64 countries (and counting) now offer digital nomad, remote work, or freelancer-friendly visas. Use this as a quick planning cheat sheet: status, stay length, income thresholds, and headline fees. Always confirm details with the issuing consulate before applying.
Last updated: January 2026
Not every option is branded for digital nomads—some freelancer, long-stay, and working holiday routes unlock the same outcome: legal remote work while abroad.
High-priced investment-only programs are excluded from this list.
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Valid for: Self-employed remote workers; 0% tax on foreign earnings; ~2 weeks processing
Proof of income: €1,500 avg. balance (6 months) solo; €2,700 family
Fees: €20 visa + €34 airport security
Insurance: Yes (international health coverage required)
Cost of living: ~$600/month
Internet speed: ~20 Mbps
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Valid for: Remote workers for foreign companies; shareholders/business owners of foreign companies; self-employed with clients outside Kenya
Proof of income: Bank statements for last 3 months required
Fees: $200 processing + $1,000/year issuance
Insurance: Yes
Cost of living: ~$1,500/month
Internet speed: ~15 Mbps
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Valid for: Foreign nationals with business/income outside Mauritius; approved within 48 hours
Proof of income: $1,500/mo minimum transfer (+$1,500 per adult, +$500 per child)
Fees: Free
Insurance: Yes
Cost of living: ~$1,800/month
Internet speed: ~98 Mbps
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Valid for: Foreign nationals; 2–3 weeks processing time
Proof of income: $2,000/mo + $1,000 spouse + $500/child
Fees: $124 (NAD 2,200)
Insurance: Yes (travel/health insurance required)
Cost of living: ~$1,000/month
Internet speed: ~25 Mbps
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Valid for: Foreign nationals; apply 60 days before entry; tax-free income
Proof of income: Proof of sufficient income/savings required; no fixed minimum
Fees: €45 (VWP + HTA combined)
Insurance: Yes (travel and health insurance required)
Cost of living: ~$3,500/month
Internet speed: ~60 Mbps
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Valid for: Foreign nationals working remotely for foreign employers; 4–8 weeks processing
Proof of income: ZAR 650,796/yr (~$37,000/yr) minimum
Fees: R425 (~$23) + service fees ($50–$100)
Insurance: Yes (international health insurance required)
Cost of living: ~$1,700/month
Internet speed: ~42 Mbps
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Valid for: Foreign nationals working remotely for non-UAE entities; 18+; 6–10 weeks processing
Proof of income: $3,500/mo minimum average income
Fees: $287 + medical insurance + Emirates ID
Insurance: Yes (health insurance valid throughout stay required)
Cost of living: ~$3,000/month
Internet speed: ~315 Mbps
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Valid for: Freelancers and business owners; 45–55 days processing; path to citizenship after 3 years
Proof of income: No minimum; must register as sole proprietor in Armenia
Fees: 105,000 AMD (~$264) + 3,000 AMD (~$8) registration
Insurance: Yes (medical check certificate required)
Cost of living: ~$1,200/month
Internet speed: ~50 Mbps
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Valid for: Remote workers for non-UAE entities; 1-year contract minimum; zero income tax; 5–7 days processing
Proof of income: $5,000/mo minimum
Fees: $287 + health insurance ($500–$2,500/yr) + processing
Insurance: Yes (UAE-valid health insurance required)
Cost of living: ~$3,500/month
Internet speed: ~315 Mbps
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Valid for: E33G for remote workers (foreign employers only); B211A for short stays; 7–14 days processing
Proof of income: E33G: $60,000/yr + $2,000 in bank (3 months); B211A: lower requirements
Fees: E33G: varies; B211A: Rp2,000,000–6,000,000 (~$131–$393)
Insurance: Yes
Cost of living: ~$1,400/month
Internet speed: ~29 Mbps
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Valid for: 49 visa-exempt countries (US, Canada, UK, EU, Australia, etc.); 5 days processing
Proof of income: ¥10,000,000/yr (~$68,000/yr)
Fees: Varies by consulate (single-entry visa fee)
Insurance: Yes (Â¥10,000,000 minimum coverage required)
Cost of living: ~$3,000/month
Internet speed: ~171 Mbps
