60 countries with remote work and digital nomad visas

Stay period:
91 Days - 12 Months

This visa applies to remote workers—with income earned abroad.

• You have to prove that have enough income to support your family (oddly, no threshold is provided)
• You need to be fully vaccinated
• You will need to go to through the traveler application process to obtain a pre-travel authorization—you should not travel without this.
• A travel health insurance policy is required, and it must cover COVID-19, medical costs, full hospitalization, prescriptions, physician visits, and air ambulance
  

Visit the official application form webpage: https://ivisit.gov.ai

Be ready with the following information:

• A copy of your birth certificate and the birth certificates of any other applicant
• Your passport biography page
• Proof of either employment (employment offer letter and last paystub) and/or business incorporation (articles of incorporation)
• A police record with a validity date of not more than 6 months in the past
• Proof of Relationship to dependents
• Short Description of Work, as well as for all applicants (and school enrollment for students in school)
• Proof of Health Insurance that lasts the entirety of your trip

Individual: $2,000 USD

Student: $2,000 USD

Family: $3,000 USD
per family up to 4 persons (applicant + spouse and dependents (a child or step-child under age 26 or any other relative who, because of age or infirmity of body, is wholly dependent on the applicant for sustenance))

Additional Dependents: $250 USD for each additional dependent

• Proof of employment, including self-employment. (Job letter, salary payments, and work permit. This is also required by any dependents if any) (PDF).
• Proof of funds by the main applicant (not required for dependents) only, certifying:
• Expected income of no less than $50,000 USD or its equivalent in other currencies, for each year of the 2 years in Antigua and Barbuda. (PDF).
• Show that you have the means to support yourself and any accompanying dependent(s) during the two-year stay in Antigua and Barbuda. (PDF).

You can apply at the official application website.

You will need:

• A full-color passport-sized photo (JPG) for each applicant (and any dependents) Dimensions are as follows: 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm). Your head must be positioned between 1 to 1 and 3/8 inches (25 x 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head.
• A full-color copy of your passport bio-page (JPG). (Passport must be valid for two years.)
• A full-color copy of your spouse's and/or dependents' passport bio-page, if applicable. (Passports must be valid for more than 2 years.) (JPG)
• Birth certificate of the applicant and/or any dependents. (If applicable.)
• Marriage certificate. (If applicable.)
• A certificate of medical insurance coverage of applicant (and dependents for the period of intended stay in Antigua and Barbuda. (JPG or PDF)
• Police clearance for each applicant (and dependents if any) over the age of 16.
• A Notarized Letter of relationship (if not married) for partner or proof of guardianship of dependent, of whom the application is made, by the main applicant. (JPG or PDF)
• Proof of employment, including self-employment. A job letter, salary payments, and work permit. This is also required by any dependents) (PDF)
• Proof of funds for the main applicant (not required for dependents) only, certifying:
• (a) Expected income of no less than US$50,000 (Fifty thousand US dollars) or the equivalent in other currencies, for each year of the 2 years in Antigua and Barbuda. (PDF)
• (b) Proof that you have the means to support yourself and any accompanying dependents during the two years of your stay in Antigua and Barbuda. (PDF)
• Proof of payment once the application has been completed. (All payments are non-refundable.) (JPG or PDF)

Single Applicant: $1,500 USD
Couple/Double Applicant: $2,000 USD
With Dependents (Family of at least 3 people): $3,000 USD

• Be a US Citizen
• Hold a passport valid for the duration of the trip
• Have an approved Embarkation and Disembarkation card

This is not a program that requires extensive government documentation. Book a package deal here.

We will update this entry if this particular program grows in its scope.

The cost of this program is generally inclusive of the cost of your package deal with One Happy Workstation.

• hold a passport from an eligible country or jurisdiction
• be 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) - except for Canadian, French and Irish citizens who can be 18 to 35 (inclusive)
• apply online from outside Australia
• not be accompanied by dependent children
• not have previously entered Australia on subclass 417 or 462 visa. If you have previously been in Australia on a subclass 417 visa, see the second Working Holiday visa.

You can apply at the official Australian Government Immigration and Citizenship website.

