A digital nomad visa is a legal basis to reside somewhere on foreign income — unlike a tourist stamp, it lets you settle in for a year or more, often renewably. Most require proof of a minimum monthly income (commonly $2,000–4,000) earned from outside the country, plus valid health insurance.
The trade-off is that many nomad visas are explicitly capped in length or don't count toward permanent residency, and how they're taxed varies — some countries exempt the foreign income, others tax it once you become resident. Over 50 countries now offer one.
Why it matters for your move
For remote workers, a nomad visa is often the cleanest way to live abroad legally — but whether it leads anywhere (PR) and how it's taxed differ sharply by country, which is exactly what to compare before choosing.