Long-Term Residency Visas & Permits

A 180-day visa (extendable 180 more) with one of the lowest income thresholds — and a peso economy for USD earners.

Validity: 180 days, extendable by a further 180 days — A Way Abroad
Eligibility: Must be a national of a country that does not require a tourist visa to enter Argentina — A Way Abroad
Income: Among the lowest thresholds globally (alongside Colombia); specific figure n.a. — Ellis
Process: Online application → email invitation to schedule an in-person embassy appointment — A Way Abroad
Advantage: Earn in USD/crypto while spending in the peso economy — significant real-terms cost reduction — The Visa Index
Official authority: Dirección Nacional de Migraciones

A newly launched 2026 option — Bulgaria officially opened a digital nomad visa, with Schengen + euro adoption in 2025.

Income: €31,000/yr (~€2,583/mo), based on the current Bulgarian minimum wage — Freelancermap
Eligibility: Non-EU/EEA nationals working remotely with income earned from outside Bulgaria — Freelancermap
Process: Type D long-stay visa at a Bulgarian embassy (4–8 weeks) → apply for residence permit within 14 days of arrival, providing proof of accommodation, income, EU/Schengen-valid health insurance, and clean criminal record — Freelancermap
2026 context: Bulgaria joined the Schengen Area and adopted the euro in 2025, making it a convenient European base
Official authority: Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

No dedicated nomad visa — remote work is permitted through the Temporary Residency permit, with a 3-year foreign-income tax break.

Nomad visa: None dedicated; remote work via Temporary Residency permit — GoResident
Income: ~$1,500/mo — GoResident
Application: Fully digital process — GoResident
Tax: New residents get a 3-year exemption from tax on foreign income — GoResident
Visa-free: 90 days for most Western passports
Official authority: Servicio Nacional de Migraciones

Launched late 2022 — up to 2 years, family accompaniment allowed, and one of the lowest income thresholds anywhere.

Income: ⚠️ Sources differ — $684/mo (The Visa Index), $750/mo (VisaHQ), ~$900–$1,300/mo (Global Citizen Solutions). The spread likely reflects minimum-wage indexation across retrieval dates — all agree it's among the lowest globally.
Duration: Up to 2 years, family accompaniment allowed — Citizen Remote
Tax: Foreign income untaxed provided the holder stays under 183 days — GoResident
Process: Streamlined digital application — Citizen Remote
Hubs: Medellín is Latin America's nomad capital; Bogotá and the Caribbean coast add variety — Rio Times
Official authority: Cancillería de Colombia

Created under Law 10,008 — a 1-year permit plus a 1-year renewal, with a territorial 0% tax on foreign income.

Income: $3,000/mo individual; $4,000/mo family — Citizen Remote
Insurance: $50,000 minimum coverage — must be long-term residency health insurance (travel insurance not accepted) — Citizen Remote
Renewal: 180-day in-country requirement or renewal is refused — Citizen Remote
Tax: Territorial — 0% on foreign income — Costa Rica Board
Fee/portal: $100 application fee via Banco de Costa Rica; apply online via TramiteYa — Costa Rica Board
Official authority: DGME (Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería)

A strong tax position — foreign-source income is exempt for DNV holders — but a firm 18-month cap with no renewal.

Income: €3,622.50/mo (2026 figure) — Ellis
Documentation: 6 months of bank statements required — All For Nomads
Tax: Foreign-source income exempt from Croatian income tax (where stay is under 183 days) — TaxesForExpats
Duration: 18-month cap, non-renewable (firm) — Ellis
Official authority: Croatian Ministry of the Interior

A freelance/trade-licence visa rather than a pure nomad visa — local clients are permitted.

Income: ~$1,670/mo — Immigrant Invest
Requirement: Trade licence (Živnostenský list) registration — LottaLingo
Duration: 1 year, renewable — Freelancermap
Process: Includes an in-person embassy immigration interview on your freelance business, accommodation, and travel plans
Official authority: Czech Ministry of the Interior

The original digital nomad visa (launched 2020). Two types: Type C (≤90 days) or Type D (up to 1 year).