It costs $495 AUD to apply for an Australian Working Holiday visa. Double-check the price for the Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) and Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) before applying.

While the Bahamas can be an expensive country, there are no specific income requirements stated for the program. You will need to meet some traditional basics, including:

• Have a valid passport
• Purchase health insurance for The Bahamas that runs for the duration of your stay
• Show proof of employment for remote workers. This can be proof of self-employment at your own business or employment with a company
• Students should have their student ID

Interested applicants can apply at the Bahamas BEATS official application page.

You will want to have your passport photo and proof of medical insurance before you apply.

• The application fee is $25 USD per applicant (and $25 per dependent).
• The actual permit fee once approved is an additional $1,000 USD per applicant (and $500 for each dependent). Students pay $500 USD individually.

You can apply at the official Barbados Welcome Stamp application page.

Fees are $2,000 USD for an individual applicant and $3,000 for a family application.

• This program, in its current incarnation, is very specific and centers around a specific accommodation package with the Noma Collective community.
• There is a short application form that simply asked you your name, phone number email, and whether you would like to come to Belize.
• As we learn more about what constitutes acceptance or non-acceptance to the program/community, we will update this article.

Hit the Apply to Join button on the Noma Collective website. The application process is short and sweet, at this point, without any major requirements besides basic contact information.

Be aware — you are initially joining for a generalized 30-day stay and must renew in person once you are there to extend your stay to 60 or 90 days.

There is no apparent cost to apply, but be aware you will likely need to pay for your accommodation at what was formerly Umaya Village, which advertised rooms from $80-200 USD per night.

• be an adult above 18 years old and have paid the visa application fee
• not convicted of a crime in Bermuda or internationally
• have valid health insurance coverage for the duration of the stay
• demonstrate your employment or self-employment with a legit foreign country (or business you own)
• provide evidence of enrollment in higher education, for students
• prove your ability to subsist on your annual income

You can apply for the Work From Bermuda Certificate at the official government website here.

You should have your evidence of employment, income, police record, and bank statements ready when you apply.

The visa application costs $263.

So far, we know that you need to make $1500 USD per month, check out our dedicated Brazil digital nomad visa page for the latest updates.

The visa is open to a select group of nationalities which includes people from Europe, North America, CPLP (Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries), and CEDEAO (Economic Community of West African States)

You need to provide proof of income as an individual or as a family, with a threshold of minimum average bank balance of €1,500 for the last 6 months for the individual and a minimum average bank balance of €2,700 for the last 6 months for families.

You can apply for the Cabo Verde Remote Working Program at the official visa website.

Be sure to have the following documents ready when you apply online:

• Passport-sized photo
• Passport bio page
• Proof of income and ability to support yourself (bank account statement of the last 6 months or last 3 months of pay stubs
• Proof of health and travel insurance
• Proof of accommodation (booking receipt or statement)

Remember, you will also need to pre-register and take a COVID-19 PCR or antigen test before being able to enter the country.

The visa is €20 for the visa fee and €34 for the airport fee upon arrival.

The annual income requirement starts at $100,000 USD per year and goes up from there. Adding one dependent raises the threshold to $150,000 USD per year. More information is available here.

You will need to have health insurance and prove the legal existence of the company abroad with a Certificate of Good Standing from the government body in your country

You can apply at the Cayman Islands Global Citizen Concierge website.

Be ready with:

• Proof of employment and income
• Proof of the legal existence of your employer or company
• A notarized bank reference
• 6 months of bank statements
• Proof of identity (passport suggested)
• A clean criminal record check

Proof of health insurance that covers your stay in the Cayman Islands (you can get this within 30 days of arriving)

The program starts at $1,469 per year with $500 added for each dependent.

The M freelance visa costs $282.

• Show that you are a third-country national.
• Work at a company that is registered abroad.
• Not work directly with employers in Croatia (with this visa, it is permitted to provide contract services for employers in the country).
• Have a monthly income of at least 16,907.50 krona (which is about €2,250).
• If you are staying with a family member, your income must be 676.30 kuna more. Those who don't have a regular monthly income can also show proof of their funds. Then you should have at least 202,89o kuna in your account (around €27,000).
• Have health insurance for the entire term of your stay in Croatia
• Showcase a number of documents, including proof of funds, a marriage certificate (if you are married), a background check from your home country, etc.

