Top 21 Digital Nomad Visas in 2025
A quick look at 2025’s top digital nomad visas by country—with details on income requirements, duration, family inclusion, and tax treatment.
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In 2025, over 70 countries offer digital nomad visas. Digital nomad visas are official permits specifically intended for remote workers, freelancers, and self-employed professionals with income sourced from outside the host country. You can legally live and work abroad with these visas, which usually have clear rules about your income, tax obligations, and length of stay.
In this article, you will find a country-by-country breakdown of digital nomad visas in 2025. Each entry includes the relevant technical details (minimum income, permitted length of stay, eligibility for dependents, and tax rules) to help you evaluate your relocation options with clarity.
What are digital nomad visas, and who are they for?
Digital nomad visas let foreign nationals live in a country while working remotely for a company or clients based elsewhere.
They don’t require sponsorship from a local employer. These visas are built for remote professionals who already have a job or business outside the country they plan to relocate to. They make it legal and easy for tech workers to live abroad without having to switch jobs.
What is the best digital nomad visa in 2025?
The best digital nomad visa in 2025 is a five-way tie between Estonia, Croatia, Portugal, Spain, and Canada (which actually doesn’t have a programme.) The grounds to call these the best digital nomad visas hinge on a balance between how well-developed the program is and how good the country is in terms of quality of living. Also, I contemplate how long they allow you to stay over there (for your reference, Japan lets you stay for six months and that’s it!). Canada doesn’t have a formal digital nomad visa, but you can get to the country with a well-paying U.S. job and use some mechanisms to live legally in Canada.
List of digital nomad visas (2025)
Below is a detailed overview of the most practical digital nomad visas available in 2025, including income thresholds, permitted duration, tax treatment, and family eligibility. The list is organised by region:
Europe
(1) Portugal 🇵🇹
Portugal is a favourite among digital nomads for its climate, affordability, and residency pathways. The country offers both short- and long-stay digital nomad visas under its D8 visa programme.
Minimum income: €3,480/month
Savings requirement: €10,440+
Duration: Four-month visa convertible to a two-year permit (renewable). After five years of legal residency, digital nomads can apply for permanent residence or citizenship.
Family inclusion: Yes
Tax treatment: Income taxable after 183 days
(2) Spain 🇪🇸
Spain’s digital nomad visa, launched under the Startup Act, is one of the most structured in the EU. It’s open to employed and freelance professionals earning mostly from non-Spanish clients.
Minimum income: €2,762/month
Duration: Valid for one year, during which the applicant enters Spain and applies for a residence permit. The residence permit is issued for three years and can be extended for an additional two years. After five years of legal residence, applicants can apply for permanent residency or Spanish citizenship.
Family inclusion: Yes (spouse and dependents)
Tax treatment: 24% flat tax up to €600,000/year for the first five years if not resident previously
(3) Croatia 🇭🇷
Croatia’s digital nomad visa grants up to one year of stay and is suitable for third-country nationals not working for Croatian employers.
Minimum income: €3,295/month or savings of €39,540
Duration: One year (non-renewable; reapply after six months abroad)
Family inclusion: Yes
Tax treatment: No local tax on income earned abroad
(4) Greece 🇬🇷
Greece offers a straightforward one-year visa for digital nomads, extendable up to three years. It’s best for those with a solid income and plans to stay mid-term.
Minimum income: €3,500/month (+20% spouse, +15% per child)
Duration: One year, extendable
Family inclusion: Yes
Tax treatment: No tax liability if staying fewer than 183 days per year while working for non-Greek clients or employers. Beyond 183 days, tax residency may apply.
(5) Italy 🇮🇹
Launched in 2024, Italy’s digital nomad visa targets highly qualified remote professionals. Proof of accommodation and savings is required.
Minimum income: €26,000/year
Savings requirement: €30,000 (additional for family)
Duration: One year, renewable
Family inclusion: Yes
Tax treatment: Same as the general tax system
(6) Malta 🇲🇹
Malta’s Nomad Residence Permit is structured and renewable. It’s great for those who want a longer-term European base.
Minimum income: €42,000/year
Duration: One year, renewable up to three times
Family inclusion: Yes
Tax treatment: No Maltese tax if income is taxed elsewhere
(7) Hungary 🇭🇺
Hungary offers the White Card, a visa for single digital nomads only, not suitable for families or dependents.
Minimum income: €3,000/month
Duration: One year, renewable for another year
Family inclusion: No
Tax treatment: Local tax after 183 days
(8) Latvia 🇱🇻
Latvia offers a long-stay visa for remote work that’s limited to workers employed by companies registered in OECD countries.