Income: €4,500/mo gross, averaged over the 6 months before applying — Jobbatical
Insurance: €30,000 minimum Schengen-valid coverage — CountryTaxCalc
Processing: ~30 days — Freelancermap
Quota: Operates outside Estonia's 1,292-slot annual immigration quota — Jobbatical
Official authority: Estonian Police & Border Guard Board (Aliens Act at riigiteataja.ee)

The most generous visa-free policy in the world — 365 days/year for 95+ nationalities (US, Canada, most of Europe).

Visa-free: 365 days/year, no application — Citizen Remote
Formal program: "Remotely from Georgia" — 12 months, free, ~10-day processing, non-renewable — VisaVerge
Income (program): $2,000/mo or $24,000 savings — TaxRavens
⚠️ 2026 change: Labor amendments effective 1 Mar 2026 now require work permits for foreign remote workers/self-employed — VisaVerge
Official authority: Public Service Hall / Georgia e-visa portal

No dedicated nomad visa. Two alternatives: the Freelance Visa (Freiberufler) and the Self-Employment Visa (Selbständiger).

Income: n.a. — no published threshold; assessed case-by-case on business viability
Key gate: The local tax office (Finanzamt) must classify your work as a "liberal profession" rather than commercial — this decides eligibility — Outsite
Registration: Gewerbeanmeldung (trade registration) or Finanzamt registration required — LottaLingo
Duration: Freiberufler extendable up to 3 years — Outsite
Tax: Liable for German tax — not a tax-advantaged route
PR: Citizenship possible after 5–10 years — Where To Emigrate
Official authority: German Federal Foreign Office / local Ausländerbehörde

Greece's DNV is extendable up to 1 year, with foreign income exempt and some of Europe's fastest processing.

Income: ~€3,500/mo — Corpenza
Processing: Among the fastest in Europe — approvals reported in as little as 10 days through some consulates — Ellis
Tax: Foreign-source income not taxed for DNV holders; a separate 50% tax-reduction incentive exists but requires formally transferring tax residence to Greece (not automatic) — TaxesForExpats
Tax residency: Triggers at 183 days — TaxesForExpats
Visa-free: 90/180 (Schengen)
Official authority: Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Migration Ministry

Launched 2024 — a 12-month temporary stay permit for remote workers with formal employment contracts.

Income: $60,000/yr ($5,000/mo) from entirely foreign sources — The Asian Affairs
Bank balance: $2,000 minimum held for at least 3 months — The Asian Affairs
⚠️ Restriction: Requires a formal employment contract — self-employment is not accepted — Traveloka
⚠️ Enforcement: Using tourist or socio-cultural visas for remote work is now illegal — Travel And Tour World
Renewal: Requires exit and re-entry
Alternative: 211A Visit Visa — 60 days, extendable twice (6 months total) — Traveloka
Official authority: Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration

Launched March 2024 — a 6-month, non-extendable visa with no path to residency, but no COE required to apply.

Income: ¥10 million/year (~$67,000) from non-Japanese sources — Japan Visa
⚠️ Validity: Maximum 6 months, non-extendable — must leave Japan on expiry. No path to residency. — Japan Visa
Insurance: Private policy covering Japan with JPY 10 million+ medical coverage required — Japan Visa
Eligibility: Citizens of visa-exempt or designated partner countries only — Japan Visa
Fees (from 1 Jul 2026): Single-entry ¥15,000; multiple-entry ¥30,000; transit ¥3,500 — Japan Visa
Dependents: Spouse and children may accompany, but each must independently meet the requirements — Japan Visa
Official authority: Ministry of Justice / Immigration Services Agency

Launched Oct 2022, administered by MDEC. One of the few nomad visas that lets you sponsor dependents.

Income: $24,000/yr ($2,000/mo) for tech professionals; $60,000/yr ($5,000/mo) for non-tech — Traveloka
Duration: 3–12 months, extendable to 24 months — Wise
Dependents: Spouse, children under 18, and parents may be sponsored — Travel And Tour World
Tax: Foreign-sourced income exempt through 31 Dec 2036; tax residency triggers at 182 days — TaxesForExpats
⚠️ 2026: Official 6–8 weeks, but 4–6 month delays reported
Official authority: Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

No dedicated nomad visa — nomads use the Temporary Resident Visa (1 year, extendable to 4).