Head to the Croatian embassy in Croatia or abroad or apply online.

Be ready with:

• Completed application form
• Proof of purpose, i.e. statement of intent
• Copy of a valid passport
• Government-issued background check from your home country
• Marriage certificate, if married — translated and apostilled/notarized
• Proof of valid travel health insurance policy that covers your entire stay in Croatia
• Proof of funds or income to support yourself
• Evidence of Croatian address

The permit is €107 from within Croatia and €157 if you apply from an embassy abroad.

The @HOME in Curaçao program accepts applications for both remote workers and digital nomads.

To be eligible, you must prove that you can work location-independently using telecommunications technologies.

In addition, you will need to prove that you fit under any one of the three following categories:

• You work for an employer registered in a foreign country and you have a contract with that employer;
• You conduct business activity for a company that is registered in a foreign country and of which you are a partner/shareholder;
• You offer freelance or consulting services to clients, whose permanent establishments are in a foreign country, and with whom you have contracts.

For the first category, the legislation does not distinguish between public or private sector employers. Therefore, you would be eligible whether your employer is a private company, a public sector agency (e.g., government or regulatory body), or a non-profit organization. It is important that you have a contract of employment with the employer, and you can work remotely using telecommunications technologies.

Visitors can apply at the official program application website.

• A copy of your passport identification page
• Proof of international travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage
• Proof of foreign employment or foreign business ownership
• Proof of payment of application fee, approximately $300 USD
• Other declarations

The visa program costs approximately $300 USD.

• This is not a digital nomad visa for employees of foreign corporations. This is a more limited freelancer visa for people whose income is generated from international clients.
• Unlike other freelancer visas which carve out and exclude domestic clients, this visa does allow you to have Czech clients. 

You will need to do this in two separate steps, which both include translating documents into Czech.

First, the Czech trade license is available here, in Czech. Nová živnost fyzické osoby means new trade license applications for an individual person.

You may want to work with a firm or translator to continue with the application, but a few things to know are that you will need to ultimately have:

• Your completed Application
• A valid passport
• An address in Czechia
• A criminal background check

Once you have that you can actually apply for the visa in person at a Czech embassy, which requires:

• A valid passport with two pages available
• 2 standard-sized passport photos
• Proof of 124,500 CAK in your account and a notarized copy of a debit or credit card
• Temporary Trade License
• Evidence of accommodation
• Health insurance for the duration of your stay in Czechia
• A criminal background check

Once you have concluded this appointment in person, you will still have to attend an Immigration Interview, wait 3-4 months, register with foreign police once you enter the country, and register your trade license.

Frankly, this is not a digital nomad visa and is one of the more difficult and cumbersome visas to obtain.

The Trade License Fee is 1,000 CZK, or about $45 USD)
The zivno visa application fee is $227 USD

You may apply for a WIN visa if:

• You are at least 18 years old
• You are of good character, without a criminal record
• You are able and willing to make the required financial contribution
• You can work remotely
• You can expect to earn an income of US$50,000 or more over the next 12 months and/or have the means to support yourself, your spouse/partner, and their other family members accompanying you during your extended stay in Dominica

As the main applicant, you may apply for your family members via the same application.

Eligible family members include:

• your spouse or partner
• your children or stepchildren under the age of 18 years
• any other relative who is, by reason of age or any infirmity of body or mind, wholly dependent on you for his/her subsistence

You can head to the official Dominica WIN Visa application page.

The individual application fee and the visa fee together are $900 USD.

• You work remotely using digital, remote IT tools to earn your income.

You fit into one of the following categories:

• You possess a work contract with a foreign employer/company
• You are a partner or shareholder in a company incorporated outside of Estonia
• You offer consulting or freelance services to and contract with clients established abroad
• You meet the minimum salary requirements for Estonia in the prior six months. This is presently €3504 (before tax).

