Digital Nomad Visas· by numbers
60+ countries now offer a digital nomad visa. Across the 21 flagship programs below, income thresholds run from $1440 to $5580 a month. Every figure links to the official government source — with the date we last checked it.
Where the income bar sits lowest — and highest
Colored by the minimum monthly income each visa requires: brighter = more accessible. Countries not in this dataset are gray; asset-based or unpublished thresholds are shown apart.
Hover or tap any country for its income threshold.
Source: UsByNumbers — official government sources per country, CC BY 4.0
What can I afford?
Enter your monthly income — see which programs you clear on the income requirement alone.
On $3,500/mo, you meet the income requirement for 11 of 21 programs.
Just $238/mo more unlocks Mexico (threshold $3,738).
United Arab Emirates$3,500
South Korea$3,080
Costa Rica$3,000
Panama$3,000
Spain$2,637
Italy$2,520
Malaysia$2,000
Cabo Verde$1,620
Brazil$1,500
Mauritius$1,500
Colombia$1,440
Not income-based: Argentina, Thailand — judged on savings or with no published income figure, so they aren't counted above.
Estimate only. This calculator uses the income thresholds we last verified from official sources; it is not an eligibility decision. Thresholds change and vary by applicant. Confirm your case with the country’s official immigration authority.
The full visa table
Every program, its income bar, duration, fee and tax treatment — each row linked to the official government source and dated.
| Country | Program | Income (USD/mo) ▲ | Duration | Fee | Tax | Official source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | Visa V Digital Nomads | $1,440 | Up to 2 years | ~$54 study + ~$177–230 issuance | Foreign income generally untaxed for non-residents (>183 days → residence) | Gov. source | indicative |
| Brazil | Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV, Res. CNIg 45/2021) | $1,500 | 1 year → renewable for 1 more year | ~$100–290 (depends on consulate) | Ordinary resident after 183 days; foreign income under double-tax treaties | Gov. source | indicative |
| Mauritius | Premium Travel Visa | $1,500 | 1 year, renewable | Free (no government fee) | Foreign income untaxed unless remitted to a Mauritian account | Gov. source | indicative |
| Cabo Verde | Remote Working / Digital Nomad Visa | $1,620 | 6 months → renewable for 6 more months | ~€20 (airport fee) + consular costs | Foreign income untaxed | Gov. source | indicative |
| Malaysia | DE Rantau Nomad Pass | $2,000 | 3–12 months → renewable up to 12 months | RM 1,000 (~$215) main applicant | Foreign-sourced income exempt (conditions) | Gov. source | indicative |
| Italy | Digital Nomad and Remote Worker Visa | $2,520 | Up to 365 days → residence permit, renewable | €116 consular fee | Ordinary residence; a separate optional regime (forfettario/impatriati) may apply under conditions — not part of the visa | Gov. source | Gov-verified · 2026-07-27 |
| Spain | International Teleworker Visa (DNV) | $2,637 | 1 year (visa) → 3-year residence, renewable; path to permanent residence | ~€70–80 (application) + TIE residence card | Optional “Beckham” regime: 24% on income up to €600k, if conditions are met (set by the tax authority) | Gov. source | Gov-verified · 2026-07-27 |
| Costa Rica | Law 10008 — Stay for Remote Workers (Nómada) | $3,000 | 1 year → renewable for 1 more (up to 2 years) | $100 (statutory) | 0% on foreign income; not treated as a tax resident; import-duty exemption on work equipment | Gov. source | Gov-verified · 2026-07-27 |
| Panama | Short-Stay Visa — Remote Worker | $3,000 | 9 months → renewable for 9 more (max 18) | ~$250–300 government fee | Foreign income untaxed (territorial taxation) | Gov. source | indicative |
| South Korea | F-1-D Workation (Digital Nomad) Visa | $3,080 | Up to 1 year → renewable to 2 years; launched 30 June 2026 (previously a pilot) | ~$45–90 + fees | Tax residence after 183 days → ordinary regime | Gov. source | indicative |
| United Arab Emirates | Virtual Working Programme (Dubai Remote Work Visa) | $3,500 | 1 year, renewable on re-application | ~$287 + medical insurance + Emirates ID | 0% personal income tax | Gov. source | Gov-verified · 2026-07-27 |
 Mexico | Temporary Resident (income-based, de facto DNV) | $3,738 | 1 year → renewable up to 4 years; path to PR | ~$48 application + ~$390 card | Foreign-source income untaxed if there is no Mexican source | Gov. source | indicative |
 Greece | Digital Nomad Visa (Law 4825/2021) | $3,780 | 12-month visa → 2-year residence permit, renewable (since 2026: apply via a consulate abroad) | €75 (visa) / €150 (permit) — indicative | 50% income-tax relief for new tax residents, up to 7 years (set by the tax authority, AADE) | Gov. source | Gov-verified · 2026-07-27 |
 Croatia | Temporary Stay for Digital Nomads | $3,913 | Up to 18 months; extendable up to 6 more months; re-apply after a break | €46–56 (application) + €31.85 biometric card | Foreign income of nomads generally exempt (set by the tax authority — confirm with Porezna uprava) | Gov. source | Gov-verified · 2026-07-27 |