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Valid for: Neo Nomad for remote workers/freelancers; B9-1 for IT specialists; 7 days processing
Proof of income: Neo Nomad: $3,000/mo; IT Residency: no requirement
Fees: €45 visa + €200+ insurance + translation fees
Insurance: Yes (international coverage in Kazakhstan required)
Cost of living: ~$800/month
Internet speed: ~30 Mbps
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Valid for: IT and digital professionals, freelancers, remote workers; cannot work for Malaysian companies; 6–8 weeks processing
Proof of income: $24,000/yr minimum (higher for non-tech)
Fees: MYR 1,060 (~$225) + MYR 500 (~$110) per dependent
Insurance: Yes (health insurance required)
Cost of living: ~$1,000/month
Internet speed: ~170 Mbps
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Valid for: 18+; remote workers for foreign employers; reciprocal countries with Filipino DNV access; tax-exempt; pilot started April 2025
Proof of income: $2,000/mo ($24,000/yr minimum)
Fees: $200–$300 (pending finalization)
Insurance: Yes (health insurance for visa duration required)
Cost of living: ~$1,000/month
Internet speed: ~31 Mbps
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Valid for: 18+; employees of established companies (not freelancers); 1+ year industry experience; dependents allowed; ~15 days processing
Proof of income: ~$70,000/yr (double Korea's GNI)
Fees: ~$54
Insurance: Yes (KRW 100 million minimum coverage required)
Cost of living: ~$2,500/month
Internet speed: ~197 Mbps
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Valid for: Remote workers; not yet available but requirements published; Ministry of Digital Economy recommendation required; no local employment allowed
Proof of income: $2,000/mo minimum (must channel through Sri Lankan banks)
Fees: $500 (covers spouse and dependents)
Insurance: Yes (international health insurance covering Sri Lanka required)
Cost of living: ~$800/month
Internet speed: ~20 Mbps
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Valid for: Foreign professionals in 10 fields; 4-in-1 card (visa, work permit, ARC, re-entry); no job offer required
Proof of income: No minimum; qualification based on professional skills assessment
Fees: NT$3,700–9,790 (~$115–$305) depending on nationality and duration
Insurance: Included (National Health Insurance access)
Cost of living: ~$2,000/month
Internet speed: ~148 Mbps
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Valid for: DTV for remote workers/freelancers (20+); LTR for high-income professionals; apply via thaievisa.go.th
Proof of income: DTV: 500,000 THB (~$14,400) in bank (3 months); LTR: $80,000/yr (2 years)
Fees: DTV: 10,000 THB (~$300) per extension; LTR: higher fees
Insurance: Recommended
Cost of living: ~$1,300/month
Internet speed: ~248 Mbps
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Valid for: Remote workers, freelancers, business owners; contract with foreign company/client required; 15–30 days processing
Proof of income: $9,800/yr minimum (Unique Permit for Digital Mobile Workers)
Fees: €25–€100 (reciprocal visa fees)
Insurance: Yes (€30,000 minimum coverage required)
Cost of living: ~$1,500/month
Internet speed: ~5 Mbps
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Valid for: Remote workers for foreign companies/clients; 50 visa cap per year; no investment required; via Law 42/2022
Proof of income: €47,500/yr (€3,958/mo) + €15,500 per family member
Fees: €2,500 application + €500 residence permit
Insurance: Yes (private medical insurance required)
Cost of living: ~$2,800/month
Internet speed: ~200 Mbps
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Valid for: Non-EU remote workers, freelancers; launched Dec 2025; 10% flat tax after 183 days; 2–4 months total processing
Proof of income: €27,550/yr (~$30,000) minimum
Fees: €100 (~$117) Visa D + residence permit fees
Insurance: Yes (health insurance required)
Cost of living: ~$1,000/month
Internet speed: ~298 Mbps
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Valid for: Non-EU/EEA remote workers for foreign employers/companies not registered in Croatia; online application via mup.gov.hr
Proof of income: €3,295/mo or €39,540 savings for 18 months (+10% per family member)
Fees: €80 D-visa + €9.29 biometric permit
Insurance: Yes (international health insurance valid in Croatia required)