You can apply for the Estonian digital nomad visa by heading to the official Estonia application website.

• When you go to apply, be ready to supply documents that can prove the following aspects of your situation:
• You are a “digital nomad” – i.e. that can do your job remotely (“independent of location”) and that you use telecommunications technology. For example, a letter from your employer or a confirmation written by you, stating your ability to work remotely.
• You have an active work status as an employee or as a business owner.
• You have documents looking back at six months of income and proving your continued ability to support yourself
• A memorandum of your academic and professional history.

The Estonian remote worker fee is 80€ for what's called a Type C (short stay) visa and 100€ for w Type D (long stay/one-year) visa. We assume if you are coming in as a digital nomad, you may choose the long-stay. Many nationalities are exempt from requiring any visa for shorter travel.

Note that after you pay the fee and apply online, you still need to print copies of the application and make an appointment at the local Estonian embassy or consulate in your area.

• Be a citizen of one of 95 countries listed in this document here.
• Prove minimum income of $2000 USD/month for the last year
• Prove travel health insurance covering at least 6 months
• ***Conduct an 8-day quarantine and take a COVID-19 PCR test on the 8th day to test out

You can apply with the official online government application form here.

You will need to share a series of basic data points on your contact info, arrival and departure info, and purpose of travel.

This program is apparently free!

You must work for or have business income of €3,500 a month from a source that is based outside of Greece, plus 20% extra for any spouse, and 15% extra for any child.

You must show you are a digital remote worker who can conduct their work through telecommunications technology

You can apply at any Greek consulate or embassy.

The cost is €75 per applicant.

• You are from a country outside the EU/EEA/EFTA
• You are not from a country that needs a visa to travel to Iceland.
• You have not been issued a long-term visa in the last 12 months by Icelandic authorities.
• The purpose of your stay is to work remotely from Iceland.
• You do not intend to reside in Iceland for the long term.
• The applicant can show that his monthly income is equivalent to ISK 1,000,000 or ISK 1,300,000 if also applying for an accompanying spouse or cohabiting partner.

You can apply at the Iceland Directorate of Immigration website.

What documents must be submitted with an application?

An applicant for a long-term visa must submit the following documents required by the Directorate of Immigration for the processing of applications.

Failure to submit satisfactory documents with the application may result in delayed processing of the application or rejection of the application. The Directorate of Immigration may request additional documents when deemed necessary.

1. Payment receipt. Information about the applicant's name and date of birth (dd.mm.yyyy) must be included in the subject line with the payment.
2. Application for a long-term visa for remote workers and their family members. Download it and save it on your computer before filling it out.
3. Passport photo (35mmX45mm), not older than six months.
4. Copies of passport. The validity of the passport shall be at least three months beyond the intended stay. Copies shall be of 1) the personal information page, 2) the page showing the applicant’s signature, 3) all visas and 4) all stamps showing the applicant’s travel to/from the Schengen area for the past 12 months.
5. Health insurance. If the applicant does not have insurance from an Icelandic insurance provider, they must submit detailed information about their insurance coverage while in Iceland/Schengen. The insurance policy must include information on where and for how long the insurance is valid.
6. Purpose of stay in Iceland. Confirmation from an employer that the applicant is allowed to perform their work remotely in Iceland if the applicant is an employee. Self-employed applicants must confirm that they are verifiably self-employed in the country in which they have permanent residence or work typically.
7. Income. Confirmation that income from remote working will correspond to ISK 1.000.000 per month. For example, an employee can present an employment contract with information on the monthly salary. A self-employed person can, for example, show a contract for the project(s) they intend to work on remotely and the agreed payment(s). Note, if also applying for a spouse or cohabiting partner the income for the remote work must correspond to ISK 1.300.000 per month.
8. Criminal record check. If necessary, the Directorate of Immigration may request a criminal record check.

The Iceland long-term remote visa fee is about $60 USD or 7800 ISK.