Income: ⚠️ Sources conflict — $1,620/mo (The Visa Index) to $2,500/mo (Nomavisa) to ~$4,450/mo (Immigrant Invest). Thresholds are consulate-discretionary — verify directly.
Savings alt: ~$73,950–$74,000 over 12 months — Immigrant Invest
Visa-free: Up to 180 days for most Western passports (discretionary at port of entry)
Process: Online account → consulate appointment in home country → complete residency on arrival — A Way Abroad
Official authority: Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM)

No dedicated nomad visa, but US citizens get a standout treaty route with an exceptionally low capital requirement.

Investment: €4,500 business capital — far lower than other EU self-employment routes — Where To Emigrate
Eligibility: US nationals only (treaty-based); a parallel Japanese treaty exists
Income: n.a. — DAFT is investment-based, not income-based
PR: Citizenship possible after 5–10 years — Where To Emigrate
Visa-free: 90/180 (Schengen)
Official authority: IND (Immigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst)

A territorial-tax, USD-currency jurisdiction — foreign-source income is not taxed at all.

Income: $3,000/mo — The Visa Index
Duration: 9 months + 9-month extension (= 18 months total) — Immigrant Invest
Tax: Territorial — foreign-source income not taxed at all — GoResident
Currency: Uses the US dollar — no FX risk for USD earners — GoResident
⚠️ Process: Requires an immigration lawyer, making this one of the more expensive applications — A Way Abroad
Official authority: Servicio Nacional de Migración

Portugal's dedicated nomad visa with two routes: a 12-month Temporary Stay or 2-year Residency (plus 3-year renewal).

Income: €3,680/mo (4× minimum wage; rose from €3,510 when the min wage hit €920 in Jan 2026) — Global Citizen Solutions
Savings: €11,040 (12× min wage) — NTL International
Processing: 90 working days official; 6–9 months in practice (AIMA backlog) — Global Citizen Solutions
2026 change: Citizenship now requires 10 years' legal residency (was 5)
Official authority: AIMA (Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo)

A long-stay visa for remote workers, now with full Schengen accession completed.

Nomad visa: Long-stay visa for remote workers — Freelancermap
Income: Mid-tier European band (alongside Italy, Czech Republic, Spain, Hungary, Croatia, Norway) — Remote Work Europe. Specific 2026 figure: n.a.
Application: Documentation list published via Romanian consulates — Freelancermap
Schengen: Romania completed full Schengen accession
Visa-free: 90/180 (Schengen)
Official authority: Romanian General Inspectorate for Immigration

Singapore does not operate a digital nomad visa program. Long-stay options are employment-based.

Nomad visa: None — not listed in any 2026 nomad-visa compilation
Income: n.a.
Visa-free: Typically 90 days for most Western passports (verify by nationality)
Alternatives: Employment Pass / EntrePass / ONE Pass — all require local sponsorship or substantial qualifying criteria, and are employment visas rather than remote-work visas
Regional alternatives: Neighbouring Malaysia (DE Rantau) and Thailand (DTV) are the practical SE-Asia options for remote workers — Traveloka
Official authority: ICA (Immigration & Checkpoints Authority) / Ministry of Manpower

Spain's DNV under the 2023 Startup Act, available to non-EU remote workers and freelancers.

Income: €2,849/mo gross (€34,188/yr = 200% of SMI); +75% SMI first dependent, +25% each extra — MovingToSpain
Source rule: ≥80% of income must come from non-Spanish sources; local work capped at 20% — Citizen Remote
⚠️ 2026: Enforcement tightened — authorities verifying contracts, invoices, and bank deposits — All For Nomads
Alternative: Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) ~€2,400/mo passive income
Official authority: Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security & Migration

Launched Sept 2024 — a 5-year multiple-entry visa with no monthly income requirement, just savings proof.