Cost of living: ~$1,500/month
Internet speed: ~110 Mbps
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Valid for: Non-EU/EEA remote workers for foreign companies; clean criminal record; 500 permit cap; via Migration Department
Proof of income: €3,500/mo net (+20% spouse, +15% per child)
Fees: €70
Insurance: Yes (full coverage in Cyprus required)
Cost of living: ~$3,000/month
Internet speed: ~30 Mbps
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Valid for: IT/marketing professionals from 13 countries (US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, etc.); trade license valid 180 days; 45 days processing; via mpo.gov.cz
Proof of income: 69,247 CZK/mo (~$3,000) minimum; 156,500 CZK funds
Fees: CZK 6,500 (~$280) visa + CZK 1,000 (~$45) trade license
Insurance: Yes (comprehensive health insurance required)
Cost of living: ~$2,500/month
Internet speed: ~60 Mbps
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Valid for: Remote workers for foreign employers, freelancers; 15–45 days processing; via politsei.ee
Proof of income: €4,500/mo gross (last 6 months)
Fees: €80–€100
Insurance: Yes (€30,000 minimum coverage required)
Cost of living: ~$1,800/month
Internet speed: ~143 Mbps
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Valid for: No dedicated digital nomad visa; Entrepreneur permit for freelancers/consultants; via migri.fi
Proof of income: €3,000–€5,300/mo depending on qualifications
Fees: €750 online (€900 paper) as of Jan 2026
Insurance: Yes (international health insurance required)
Cost of living: ~$2,500/month
Internet speed: ~100 Mbps
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Valid for: No dedicated digital nomad visa; Long-stay Visitor or Talent Passport for remote workers; apply via france-visas.gouv.fr
Proof of income: Visitor: varies; Talent Passport: €30,000 investment for entrepreneurs
Fees: Long-stay: €99 + €29.50 service; Talent Passport: ~€250
Insurance: Yes (health insurance required)
Cost of living: ~$3,000/month
Internet speed: ~216 Mbps
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Valid for: 95+ countries including US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia; 'Remotely from Georgia' program phased out; visa-free entry preferred
Proof of income: N/A (program obsolete; visa-free entry available)
Fees: Free (visa-free entry)
Insurance: Recommended but not required
Cost of living: ~$1,300/month
Internet speed: ~20 Mbps
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Valid for: No dedicated digital nomad visa; Freelance (Freiberufler) or Self-employment (Selbständiger) visa; requires German clients/economic interest; 6–10 weeks processing
Proof of income: Sufficient funds to finance projects; varies by profession
Fees: €75–€100 visa + ~€100 residence permit
Insurance: Yes (health insurance + pension if 45+ years old)
Cost of living: ~$3,000/month
Internet speed: ~120 Mbps
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Valid for: Non-EU nationals working for foreign employers/clients; apply via Ministry of Migration
Proof of income: €3,500/mo (+€700 spouse, +€525 per child)
Fees: D-visa: €75 + €150 admin; Residence permit: €1,000 + €150/family member
Insurance: Yes (health insurance required)
Cost of living: ~$1,700/month
Internet speed: ~102 Mbps
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Valid for: Non-EU remote workers (White Card); work for companies outside Hungary; via Enter Hungary portal or bmbah.hu
Proof of income: €3,000/mo minimum (last 6 months bank statements)
Fees: €110 (outside Hungary); HUF 26,000 online or 39,000 in-person (inside Hungary)
Insurance: Yes (health insurance required)
Cost of living: ~$1,600/month
Internet speed: ~192 Mbps
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Valid for: Non-EEA/EFTA from visa-waiver countries; remote workers for foreign employers or self-employed; 3–4 weeks processing; via island.is
Proof of income: ISK 1,000,000/mo (~$7,000–$8,000/mo)
Fees: ISK 12,200 (~$88–$93) per applicant
Insurance: Yes (health insurance required)
Cost of living: ~$4,000/month
Internet speed: ~221 Mbps
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Valid for: Highly specialized workers: degree or 3+ years training; 6+ months remote work experience; 30–60 days processing
Proof of income: €32,400/yr (€2,700/mo) minimum from sources outside Italy
Fees: €112 state + €30 consular (total €142)