• You need to be able to prove you can work remotely as a digital nomad.
• You must be a third-country national, which in this context means a non-EU citizen or resident.
• You need to prove you work for a foreign employer and have an active contract or that you are an owner/shareholder of a foreign business/or offer freelancing and consulting services to clients with establishments outside of Malta
• You need to have a gross monthly income of over €2,700 + 20% of €2,700 or the prevailing median wage for extra family members.

• You can apply for the Malta Residency here.

The Malta residency visa costs €300 for each individual on the application.

• Provide evidence of your long-stay plans
• Have adequate travel and health insurance for the initial period of stay
• Your main place of business and source of income should be outside Mauritius
• You will not be allowed to enter the Mauritius Labour Market
• All other entry requirements for Mauritius will also apply

1. A valid passport
2. Copy of your flight ticket (including return) – that's right, you need to have booked your travel!
3. A passport photo
4. A valid email address
5. Pre-booking for accommodation after the quarantine period
6. Travel and health insurance for the period of stay
7. Copy of marriage certificate (for a dependent spouse, if applicable)
8. Letter certifying parental consent for a dependent child where the child is accompanied by only one parent
9. Proof of funds to meet the cost of the stay in Mauritius (minimum amount of $1500 USD/€1300 per month for each applicant and minimum amount of $500 USD/€400 per month for each dependent below 24 years old)
   Proof of funds can be in the form of a bank statement/bank attestation or an employment contract for a professional working remotely.

Important Note:

1. Ensure that pre-booking for Quarantine accommodation is also made prior to the date of travel.
2. Any document of a foreign language shall be accompanied by a certified translation in either English or French language

The Mauritius Premium Visa is free of charge.

• An annual income of $70,000 USD
• Health insurance that covers the time in Montenegro
• Proof that you are either an employee of a foreign company, a business owner/partner or shareholder of a foreign company, or a freelancer.

You can apply by going to the official Montserrat Remote Worker Stamp page here.

You will want to have the following items ready when you apply:

• Proof of valid health insurance
• Passport size photograph
• Proof of employment or business incorporation certificate
• Proof of an annual income
• Copy of Passport Biographical Data
• Police Record

• Individual applicants pay $250 USD
• Family applicants (up to 3 dependents) pay $750 USD
• Additional family members in the family, beyond three (3), are $250 USD each

You must be a self-employed independent contractor with a contract to work on a project for a business in Norway.
You must prove relevant qualifications to work in your profession.
Evidence of place to stay (accommodation) within Norway
Prove a gross income of at least €35,719 per year

Applying for this visa involves physically printing out the following information, filling it out, and then heading to the nearest Norwegian embassy or consulate.

• Passport with copies of all used pages
• Signed cover letter from the Application web portal
• Two new passport-sized photos with white background
• Documentation on accommodation in Norway
• The contract between you and the Norwegian client
• Documentation that you are a self-employed contractor with a foreign business established and in good standing
• Proof of relevant education
• Resume/CV
• UDI Checklist from the website

The cost of this visa application is NOK 6003 or just under $700 USD.

You will need to prove your connection to your foreign employer or business and demonstrate a minimum monthly income.

This process is not done easily online and requires a local lawyer to assist you in the process. If you are preparing to meet a lawyer, you can prepare the following information which you will need:

• Completed application form including a commitment to cover your costs to get home
• Three passport photos
• Certified passport copies
• Criminal record certification
• Certificate of good health
• Health insurance policy which covers the duration of stay in PanamaAffidavit of personal background
• Affidavit of non-acceptance of working for clients within Panama
• Certification of proof of registration of the employing company or foreign-owned business
• Letter of employment confirming the position and tasks performed, monthly recurring income, and commitment to assume the costs of return
• Business owners must prove ownership of your company outside of Panama with a sworn statement outlining the business activity, services, clients, and revenue.
• All documents issued abroad must be apostilled/notarized.

The visa costs $300, a $250 fee plus a specific $50 fee for the Visa Card.

While there is a lengthy application process, the main requirement is that you are a non-EU citizen who can prove an income of €635 per month.

