COUNTRIES THAT OFFER DIGITAL NOMAD VISAS

Gareth Dwyer -

With the popularity of the digital nomad lifestyle on the rise, many countries have sought to offer specialized visas in order to attract travelers. We've put together a list of some of the most popular countries and what they offer as well as countries who will soon be offering digital nomad visas.

  1. Anguilla - Stay & work for 3 - 12 months. Requirements: A completed application form, proof of employment, proof of visas (if applicable), valid police clearance. Cost: Approx $2000 US.
  2. Antigua & Barbuda - Stay & work for up to 2  years. Requirements: Proof of payment, 2 passport photos, copy of passport, proof of medical insurance, police clearance, proof of employment, proof of funds to support yourself during your stay. Cost: Approx $1500 US.
  3. Aruba - Short stay visa valid for 3 months (tax free). Pets are welcome. Only certain nationalities qualify for this visa so its best to contact the embassy to confirm. Requirements: Passport, return ticket, sufficient income for your stay, proof of vaccinations for Covid & Yellow fever. Cost: Based on your nationality.
  4. Australia - Live & work for up to 1 year with the possibility of a renewal in certain cases. There is an age restriction of between 18 & 35 years to qualify. It is recommended that you contact the embassy directly as other special conditions apply. Cos: $347 US.
  5. Barbados - Stay & work for up to 1 year. Requirements: Completed application form, proof of employment, Must earn more than $50 000 US per year. Cost: $2000 US.
  6. Belize - Live & work for 6 months with an option to renew. If you have children, they may sign up for local schools. Requirements: Proof of employment with minimum annual income of $75 000 US, proof of travel insurance, proof of income, police clearance. Cost: $300 US.
  7. Bermuda - Work & stay up to 1 year. Requirements: Completed application form, proof of employment, proof of travel insurance. Cost: $263 US.
  8. Brazil - Live & work for up to 1 year (tax free). Requirements: Apply in person at your nearest embassy, proof of income (minimum of $18 000 US), proof of health and travel insurance. Cost: $100 US.
  9. Cambodia - Only valid for 30 days but can be extended. Requirements: Valid passport, passport photo. Cost: Between $30 - $50 US.
  10. Cape Verde - Stay for 6 months. Requirements: Proof of income (minimum of $21 600 US per year), completed application form, passport photo, proof of accommodation, proof of medical insurance, recent bank statement. Cost: $64.
  11. Cayman Islands - Work & stay up to 2 years. Requirements: Proof of annual income (must be more than $100 000 US per year), Proof of health insurance. Cost: $1469 US.
  12. Costa Rica - Work & stay for up to 1 year. Stay tax free, you'll be able to open a local bank account and drive with your home country drivers license. Requirements: Provide proof of income (must be more than $3000 US per month), proof of health insurance. Cost: Yet to be determined.
  13. Croatia - Work & stay for up to 1 year. Requirements: Completed application form, copy of passport, proof of health insurance, proof of employment, proof of current funds (must be more than $4500 US), recent police clearance, proof of accommodation, passport photo. Cost: Several costs involved, refer to embassy website for full list.
  14. Curacao - Only available to Dutch and US citizens. Requirements: Completed application form, proof of employment, copy of passport, proof of travel insurance. Cost: $300 US.
  15. Cyprus - Stay for up to 1 year but you will have to pay taxes after staying 183 days. Requirements: Minimum income threshold of $3500 per month, proof of medical insurance, proof of accommodation, clear criminal record, declaration that you do not intend to work or provide services in the country. Cost: To be determined.
  16. Czech Republic - Work & stay for 1 year (possible to extend). Requirements: Trade licence for your trade (list here), proof of accommodation, Proof of current funds (More than $5700 US). Cost: Refer to embassy. You will also need to pay around $80 US per month in local taxes.
  17. Dominica - Work & stay for up to 18 months. Requirements: Proof of remote employment earning more than $50 000 US per year, Police clearance. Cost: $900 US.
  18. Dubai, UAE - Work & stay for 1 year (tax free). Requirements: Valid passport, proof of health insurance, proof of employment with at least a 1 year contract earning a minimum of $5000 US per month, 3 months salary slips and bank statements. Cost: $611 US.
  19. Estonia - Work & stay for 1 year. Requirements: Proof of employment, Proof of sufficient income (at least $3500 US), completed application form. Cost: $80 for short stay and $100 for long stay.
  20. Germany - Work & stay for up to 3 years. You will pay taxes during your stay. Requirements are much stricter than most countries. Firstly, you will need permission from a local tax office, proof of a local accommodation, proof of health insurance, proof of sufficient income, you must work with German clients and be able to prove that you are adding value to the German economy. Cost: $100 US.
  21. Malta - Work & stay for up to 1 year. Requirements: Proof of income (minimum of $2700 US per month), completed application forms, letter of intent, passport, proof of employment, proof of health insurance, bank statements. Cost: $300.
  22. Mauritius - Valid for 1 year and can be renewed but you will have to pay taxes after 183 days. Requirements: Proof of employment, Proof of income of which you must a minimum $1500, negative Covid test, return ticket, proof of accommodation and travel insurance. Cost: FREE.
  23. Mexico - Live & work for 1 to 3 years tax free. Requirements: Copy of passport, passport photo, proof of employment, proof of sufficient funds (at least $27000 or earn at least $1620 per month), completed application form. Cost: $48 US
  24. Montserrat - Valid for 1 year. Requirements: Online application with completed application, proof of employment, passport photo, copy of passport & birth certificate, proof of health insurance. Cost: $500 US.
  25. Portugal - Stay & work for 1 year with the option to renew up to 5 years. Requirements: Proof of income, Earn at least $600 per month, proof of health insurance, agree to a criminal background check. Cost: $180 US.
  26. Seychelles - Live & work for up to 1 year. Requirements: Proof of employment and income, proof of health & travel insurance, valid passport. Cost: $46 US.
  27. St. Lucia -  Valid from 6 weeks to 1 year. Requirements: Completed application form, 2 passport photos, return ticket, copy of travel itinerary, proof of accommodation. Cost: $47 US.

COUNTRIES LOOKING INTO DM VISAS:

South Africa - Expected to be valid between 90 days and 1 year. Standard documents will be required. Expected launch is unknown.

Italy - Still in the early development stages, not much is known ye about the requirements or costs, however i is expected to be valid for up to 1 year.

Indonesia - You would be able to stay and work for up to 5 years while paying no taxes to the local government. It is unknown as to when this will become available.

Spain -Expected to launch in September 2022 and will be valid for 1 year. Requirements: Provide proof of sufficient funds, agree to a criminal background check, proof of accommodation, declaration letter of your intent to work remotely, proof of travel insurance. Cost: to be determined.

Montenegro - This visa option will only be available until 2025 and not much has been confirmed as yet.