Countries with a digital-nomad visa

What is a digital-nomad visa?

A digital-nomad (or remote-work) visa lets you live in a country long-term while earning income from outside it — typically an employer or clients abroad. Unlike a tourist stay, it's a legal basis to reside, usually for a year or more and often renewable, in exchange for meeting an income threshold and basic requirements like health insurance.

Which country has the easiest digital-nomad visa to get?

Among the countries we cover, the most accessible combine a low income floor with a straightforward process — several Latin American and Southeast Asian options sit at or below roughly $1,000–1,500/month. The ranking above orders countries by income floor, so the top entries are generally the easiest to qualify for, though processing time and paperwork vary.

Do I pay tax on a digital-nomad visa?

It depends on the country's tax system, not just the visa. Some countries tax only income sourced or remitted there (territorial), which can leave foreign earnings largely untaxed; others tax worldwide income once you become tax-resident. Each row above flags which basis applies. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm your situation with a qualified professional before you move.

Can a digital-nomad visa lead to permanent residency?

Sometimes. In some countries the years you spend on a nomad or long-stay visa count toward permanent residency or citizenship; in others the nomad visa is a dead-end that doesn't build toward settlement. Each row notes the residency path where one exists. Verify the current rules with official sources, as immigration policy changes often.