Savings: THB 500,000 (~$13,500) bank balance — no ongoing income threshold — DTV.in.th
Duration: 5-year validity, 180 days/entry, unlimited re-entry — DTV.in.th
Extension: One 180-day extension per entry stamp, fee ฿1,900–฿10,000 — DTV.in.th
⚠️ Aug 2026: Must apply via the official e-Visa portal linked to your home/permanent-residence country (no third-country applications) — BudgetBro
Alternative: LTR Visa — 10 years, 17% flat tax option — Travel And Tour World
Official authority: Royal Thai e-Visa portal (thaievisa.go.th)

The UAE Virtual Working Programme offers the strongest tax position of any country on this list — 0% personal income tax.

Income: $5,000/mo — among the highest globally — The Visa Index
Tax: 0% personal income tax — the strongest tax position of any country in this list — Where To Emigrate
Foreign income: Explicitly exempt — UAE is named among notable tax-exemption jurisdictions — Traveloka
Process: Straightforward documentation for Americans (unlike Spain/Italy, which require notarization and apostilles) — TaxesForExpats
Official authority: ICP (Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship)

Uruguay operates a nomad scheme using a self-declared affidavit of financial means rather than a hard income test.

Process: Enter as a regular tourist → apply online → sign an affidavit proving sufficient financial means → pay visa fee from a Uruguayan bank account — Immigrant Invest
Income: n.a. — no fixed published threshold; uses a self-declared affidavit of financial means
Positioning: Widely characterised as the region's "safe, stable option" for nomads prioritising calm and safety — Rio Times
Regional context: One of 9 Latin American countries with a formal nomad or rentista scheme — A Way Abroad
Official authority: Dirección Nacional de Migración

Vietnam has no dedicated nomad visa, but its e-visa system and low costs keep it popular with budget nomads.

Nomad visa: None — Travel And Tour World
E-visa: Available to 80+ nationalities
Income: n.a. — no nomad visa, therefore no threshold
Appeal: Affordable living + functional e-visa make it viable for budget-conscious remote workers despite the lack of formal status
Infrastructure: Strong nomad community and coworking scene noted despite the visa gap — Citizen Remote
Official authority: Vietnam Immigration Department e-visa portal

Long-term residence permit launched Jan 2026 (Art. 24, Law on Foreigners). EU's lowest flat tax.

Income: 50× monthly minimum wage ≈ €31,010/yr (~$36,300)
Duration: Type D visa → 1-yr permit, renewable once (up to 2 years)
Fee: ~€300+ combined (visa + residence permit)
Tax: 10% flat income tax if Bulgarian tax resident (>183 days)
Apply: Bulgarian embassy (visa) + Migration Directorate

One of LatAm's most accessible nomad visas. Low income bar, straightforward process through the Cancillería.

Income threshold: ~$1,400/mo (3× Colombian minimum wage as of 2026)
Documentation: 3 months of bank statements — each month must individually hit the threshold
Duration: 2 years
Fee: $54 application + $177 issuance = ~$231 total
Tax: Non-residents (<183 days/yr) taxed only on Colombian-sourced income
Apply: cancilleria.gov.co

Ley 10008 remote-worker visa. Digital nomads are exempt from Costa Rican income tax (territorial system).

Income: $3,000/mo single; $4,000–5,000/mo with family (12-mo average)
Duration: 1 year + 1-year renewal (renewal needs ≥180 days in-country)
Fee: $100 government fee (+~$15 bank processing)
Tax: Income-tax exempt; Costa Rica taxes only local-source income
Apply: visitcostarica.com / migracion.go.cr

Third-country nationals working remotely for a foreign employer or own company. Foreign income is tax-free in Croatia.

Income: €3,622.50/mo (~$4,240) OR savings €43,470 (12mo) / €65,205 (18mo)
Duration: Up to 18 months; NOT renewable (reapply 6mo after expiry)
Fee: ~€55.74 consular / €46.45 at police + D visa €93 + card ~€31.85
Tax: Foreign-sourced income exempt from Croatian income tax
Apply: mup.gov.hr

Cyprus's PR by Investment combined with the Non-Dom tax regime is one of the most tax-efficient EU residency options available.