Minimum income: €4,213/month
Duration: One year, renewable
Family inclusion: No
Tax treatment: Tax residency after 183 days
(9) Estonia 🇪🇪
Estonia was the first country to launch a digital nomad visa, and it’s still one of the best options for relocation.
Minimum income: €4,500/month
Duration: One year (non-renewable, but you can reapply for a maximum of 6 months)
Family inclusion: Yes
Tax treatment: No local tax on foreign income
North and South America
(10) Canada 🇨🇦
Canada doesn’t have a formal digital nomad visa, but it allows remote workers to stay up to six months under visitor status. Plans to expand options for tech workers are underway in 2025.
Minimum income: No formal threshold
Duration: Up to six months (under a visitor visa)
Family inclusion: Yes, under visitor visas
Tax treatment: No income tax unless establishing residency
(11) Costa Rica 🇨🇷
Costa Rica offers one of the most accessible digital nomad visas, especially for North Americans.
Minimum income: $3,000/month (or $4,000 for families)
Duration: One year, renewable once
Family inclusion: Yes
Tax treatment: No local tax on foreign income
(12) Brazil 🇧🇷
Brazil is the first country in South America to offer a digital nomad visa, and it has an active tech expat community.
Minimum income: $1,500/month or $18,000 in savings
Duration: One year, renewable
Family inclusion: Yes
Tax treatment: Not taxed locally if income is sourced abroad
(13) Mexico 🇲🇽
Mexico offers a Temporary Resident Visa, which is often used by digital nomads.
Minimum income: ~$4,450/month or $73,950 in savings
Duration: One year, renewable
Family inclusion: Yes
Tax treatment: Tax applies if residency is established
Asia
(14) Malaysia 🇲🇾
Malaysia’s DE Rantau Pass is targeted at freelancers and remote employees in digital sectors. It’s especially appealing due to its significantly lower cost of living compared to the US and most of Europe.
Minimum income: $24,000/year
Duration: 3–12 months, renewable for another year
Family inclusion: Yes
Tax treatment: Tax-free for non-residents
(15) South Korea 🇰🇷
South Korea launched its digital nomad visa at the beginning of 2024.
Minimum income: Earn +100 million won (~$72,000) in 2025
Duration: One year, renewable
Family inclusion: Yes
Tax treatment: Tax applies after 183 days
(16) Thailand 🇹🇭
Thailand’s Long-Term Residency Visa is strict but offers up to 10 years.
Minimum income: $80,000/year
Duration: 10 years
Family inclusion: Yes
Tax treatment: Tax exemption for overseas income
(17) Japan 🇯🇵
Japan introduced a designated digital nomad visa in 2024 for remote professionals. But it only lasts for six months.
Minimum income: ¥10 million/year (~$67,000)
Duration: Six months, not renewable consecutively
Family inclusion: Yes
Tax treatment: Exempt from Japanese income tax on foreign earnings
Middle East & Africa
(18) United Arab Emirates (Dubai) 🇦🇪
The UAE offers a one-year Virtual Work Visa with fast processing.
Minimum income: $3,500/month
Duration: One year, not renewable
Family inclusion: Yes
Tax treatment: No income tax
(19) Mauritius 🇲🇺
Mauritius is a beautiful island country in the Indian Ocean, located off the southeastern coast of East Africa. Its Premium Visa allows digital nomads to work from a tropical base tax-free.
Minimum income: $1,500/month
Duration: One year, renewable
Family inclusion: Yes
Tax treatment: No local tax on income earned abroad
Caribbean
(20) Barbados 🇧🇧
The Welcome Stamp was one of the first formal nomad visas introduced in 2020. Given its early launch, Barbados has developed a strong remote work infrastructure and an established digital nomad community.
Minimum income: $50,000/year
Duration: One year, renewable
Family inclusion: Yes
Tax treatment: No local tax on income earned abroad
(21) Antigua & Barbuda 🇦🇬
Antigua & Barbuda’s Nomad Digital Residence visa allows remote workers to live in the country for up to two years.
Minimum income: $50,000/year
Duration: Two years, not renewable
Family inclusion: Yes
Tax treatment: No local tax on income earned abroad
Closing note
Digital nomad visas are a smart, legal way to live and work abroad—without employer sponsorship.
If you’re exploring other relocation routes, check out my posts on Job Seeker Visas and Talent Visas for options that don’t require a job offer before moving.
For those of you looking to relocate through the traditional route—with an employer-sponsored visa—I share a handpicked list of relocation-friendly tech jobs every Thursday here on Substack. Be sure to subscribe if you haven’t yet.