You will have to apply at the actual Portuguese embassy or consulate:

• Fill out the official form
• Bring your passport (3 months beyond the official stay)
• 2 identical passport photos in good condition
• Proof of return ticket or transportation out of the country
• Valid travel insurance covering your time in Portugal
• Form authorizing access to a criminal record check
• Criminal record from the country of origin or country of residency
• Proof of accommodation
• Proof of means of subsistence

The fee for the visa application is €75.

• Unusually (relative to other online applications) Romania does require you to go to an actual embassy or consulate.
• Show the typical proof of employment or of business ownership and income with companies that are based outside of Romania
• Get proof of health insurance outside of Romania
• Be ready to demonstrate your last 6 months of income via bank statements and paystubs, with a minimum income of €1150 per month.

You will need to bring your physical copies of the required documents and head to a Romanian embassy or consulate.

Make sure you bring the following documents (and keep a duplicate copy for your own records):

• Proof of employment or self-employment with an employer or business outside of Romania
• Proof of your income for the past 6 months
• Health insurance that covers the duration of your stay in Romania

There are a few more things that are not as common with most digital nomad visas, so please pay attention to the following:

• Rental agreement or proof of accommodation for your stay
• Your criminal record
• A written letter of intent that covers your reason for coming to Romania and what you intend to do while there
• Proof that you have a flight ticket or driver's license and car (license plate #) to enter the country
  

The cost of a Long Stay visa appears to be €120.

• Hold a valid passport.
• Provide documents as proof of being an employee or business owner.
• Provide proof of income or wealth
• Hold a valid medical and travel insurance policy, which needs to conform to Public Health Authority guidelines.

To apply, you can go to the official Seychelles Workcation application page.

A letter of employment or proof of ownership of a business (stating nature of occupation as well)

• Valid passport (with six months validity)
• A provisional onward ticket for the duration of the visit
• Provisional proof of confirmed accommodation
• Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of the stay
• Valid passport (typically one which has six months validity)
  
  After you receive your work permit, you will be also asked to get a travel authorization form (including a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of arriving0.

€45 per person

Conditions for the Spain Self-Employment Visa are as follows:

• Not be a citizen of the EU
• Be over 18
• Show evidence of having sufficient financial resources to conduct your business
• Not already be in Spain with irregular immigration (grey area status)
• Have no criminal record
• Prove your qualifications to conduct your business

In the event Spain finalizes its digital nomad visa information, we will update the article accordingly.

You have to apply for this visa in person at the embassy with the following documents:

• A copy of your passport
• Completed and signed form EX-07
• Professional and academic certificates
• Bank statements that prove income
• A medical note from a physician saying you have no issues
• Proof of medical insurance that covers your trip to Spain
• A full business plan pre-approved by a Spanish organization

If you are waiting to go to Spain and, like many, are employed by an employer or run a business without a formal business plan, you may want to stay tuned to see whether the upcoming digital nomad visa is less cumbersome to apply for.

To apply for the program, you need to have a passport with a validity of minimum of six months and valid health insurance covering your residency in the UAE.

If you are an employee, you need to:

• provide proof of employment with a contract valid for one year from your current employer
• earn a salary of a minimum of $5,000 USD per month
• provide the salary slip for the last month and bank statements for the preceding three months.

If you are a company owner, you need to:

• provide proof of ownership of the company for one year or more
• have an average monthly income of $5,000 USD per month
• provide bank statements of the company’s account for the preceding three months.

You can apply at the official Visit Dubai program website.

Things that you should have handy before you apply:

• Employment Contract with one-year validity, if you will be employed by a non-Dubai employer abroad
• Proof of Ownership of Business for one year or more, if you're a business owner
• Minimum monthly salary or income of USD 5,000
• Bank Statement for the last 3 months with proof of inbound income into the account
• Health insurance with UAE coverage validity
• A digital passport photo with a white background, size 45mm or 35mm

For employees:

• A one-year contract validity, a minimum of US$5,000 per month salary.
• Last month's paystub
• Three preceding months’ bank statements.

For company owners:

• Proof of ownership of the company for over a year
• An average monthly income of US$5,000
• Three preceding months’ bank statements.
  

Processing fee 1251 AED / $340 USD
Medical Examination fee 1140 AED / $294 USD

Total: 2391 AED / $634