest to Colombia. Must hold passport from a visa-exempt nationality (per Resolution 5488 of 2022) or apply for a V visa if nationality is not exempt. Minimum income: 3x Colombia's SMMLV per month (approx. COP 5,252,715 / USD 1,400 at 2026 rates). Must have health insurance covering Colombia.

Foreign nationals who provide paid remote services to a natural person or legal entity located outside Costa Rica using digital or telecommunication technologies. Must earn minimum USD 3,000/month (USD 4,000/month if including dependents) from outside Costa Rica, documented over the prior year.

Foreign nationals working remotely for employers or clients domiciled abroad; own a company or work for foreign legal or natural persons in a remote, digital, or telework capacity. Citizens of approximately 183 countries eligible. Income requirement: minimum 3 times the Unified Basic Salary (SBU) per month (~USD 1,446/month in 2026). Valid health insurance covering Ecuador required.

Non-nationals (excluding OECS Protocol Member State citizens) who earn at least EC$100,000 per year (approx. USD 37,000) from outside Grenada. Must not work for or offer services to any person or business in Grenada. Applicant must have a valid passport, health insurance, and a clean police certificate.

Article 11 of Reglamento IGM-016-2025 (for remote workers employed by a foreign employer): requires bank statements showing a minimum monthly income of USD 2,000 from abroad (USD 3,000 if accompanied by dependents). Effective October 8, 2025 per Acuerdo IGM-016-2025, confirmed by Consortium Legal analysis. No Guatemalan employer or local guarantor required for this category. Residency valid for 1 year, renewable annually. After 5 years, eligible for permanent residency. The official category designation is 'trabajador migrante con empleador extranjero' - there is no separate formal 'digital nomad visa' branding in the official regulation.

Foreign nationals with income from sources outside Mexico. Must demonstrate: monthly income of at least approximately $3,737.95 USD for the past 6 months OR savings of approximately $73,257.65 USD for the past 12 months (amounts derived from UMA-based thresholds reported by official consulates). Must apply at a Mexican consulate abroad before entering Mexico.

Must work for a foreign transnational company or be a self-employed remote worker performing functions with effects abroad; minimum annual income of B/. 36,000 (USD 36,000) from foreign sources; must not work for Panamanian companies or clients inside Panama.

Foreign nationals who work remotely for companies domiciled outside Peru. Introduced by Decreto Legislativo 1582 (November 2023).

Remote workers, freelancers employed by or self-employed with clients outside Saint Lucia, and students enrolled in remote learning programs. No minimum income requirement stated. All nationalities eligible (subject to visa requirements). Valid passport with at least 6 months validity.

Established under Decree 238/022. Duration: 6 months, renewable for additional 6 months (12 months total). Eligibility: self-employed or employed by foreign companies. Must first enter as regular tourist. Requirements: online application form, affidavit of financial self-sufficiency, clean criminal record (for extension), vaccination certificate from Uruguay. No minimum income threshold specified on official page. Can transition to temporary or permanent residency. Contact: dnm-hip@minterior.gub.uy.

Persons working remotely for a company or entity outside Cabo Verde. Required documents: passport, criminal record from country of origin, proof of employment/contract with remote employer, proof of income, proof of accommodation in Cabo Verde, medical certificate.

Foreign nationals who work remotely within Kenya for a company registered outside Kenya: under employment contract, as shareholder or business representative of a foreign company, or self-employed serving clients outside Kenya. Must provide bank statements or payslips for last 3 months proving income.

Nationals from 180+ countries including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Singapore, UAE and most European nations. Applicant must not enter the Mauritius labour market; main place of business and source of income must be outside Mauritius; must have proof of long stay plans and sufficient travel and health insurance.

Qualifying remote workers in priority professional fields

Foreign nationals employed by a foreign-based employer; must hold a valid employment contract signed by both applicant and employer; minimum gross salary of R650,796.00 per annum; must be resident in a country with a valid long-term residence status (e.g., Green Card, work visa); B1/B2 US visa holders not eligible (must apply in country of origin)