Long-Term Residency Visas & Permits

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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