Countries offering Digital Nomad / Remote Work Visas

The following countries have launched or are going to launch programs encouraging remote workers to relocate with a remote work visa. Check them out!

Anguilla

Work from Anguilla

Requirements:

  • Proof of Employment or Business Incorporation Certificate
  • Police Record (with a validity of not more than six (6) months for all applicants 18 years and older
  • Proof of relationship to dependents
  • Copy of Birth Certificate
  • Description of the work the applicant will be doing

πŸ—“οΈ Duration: 1 Year

More Info:
https://ivisit.gov.ai/ https://escape.ivisitanguilla.com/work-from-anguilla/  

Antigua and Barbuda

Nomad Digital Residence Visa Programme

Requirements:

  • Certificate of medical insurance coverage for the period of their intended stay
  • Evidence of employment, including self-employment
  • Declaration certifying expected income of at least US$50,000 (per year)

πŸ—“οΈ Duration: 2 Years
πŸ›’ Fees: 1500
πŸ’° Required Income: 4160

More Info:
https://antigua-barbuda.com/nomaddigitalresidence  

Argentina

Digital Nomad Visa in Buenos Aires (announced)

Requirements:


More Info:
https://baglobal.buenosaires.gob.ar/EN/nomades-digitales.php  

Bahamas

Bahamas BEATS

Requirements:

  • Work Remotely and proof of Employment
  • Health Insurance
  • For Students: Student ID

πŸ—“οΈ Duration: 1 Year
πŸ›’ Fees: 1025

More Info:
https://portal.immigration.gov.bs/ https://www.bahamasbeats.com/  

Barbados

Barbados Welcome Stamp

Requirements:

  • Monthly income of $4,200 ($50,000 annual)

πŸ—“οΈ Duration: 1 Year
πŸ›’ Fees: 2000
πŸ’° Required Income: 4200

More Info:
https://barbadoswelcomestamp.bb/  

Bermuda

Work from Bermuda Certificate

Requirements:

  • No minimum income but have substantial means or continuous income
  • Employee of a company or run own company registered and operating outside of Bermuda
  • Valid health insurance coverage
  • Not convicted of a crime in Bermuda or elsewhere
  • evidence of enrollment in a Research, Undergraduate, Graduate or Doctorate Programme, in the case of a student

πŸ—“οΈ Duration: 1 Year
πŸ›’ Fees: 263

More Info:
https://www.gotobermuda.com/workfrombermuda  

Cape Verde

Remote Working Program

Requirements:

  • Meet the income requirement
  • Proof of health insurance
  • Passport valid for 6 months

πŸ—“οΈ Duration: 1 Year
πŸ›’ Fees: 64
πŸ’° Required Income: 1780

More Info:
https://www.remoteworkingcaboverde.com/en/form https://www.remoteworkingcaboverde.com/en  

Cayman Islands

Global Citizen Concierge Certificate

Requirements:

  • Monthly income of $8,300 ($100,000 annual)
  • Obtain local health insurance within first 30 days
  • Employee of a company or run own company
  • Police Clearance (Federal criminal record or similar documentation)
  • Bank reference (bank manager's written opinion of your credit standing which includes the length of time in which you have been with the bank and the average balance of your accounts)

πŸ—“οΈ Duration: 2 Years
πŸ›’ Fees: 1469
πŸ’° Required Income: 8300

More Info:
https://www.visitcaymanislands.com/en-gb/global-citizen-concierge/about-the-program  

Costa Rica

Rentista Visa

Requirements:

  • Monthly income of $2,500 ($30,000 annual) or deposit of $60,000

πŸ—“οΈ Duration: 2 Years
πŸ’° Required Income: 2500

More Info:
https://www.migracion.go.cr/SitePages/Inicio.aspx  

Croatia

Digital Nomad Visa

Requirements:

  • Valid travel document (period of validity of a travel document must be three months longer than the period of validity of intended stay)
  • Employment or self-employment and work remotely
  • Proof of health insurance (travel or private health insurance must cover the territory of Croatia)
  • Provide your address of stay or of intended stay (first time applying? temporary address like hostel/hotel is ok, if you have a reservation/confirmed reservation of accommodation)
  • Proof that you have not been convicted of a criminal offense
  • Monthly Income of around $2,600 ($31,000 annual)
  • When staying 1 year - availability of around $31,000.

πŸ—“οΈ Duration: 1 Year
πŸ›’ Fees: 187
πŸ’Έ Required Funds: 31000

More Info:
https://mup.gov.hr/aliens-281621/stay-and-work/temporary-stay-of-digital-nomads/286833  

Curaçao

@HOME in Curaçao

Requirements:

  • Work remotely (for a company or clients outside of CuraΓ§ao)
  • Proof of health insurance

πŸ—“οΈ Duration: 1 Year
πŸ›’ Fees: 294

More Info:
https://athomeincuracao.com/remote-workers/application-remote-workers/ https://athomeincuracao.com/remote-workers  

Dominica

Work In Nature Visa

Requirements:

  • Police record without criminal record
  • Bank reference letter
  • Working remotely
  • Employment letter
  • Proof of health insurance
  • Monthly income of $4,200 ($50,000 annual)