Insurance: Yes (€30,000 minimum coverage required)
Cost of living: ~$2,200/month
Internet speed: ~140 Mbps
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Valid for: Employed by/self-employed in OECD countries; 6+ months work history; cannot work in Latvia; via pmlp.gov.lv
Proof of income: €4,213/mo (2.5x avg. gross salary) minimum
Fees: Contact embassy for current fees
Insurance: Yes (€42,600 minimum coverage for Latvia and Schengen)
Cost of living: ~$2,000/month
Internet speed: ~60 Mbps
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Valid for: 18+ from third countries; cannot work for Maltese companies; tax-free first year, then 10% flat rate; via Residency Malta
Proof of income: €42,000/yr (€3,500/mo) gross minimum
Fees: €300 per applicant + €300 per family member + €27.50 residency card
Insurance: Yes (valid in Malta and EU countries required)
Cost of living: ~$2,000/month
Internet speed: ~60 Mbps
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Valid for: Non-EU nationals; program announced to run until end of 2026 (future extension uncertain); two pathways: Digital Nomad Permit (longer stay) or D Visa (90–180 days/year); unclear if renewable permits available in 2026; via digitalnomads.gov.me
Proof of income: ~€1,350/mo minimum
Fees: ~€20 (D Visa)
Insurance: Yes (health insurance required)
Cost of living: ~$2,000/month
Internet speed: ~50 Mbps
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Valid for: No dedicated digital nomad visa; Self-employment permit for freelancers/entrepreneurs; ~90 days processing; via IND
Proof of income: Points-based system (300 points total; 90 minimum for MVV)
Fees: €1,446 (MVV + residence permit; 2026 rate)
Insurance: Yes (health insurance required)
Cost of living: ~$2,500/month
Internet speed: ~213 Mbps
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Valid for: Announced Jan 2021 (Fund for Innovation and Technology Development); not yet launched despite multiple promises; for non-EU freelancers and remote employees with business outside North Macedonia; visa-free entry available (90 days for US, UK, EU, Canada citizens)
Proof of income: Proposed for remote workers and freelancers
Fees: Unknown (not yet announced)
Insurance: Unknown
Cost of living: ~$1,300/month
Internet speed: ~26 Mbps
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Valid for: No dedicated visa; Independent Contractor for highly skilled (degree or 3+ years training) with Norwegian client; 3–4 months processing; via udi.no
Proof of income: €36,000/yr minimum + NOK 189.39/hour (€40/hr) from Norwegian client
Fees: NOK 6,300–8,000 (~€600–€760)
Insurance: Yes (health insurance required)
Cost of living: ~$4,000/month
Internet speed: ~155 Mbps
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Valid for: D8 for remote workers/freelancers; D7 for passive income (pensions, investments); 30–60 days processing; via AIMA
Proof of income: D8: €3,680/mo (4x min wage) + €11,040 savings; D7: €920/mo passive
Fees: D8: €75–€120 + €155 residence; D7: €50–€300 + €160 residence
Insurance: Yes (health insurance required)
Cost of living: ~$1,600/month
Internet speed: ~160 Mbps
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Valid for: Non-EU/EEA/Swiss; work for foreign company or manage own company abroad 3+ years; 90 days to apply for residence permit at IGI
Proof of income: 18,500 RON/mo (~€3,700–€4,500; 3x avg. salary)
Fees: €120 visa + €120 residence permit
Insurance: Yes (€30,000 minimum coverage required)
Cost of living: ~$1,500/month
Internet speed: ~123 Mbps
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Valid for: No dedicated digital nomad visa; use Self-Employment Visa (long-stay Visa D) or temporary residence + work permit (single permit); Feb 2024 immigration review: new portal launched, extended validity periods, easier renewal; freelancer visa launch expected; via welcometoserbia.gov.rs
Proof of income: ~$3,500/mo minimum income requirement
Fees: Varies (Visa D + residence permit fees)
Insurance: Yes (health insurance required)
Cost of living: ~$1,500/month
Internet speed: ~118 Mbps
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Valid for: Non-EU/EEA remote workers for foreign companies or self-employed abroad; immediate family reunification allowed; launched Nov 2025; via gov.si
Proof of income: €3,200/mo minimum (2x avg. net salary)
Fees: Contact embassy/consulate for current fees