 Portugal | D8 (Digital Nomad / Remote Work Visa) | $3,974 | 1 year → renewable; path to 5-year residence | ~€110 visa + ~€180 residence (indicative) | Ordinary residence after 183 days; IFICI (“NHR 2.0”) may apply to some professions (set by the tax authority) | Gov. source | Gov-verified · 2026-07-27 |
 Barbados | Barbados Welcome Stamp | $4,167 | 12 months, renewable | $2,000 (individual) / $3,000 (family) | 0% local income tax for welcome-stamp residents | Gov. source | indicative |
 Estonia | Digital Nomad Visa (C/D) | $4,500 | Up to 1 year (Type D), limited renewal | €80 (C) / €100 (D) | Tax residence after 183 days → ordinary regime | Gov. source | indicative |
 Indonesia | E33G Remote Worker KITAS | $5,000 | 1 year, renewable | ~$150–300 (depends on channel) | Foreign income untaxed under PER-23/2025 (verify — rule is recent) | Gov. source | indicative |
 Japan | Designated Activities — Digital Nomad (6-month) | $5,580 | 6 months, NOT renewable (reapply after 6 months) | ~¥3,000–6,000 | Does not create tax residence for stays under 6 months | Gov. source | indicative |
 Argentina | Digital Nomad Visa | not published | Up to 180 days → renewable for 180 more | ~$200 (varies) | Foreign income generally outside the taxable base for short stays | Gov. source | indicative |
 Thailand | Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) | asset-based | 5-year multi-entry; 180 days per stay, extendable once (+180) | ~$300–400 (varies by mission) | Foreign income taxed only if remitted in the year it is earned (general resident rule, not visa-specific) | Gov. source | Gov-verified · 2026-07-27 |
Frequently asked questions
What income do you need for a digital nomad visa?
It varies widely by country. In this dataset the lowest monthly bar is around $1,440 (Colombia) and the highest is about $5,580 (Japan), with a median near $3,000. A few programs are asset-based rather than income-based — Thailand’s DTV, for example, looks at savings — and Argentina publishes no fixed figure. Always confirm the current threshold on the official government portal linked in the table.
Which country has the cheapest digital nomad visa to qualify for?
On the income requirement alone, Colombia (~$1,440/mo) sits lowest, followed by Brazil, Mauritius and Cabo Verde (all around $1,500–$1,620/mo). "Cheapest" here means the lowest income bar, not the lowest application fee — fees and cost of living differ separately.
Do you pay tax on a digital nomad visa?
It depends on the country and how long you stay. Several programs — the UAE, Croatia, Costa Rica, Panama, Barbados and others — levy no local tax on foreign income for visa holders. Others tax you as an ordinary resident once you pass roughly 183 days. This is general information, not tax advice; confirm your situation with a qualified adviser and the country’s tax authority.
Can Americans apply for a digital nomad visa?
Yes. Most digital nomad visas are open to applicants of any nationality who can prove remote income from outside the host country, and US citizens are eligible for the programs listed here. Requirements and processing differ by country — check the official immigration authority linked per row.
Does a digital nomad visa lead to permanent residency?
Sometimes. Portugal, Spain, Mexico and a few others allow the nomad permit to be renewed and can count toward a path to permanent residence or citizenship. Many others — Japan, Croatia, Cabo Verde — are strictly temporary with no direct route to residency. The "Duration" column notes which programs renew.
How long does a digital nomad visa take to process?
Processing time is not a field we publish here because it changes constantly and varies by consulate — anywhere from a couple of weeks to a few months is common. For a realistic timeline, check the official portal linked in the table for the country you have in mind.
Methodology & sources
Sources & data — how we compile this dataset
How we compile this dataset
Every factual field on this page — income threshold, permit duration and renewal, application fee, tax treatment — is collected by us directly from the official government or immigration-authority source for each country. Each row links to the primary government page it was taken from (see "Official source" column) together with the date we last verified it. This compilation is our own original work.
Figures change. We record a "last verified" date per country; always confirm the current requirements on the linked official portal before acting.
Third-party rankings and ratings
Where we mention how a program is ranked or rated, those assessments belong to their authors and are cited, not reproduced. We reference their published conclusions with attribution; we do not copy or recalculate their composite scores, weightings or index methodologies. Rankings cited on this page:
- Global Citizen Solutions — Global Digital Nomad Visa Index
- Immigrant Invest — Digital Nomad Visa Index
- VisaGuide.World — Digital Nomad Visa Index
For any ranking figure, refer to the original publication linked above.
Corrections
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License
Primary facts compiled by UsByNumbers are released under CC BY 4.0. Third-party composites and scores are not included.