Investment: €300,000 in new residential property
Income requirement: €30,000/yr provable foreign income
Duration: Permanent Residency (no renewal)
Non-Dom tax: 0% Special Defence Contribution on dividends and interest for 17 years
Corporate tax: 12.5% — lowest in the EU
Processing: 2–3 months
Source: cyprustaxlife.com

Fast-tracked long-term visa for select nationalities, or the Živnostenské (freelance) long-stay visa.

Funds: ~CZK 156,500 (~$6,417) proof of funds
Duration: First visa up to 12 months + extensions up to 24 months
Fee: ~CZK 5,000 (~$205)
Eligibility: DNP limited to 12 nations (AU, BR, CA, IL, JP, MX, NZ, SG, KR, TW, UK, US)
Apply: czechinvest.gov.cz

Type C (short-stay) or Type D (long-stay) visa for location-independent workers with foreign employers/clients.

Income: €4,500/mo gross (~$5,265) over prior 6 months
Duration: Up to 1 year (Type D)
Fee: ~€100 (Type D) / ~€80 (Type C) per secondary sources
Tax: Generally tax resident if >183 days in a 12-month period
Apply: e-resident.gov.ee

The easiest long-stay option in the world. Most nationalities can stay 365 days/year with zero application required.

Cost: $0 — no visa application
Who qualifies: US, EU, UK, Canada, Australia + 90 other nationalities
Stay duration: 365 days/year, leave and re-enter freely
Tax: Territorial — 0% on foreign income. Micro-business: 1% flat tax on turnover
e-Residency: Open a Georgian LLC online — napr.gov.ge
Schengen reset: Georgia is NOT Schengen — ideal base to reset your 90-day EU clock

Germany allows skilled freelancers and self-employed individuals to live and work legally without a German employer — but requires demonstrable German market interest.

Income requirement: Sufficient to cover living costs (~€2,000+/mo demonstrated)
Key requirement: Contract(s) with German or EU clients, OR evidence of German market demand
Duration: 1–3 years, renewable
Tax: Germany taxes worldwide income progressively — up to 45% at high income levels
Processing: Local Ausländerbehörde, 6–12 weeks after appointment
Source: fragomen.com

National "D" visa (up to 12 months) convertible to a 2-year digital-nomad residence permit.

Income: €3,500/mo net (~$4,095); +20% spouse, +15% per child
Duration: 12-mo visa → 2-yr residence permit
Fee: ~€75 visa + ~€150 admin; permit ~€1,000–1,150
Tax: 50% income-tax reduction up to 7 yrs if you relocate tax residence (Law 4825/2021)
Apply: mfa.gr / migration.gov.gr

Residence permit for digital nomads working remotely for a foreign employer or own foreign company.

Income: €3,000/mo net (~$3,510), maintained 6 months before + during stay
Duration: 1 year, extendable once (max 2 years)
Fee: n.a. (not stated on official page)
Restriction: No gainful activity in Hungary or Hungarian company stake
Apply: oif.gov.hu

Indonesia's Second Home Visa offers 5 or 10-year stays without a work permit requirement for remote workers.

Requirement: IDR 2 billion (~$125,000) in an Indonesian bank account OR qualifying property
Duration: 5 years or 10 years
Remote work: Allowed for foreign employers — no Indonesian client restriction
Dependants: Spouse + children covered under same visa
Tax: Territorial — foreign income not taxed if not Indonesia-sourced
Note: Social/tourist visa allows 60 days (extendable to 180 days) for shorter stays
Source: idigov.com

A Professional Visit Pass administered by MDEC for IT/digital and select non-tech remote professionals.

Income: Tech >$24,000/yr; non-tech >$60,000/yr
Duration: 3–12 months, renewable +12 months
Fee: MYR 1,000 (~$215) applicant; MYR 500 per dependent
Tax: Foreign-source income generally not taxed; IRB/LHDN registration required
Apply: mdec.my

Mexico's Temporary Resident Visa has one of the lowest income bars in the Americas and leads directly to permanent residency after 4 years.