Insurance: Yes (health insurance required)
Cost of living: ~$1,500/month
Internet speed: ~118 Mbps
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Valid for: Non-EU with degree or 3+ years experience; must work 3+ months with current employer; max 20% work from Spanish companies allowed
Proof of income: €2,763/mo (€33,144/yr) + €1,036 first dependent + €346 each additional
Fees: ~€80
Insurance: Yes (health insurance required)
Cost of living: ~$2,000/month
Internet speed: ~192 Mbps
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Valid for: University degree required; remote workers/freelancers (excluding Turkish companies); launched April 2024; via Turkish consulates
Proof of income: $3,000/mo ($36,000/yr minimum)
Fees: $160 (single entry)
Insurance: Yes (health insurance required)
Cost of living: ~$1,500/month
Internet speed: ~100 Mbps
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Valid for: Remote workers, freelancers, business owners with companies outside Anguilla; clean criminal record required; 7–14 days processing; email visitanguilla@gov.ai
Proof of income: Proof of employment, work contract, or business incorporation certificate required
Fees: $2,000 per individual
Insurance: Yes (must cover COVID-19, medical expenses, doctor consultations, prescriptions, air ambulance)
Cost of living: ~$2,000/month
Internet speed: ~25 Mbps
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Valid for: 18+; non-nationals; self-employed or employed by company outside Antigua & Barbuda; 5–7 days processing; tax-free income; via antiguanomadresidence.com
Proof of income: $50,000/yr minimum; must certify $50,000 expected income for each year
Fees: $1,500 (single applicant; non-refundable)
Insurance: Yes (medical insurance for intended stay period required)
Cost of living: ~$2,500/month
Internet speed: ~30 Mbps
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Valid for: U.S. nationals and visa-exempt countries with valid passport; select 'One Happy Workation' on ED Card; via aruba.com
Proof of income: Must be employed or self-employed; cannot work for Aruban companies
Fees: $20 entry fee (valid 1 year; effective July 1, 2024)
Insurance: Strongly recommended (travel insurance)
Cost of living: ~$2,000/month
Internet speed: ~30 Mbps
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Valid for: Remote workers and students (unique); passport valid 6+ months; 5 business days processing; QR code emailed upon approval; apply via official BEATS website
Proof of income: Monthly income from outside Bahamas to support living expenses
Fees: $25 processing + $1,000 per applicant + $500 per dependent (+$1,000 if dependent works remotely)
Insurance: Yes (medical insurance covering Bahamas required)
Cost of living: ~$4,000/month
Internet speed: ~70 Mbps
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Valid for: Foreign nationals; zero local income tax; 7 days decision; 25% renewal discount; via barbadoswelcomestamp.bb
Proof of income: $50,000/yr minimum
Fees: Individual: BBD $4,000 (~$2,000 USD); Family: BBD $6,000 (~$3,000 USD)
Insurance: Yes (health insurance required)
Cost of living: ~$4,700/month
Internet speed: ~70 Mbps
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Valid for: Proof of employment outside Belize required; clear criminal record (no more than 6 months old); children under 18 eligible for Belize schools; tax-free foreign income; via [email protected]
Proof of income: $75,000/yr minimum (single); $100,000/yr (couples/families); bank reference and statement required
Fees: BZD $500 per adult (~$250 USD); BZD $200 per child under 18 (~$100 USD)
Insurance: Yes (travel insurance; minimum $50,000 USD coverage)
Cost of living: ~$2,000/month
Internet speed: ~30 Mbps
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Valid for: No dedicated digital nomad visa; clarified 2023 policy allows visitors to work remotely for foreign employers; dedicated Federal Digital Nomad Visa in consultation (planned 2026 launch with 1–2 year validity and PR pathways); via ircc.gc.ca
Proof of income: Proof of sufficient funds and remote employment/business required
Fees: eTA: CAD $7 (visa-exempt countries); TRV: CAD $100 + CAD $85 biometrics
Insurance: Yes (health insurance coverage required)
Cost of living: ~$3,500/month
Internet speed: ~200 Mbps