πŸ—“οΈ Duration: 1,5 Years
πŸ›’ Fees: 900
πŸ’° Required Income: 4200

More Info:
https://windominica.gov.dm/  

Estonia

Digital Nomad Visa

Requirements:

  • Work location independent / remote (employment, self-employment, freelancer)
  • Monthly Income of around $4,233 gross of tax ($51,000 annual)

πŸ—“οΈ Duration: 1 Year
πŸ›’ Fees: 118
πŸ’° Required Income: 4233

More Info:
https://e-resident.gov.ee/nomadvisa/  

Georgia

Remotely from Georgia

Requirements:

  • Freelancer, full-time employee or entrepreneur
  • Monthly income of $2,000 ($24,000 annual)

πŸ—“οΈ Duration: 1 Year
πŸ’° Required Income: 2000

More Info:
https://georgia.travel/en_US/article/remotely-from-georgia  

Germany

Freelance Visa

Requirements:

  • Differs between cities (this example is for Berlin)
  • Have an address in Germany
  • Found a company or work as a freelancer that benefits local economy
  • Submit a business and financing plan
  • Business registration
  • Health insurance

πŸ—“οΈ Duration: 3 Years
πŸ›’ Fees: 118

More Info:
https://service.berlin.de/dienstleistung/305249/en/  

Greece

Requirements:

  • Introduced in 2021, the Digital Nomad Visa for Greece allows people who are not citizens of the European Union or European Economic Area and who work remotely to legally live and work in Greece for up to one year. It also allows you to bring your immediate family members with you, as long as you meet all the requirements. So if you’ve been toying with the idea of becoming a digital nomad in Greece, let’s have a look at the steps you need to follow to make that dream come true.

πŸ—“οΈ Duration: 7
πŸ’° Required Income: 3500

More Info:
https://workfromgreece.gr/  

Iceland

Remote Work Visa

Requirements:

  • Applicant does not need a visa for iceland
  • Purpose of stay is to work remotely
  • Monthly income of around $8,000 ($96,000 annual)
  • Health insurance (either wihin Iceland or with external service)

πŸ—“οΈ Duration: 6 Months
πŸ›’ Fees: 97
πŸ’° Required Income: 8000

More Info:
https://utl.is/files/Eydublod/L-802_Long_term_visa_for_remote_work.pdf  

Indonesia

Digital Nomad Visa for Bali (announced)

Requirements:

πŸ—“οΈ Duration: 5 Years

More Info:

Malta

Nomad Residency Permit

Requirements:

  • Prove of remote work and independence of location
  • Employee or shareholder/partner that works for a company that is registered in a foreign country
  • Or be a freelancer/consultant with clients in foreign country

πŸ—“οΈ Duration: 1 Year
πŸ›’ Fees: 354

More Info:
https://residencymalta.gov.mt/overview/  

Mauritius

Premium Visa

Requirements:

  • Monthly income of $1,500 ($18,000 annual)
  • Proof long stay plans
  • Have travel and health insurance
  • Dont enter Mauritius Labour market
  • Business, source of income or profits come from outside of Mauritius.

πŸ—“οΈ Duration: 1 Year
πŸ’° Required Income: 1500

More Info:
https://www.edbmauritius.org/premium-visa/  

Montserrat

Remote Work Stamp

Requirements:

  • Proof of valid health insurance
  • Proof of Employment/Business Incorporation Certificate
  • Police Record
  • Proof of annual income
  • Monthly income of $5,830 ($70,000 annual)

πŸ—“οΈ Duration: 1 Year
πŸ›’ Fees: 500
πŸ’° Required Income: 5830

More Info:
https://montserratremoteworker.com/  

Seychelles

Workcation Retreat

Requirements:

  • Provide documents as proof of being an employee/business owner
  • Provide proof of income or wealth
  • Hold a valid medical and travel insurance policy

πŸ—“οΈ Duration: 1 Year
πŸ›’ Fees: 59

More Info:
https://seychelles.govtas.com/workcation https://workcation.seychelles.travel/  

Taiwan

Taiwan Gold Card

Requirements:

  • Either meet a skill requirement (one of the eight fields: Science and Technology, Economics, Education, Culture and Art, Sport, Finance, Law, or Architecture) or the salary requirement

πŸ—“οΈ Duration: 3 Years
πŸ›’ Fees: 100

More Info:
https://goldcard.nat.gov.tw/en/apply/ https://goldcard.nat.gov.tw/en/  

Thailand

Special Tourist Visa

Requirements:

  • 14-day quarantine in a special hotel/accomodation
  • Proof of health insurance
  • Apply at your local Thai Embassy

πŸ—“οΈ Duration: 9 Months
πŸ›’ Fees: 60

More Info:
https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-visa/special-tourist-visa-thailand  

United Arab Emirates

Work remotely from Dubai

Requirements:

  • Travel insurance with healthcare coverage
  • Monthly income of $5,000 ($60,000 annual) with 3 preceding months’ bank statements

πŸ—“οΈ Duration: 1 Year
πŸ›’ Fees: 611
πŸ’° Required Income: 5000

More Info:
https://www.visitdubai.com/en/business-in-dubai/dubai-for-business/work-remotely-from-dubai