Income threshold: ~$2,600/mo (≈300× daily Mexican minimum wage)
Alternative: ~$43,000 in savings (1,500 days × minimum wage)
Duration: 1–4 years, renewable
Path: 4 years continuous → apply for permanent residency
Fee: ~$36 application + ~$150 issuance
Apply: At Mexican consulate in home country
Tax: Non-tax-resident if <183 days/yr — only Mexican-source income taxed

No dedicated DNV; long-stay residence via carte de séjour (visiteur / auto-entrepreneur) for stays over 90 days.

Income: No official minimum; proof of sufficient funds (~$1,000+/mo commonly cited)
Duration: Card typically 1 year initially, renewable (multi-year on renewal)
Fee: ~100 MAD tax stamp (nominal)
Tax: Tax resident if >183 days, then taxed on worldwide income
Apply: local prefecture / consulat.ma

Created under Decree 72 (2021). Live in Panama without becoming a tax resident — the lowest-friction LatAm nomad option after Colombia.

Income threshold: $36,000/yr (~$3,000/mo) foreign income minimum
Duration: 9 months (renewable once = 18 months max)
Tax: Panama is strictly territorial — 0% on all foreign income regardless of remittance
Path forward: Pair with Friendly Nations Visa ($200K RD deposit) or Investor Visa for permanent residency
Friendly Nations Visa: 50 qualifying nationalities — easiest Panama PR pathway
Source: ntltrust.com

Launched April 2026. Permanent residency via investment with the lowest minimum-stay requirement in the world — 1 visit per 3 years.

Tourism investment: $150,000
Real estate / securities: $200,000
Tax on foreign income: 0% — strictly territorial
Local income tax: 10% flat (one of LatAm's lowest)
Minimum presence: 1 visit every 3 years
Authority: SUACE (unified government window)
Processing: 4–9 months for permanent residency
Source: libertymundo.com

Signed Apr 2025 by Executive Order 86. Remote work for foreign employers/clients; reciprocity clause.

Income: ~$24,000/yr (~$2,000/mo) per implementing guidelines
Duration: 1 year, renewable once (up to 2 years), multiple entry
Fee: n.a. (to be set in implementing rules)
Reciprocity: Applicant's home country must offer a DNV to Filipinos
Apply: evisa.gov.ph

No dedicated DNV; temporary residence via self-employment (CEiDG sole trader) or work.

Income: Tied to 2026 min wage (PLN 4,806 gross/mo); business income ≥12× avg salary
Duration: Temporary residence permit up to 3 years, renewable
Fee: PLN 440 stamp duty + PLN 100 residence card
Tax: Polish-source income taxable (progressive or 19% flat / lump-sum options)
Apply: mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl

Portugal's dedicated remote-worker visa, launched 2022. Gateway to NHR 2.0 (IFICI) tax regime — 20% flat rate for 10 years.

Income threshold: €3,040/mo (4× Portuguese minimum wage)
Duration: 1 year initial → 2-year renewal → permanent residency at 5 years
NHR 2.0 tax: 20% flat rate on PT income; foreign pension/dividends often exempt for 10 years
Processing: 2–4 months via AIMA (previously SEF)
EU access: After 5 years, eligible for EU permanent residency and citizenship
Source: fragomen.com

Long-stay visa for remote workers employed by or owning a company registered outside Romania.

Income: 3× avg gross salary ≈ RON 27,816/mo (~€5,550 / ~$6,200), 6-mo history
Duration: 12 months, renewable up to 36 months max
Fee: €300 visa (raised Apr 2026 from €120) + RON 259 (~€52) card
Tax: Foreign income exempt if ≤183 days (Law 69/2023); otherwise 10% flat
Apply: evisa.mae.ro

No branded DNV; temporary residence via self-employment (preduzetnik) registration or other work basis.

Income: No fixed statutory minimum; proof of sufficient means (~€1,000+ to €3,500/mo cited)
Duration: Temporary residence up to 3 years, renewable
Fee: n.a. (varies by basis)
Tax: ~10% flat personal income tax; 90-day exemption for non-resident foreign earners cited
Apply: welcometoserbia.gov.rs

Launched Nov 2025. Third-country nationals doing remote work for foreign employers/clients.