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Valid for: Program CLOSED since October 2022; last applications accepted Oct 31, 2022; first digital nomad visa to close
Proof of income: Previously: $100k–$180k/yr
Fees: Previously: $1,469
Insurance: N/A
Cost of living: ~$6,500/month
Internet speed: ~15 Mbps
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Valid for: Remote workers for foreign companies; apply via tramiteya.go.cr; official digital nomad visa distinct from Rentista
Proof of income: DNV: $3,000/mo solo ($4,000 with dependents); Rentista: $2,500/mo passive
Fees: $100 USD deposit to Bank of Costa Rica
Insurance: Yes ($50,000 minimum coverage required)
Cost of living: ~$1,700/month
Internet speed: ~62 Mbps
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Valid for: Remote workers, digital nomads, freelancers with income outside Curaçao; clean criminal record; residential address in Curaçao required; ~2 weeks processing; online application only
Proof of income: Location-independent work using telecommunications; no strict minimum income stated
Fees: $294 per applicant
Insurance: Yes (health insurance covering Curaçao required)
Cost of living: ~$2,000/month
Internet speed: ~15 Mbps
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Valid for: 18+; remote workers, business owners; can bring family; tax-free (no income, capital gains, or dividend tax); 14–21 days processing; via windominica.gov.dm
Proof of income: $50,000/yr expected income or means to support self and family
Fees: $100 application (non-refundable) + $800 individual visa ($1,200 family pricing)
Insurance: Yes (medical insurance required)
Cost of living: ~$1,500/month
Internet speed: ~65 Mbps
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Valid for: Remote workers for foreign companies; freelancers; cannot work for Salvadoran companies; passport valid 6+ months; apostilled police record (last 3 months residence) required; ~45 days processing; apply at consulate
Proof of income: $1,460/mo minimum ($2,190/mo for family of 3–4)
Fees: $40–$70 government visa application fee
Insurance: Yes (international health insurance required)
Cost of living: ~$1,100/month
Internet speed: ~35 Mbps
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Valid for: Remote workers for foreign companies; freelancers with clients outside Grenada; passport valid 6+ months; monthly bank statement required; tax-free local income; ~10 business days processing; paper application only (apply 6+ weeks before departure)
Proof of income: $37,000/yr minimum
Fees: Initial: $1,500 individual; $2,000 (individual + up to 3 dependents) + $200 each additional; Renewal: $1,400 individual; $1,900 (individual + up to 3 dependents) + $200 each additional
Insurance: Yes (health insurance required)
Cost of living: ~$2,500/month
Internet speed: ~50 Mbps
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Valid for: No dedicated digital nomad visa; use Temporary Resident Visa; apply at Mexican consulates abroad; 30 days to get resident card at INM in Mexico
Proof of income: Varies by consulate; consulates evaluate financial solvency
Fees: 11,141 MXN (~$620) for 1 year; 50% discount for family/job offer (2026 fees doubled)
Insurance: Yes (health insurance required)
Cost of living: ~$1,500/month
Internet speed: ~35 Mbps
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Valid for: Foreign company employees, business partners/shareholders, freelancers/consultants; clean police record; passport photo required; 7 business days processing (begins within 24 hours); online application via montserratremoteworker.com
Proof of income: $70,000/yr minimum; bank statements or pay stubs required
Fees: $500 single person; $750 families (up to 3 dependents)
Insurance: Yes (valid in Montserrat; must cover COVID-19)
Cost of living: ~$1,500/month
Internet speed: ~30 Mbps
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Valid for: Short-Stay Visa for Remote Workers; must apply through licensed immigration attorney; 30–45 days processing
Proof of income: $36,000/yr ($3,000/mo minimum)
Fees: $250 government fee + $50 immigration card
Insurance: Yes (health insurance required)
Cost of living: ~$2,000/month
Internet speed: ~95 Mbps
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Valid for: Remote workers, freelancers, students (with enrollment letter); passport valid 6+ months + 2 blank pages; proof of accommodation; spouse and financially dependent children can be included; tax-free foreign income; ~5 business days processing
Proof of income: No minimum; proof of financial means (bank statements, payment slips, pension funds) required
Fees: Single-entry: XCD 125 (~$47 USD); Multiple-entry: XCD 190 (~$70 USD); paid at airport upon arrival
Insurance: Yes (health insurance required)
Cost of living: ~$2,500/month
Internet speed: ~50 Mbps
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Valid for: Nationals from countries not requiring tourist visa; transit residence status (not temporary/permanent; cannot obtain DNI or apply for citizenship); distinct from Rentista Visa (temporary residence for passive income with 2-year path to permanent residence); via Argentine consulates
Proof of income: CV and documentation supporting remote work activity (contracts, proof of income)
Fees: Varies by consulate
Insurance: Recommended
Cost of living: ~$1,100/month
Internet speed: ~5 Mbps
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Valid for: Remote workers for foreign employers; cannot work for Brazilian companies; register with Federal Police within 90 days; via gov.br consulates
Proof of income: $1,500/mo minimum or $18,000 balance (last 3 months)
Fees: Varies by consulate and nationality
Insurance: Yes (valid in Brazil for entire stay required)
Cost of living: ~$1,200/month
Internet speed: ~206 Mbps
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Valid for: Passport holders from visa-exempt countries; remote workers for foreign companies; fully online application; 90-day visa-free entry available for short stays
Proof of income: ~COP 4.27M/mo (~$1,100; 3x min wage)
Fees: $231 ($50 study fee + $177 visa issuance)
Insurance: Yes (health insurance covering Colombia required)
Cost of living: ~$1,200/month
Internet speed: ~167 Mbps
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Valid for: Remote workers or business owners outside Ecuador; +$250/mo per dependent; apostilled criminal record required; via cancilleria.gob.ec
Proof of income: $1,446/mo minimum (3x basic salary; updated 2026)
Fees: $450 ($50 application + $400 visa)
Insurance: Yes (valid in Ecuador required)
Cost of living: ~$1,300/month
Internet speed: ~95 Mbps
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Valid for: Announced Nov 2023 (Decreto Legislativo 1582 modified); regulations still being defined; not in new TUPA; for remote workers/freelancers for foreign companies using digital tech; cannot work for Peruvian companies or have Peruvian income; tourist visa (3 months) available meanwhile
Proof of income: Expected: ~$1,000/mo minimum (suspected); stable income required
Fees: Unknown (regulations pending)
Insurance: Yes (health insurance proof expected)
Cost of living: ~$1,000/month
Internet speed: ~95 Mbps
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Valid for: Self-employed or work for foreign companies; vaccination certificate required; online application via Dirección Nacional de Migración; Decree 238/022
Proof of income: Affidavit of financial self-sufficiency (no strict minimum)
Fees: ~390 UYU (~$11 USD)
Insurance: Yes (long-term residency health insurance; travel insurance not accepted)
Cost of living: ~$2,000/month
Internet speed: ~156 Mbps
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Valid for: Subclass 417: Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, UK; Subclass 462: Argentina, Austria, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Peru, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay, USA, Vietnam; age 18–30 (some 18–35); via homeaffairs.gov.au
Proof of income: AUD $5,000 minimum funds required
Fees: Varies by nationality and visa type
Insurance: Yes (health insurance required)
Cost of living: ~$3,500/month
Internet speed: ~78 Mbps
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Valid for: Citizens of countries with working holiday agreements; age 18–30 (some 18–35); cannot take permanent jobs; holiday primary intention; chest X-ray or medical exam may be required; apply online only; 2026 capped scheme opening dates confirmed; via immigration.govt.nz
Proof of income: NZD $4,200 minimum funds + ticket money
Fees: Varies by country (capped schemes with opening dates)
Insurance: Yes (full medical insurance for entire stay including hospital cover required)
Cost of living: ~$3,000/month
Internet speed: ~150 Mbps