Income: 2× avg net salary ≈ €3,080–3,146/mo (~$3,600–3,680)
Duration: Up to 1 year; NOT renewable (reapply 6mo after expiry)
Fee: ~€100 per secondary source
Tax: Generally not a Slovenian tax resident if home-country resident
Apply: gov.si

Digital Nomad Visa gazetted Oct 2024. Must work for a foreign employer under a valid contract.

Income: ZAR 650,976/yr (~$35,800–38,900), 3 months bank statements
Duration: Up to 36 months (3 years); no PR pathway
Fee: n.a. (standard visa fees apply)
Tax: SARS registration if >183 days (DTA nationals) or regardless (non-DTA)
Apply: dha.gov.za

Spain launched its official Digital Nomad Visa in 2023 under the Startups Act — separate from the Non-Lucrative Visa, with lower restrictions.

Income threshold: 200% of Spain's minimum wage (~€2,646/mo in 2026)
Work restriction: Up to 20% of income can come from Spanish clients
Duration: 1 year initial → 2-year renewal → 5-year long-term residency
Beckham Law: Optional 24% flat tax on Spanish income for first 6 years (instead of up to 47%)
Processing: 20 working days once submitted
Source: kraemerlaw.com

Launched Feb 2026. Remote work for foreign employers/clients; income remitted to a Sri Lankan bank.

Income: $2,000/mo remitted to a Sri Lankan bank; +$500/mo per dependent beyond two
Duration: 12 months, renewable annually (renewal needs IRD tax number)
Fee: ~$500/year per person
Tax: Foreign income tax-free if present <183 days
Apply: immigration.gov.lk

Combined open work permit + residence + visa + re-entry. Work for any employer or none.

Income: Economy field ≥ NT$160,000/mo (~$5,000); other fields qualify without salary test
Duration: 1, 2, or 3 years (your choice)
Fee: US applicants abroad NT$7,790 / 8,790 / 9,790 for 1/2/3 yrs
Tax: 50% tax break on income above NT$3M for first 5 years + AMT relief
Apply: goldcard.nat.gov.tw

Thailand's lowest-barrier long-stay visa for digital nomads. Launched July 2024 — no minimum income requirement, just savings proof.

Savings required: 500,000 THB (~$14,500 USD) — no ongoing income threshold
Duration: 5-year multiple-entry visa
Stay per entry: 180 days, extendable by another 180 days in-country
Fee: 10,000 THB (~$280) at Thai embassy; $400 at Washington DC embassy
Apply online: thaievisa.go.th
Tax: Foreign income not taxed if not remitted to Thailand in same calendar year
Note: The LTR Visa ($80K/yr income) offers 10-year stay and work permit — higher bar, more rights

Launched April 2024. Open to ~36 listed nationalities; remote work for a foreign employer.

Income: $3,000/mo or $36,000/yr
Duration: 1 year, renewable
Fee: n.a. (not stated on official page)
Eligibility: Ages 21–55, university degree required
Apply: goturkiye.com

The UAE's premium long-term residency. Higher bar but comes with 0% personal income tax and no minimum stay requirement.

Property route: AED 2,000,000 (~$545K) in UAE real estate — mortgaged OK since Feb 2026
Duration: 10 years, renewable indefinitely
Sponsor required: No — fully self-sponsored
Eligible nationalities: 180+
Minimum stay: No minimum — can spend full year outside UAE without losing status
Tax: 0% personal income tax, 0% capital gains
Processing: 2–4 weeks via ICP
Apply: u.ae

"Nómada Digital" permit (Decree 238/022) for remote workers/self-employed serving foreign clients.

Income: No fixed minimum; self-sufficiency via sworn affidavit (~$1,500–2,000/mo recommended)
Duration: 180 days + 180-day extension (up to 12 months total)
Fee: Low — ~$11 government fee cited
Tax: Territorial-leaning; tax-holiday option for new residents
Apply: Dirección Nacional de Migración

No dedicated DNV as of 2026. Best route: 90-day multiple-entry e-visa; longer stays via TRC + work permit.

Income: None required for the e-visa
Duration: E-visa up to 90 days, multiple entry; renewable by re-application
Fee: E-visa ~$25; LD-type TRC ~$145
Tax: Tax resident if >183 days; residents taxed on worldwide income
Apply: evisa.gov.vn