If your career is portable and you harbor fantasies of warmer climates, delectable cuisine, and new cultural experiences, this guide is for you. There are now more than 50 countries that have a digital nomad visa, so your dream of seeing the world while working on your laptop is even more of a reality. From the Caribbean to Europe, you can live and work online for anywhere from three months to three years with these “digital nomad visas”, “freelancer visas”, “remote work visas” and e-residency programs, and many are remarkably easy to apply for without the need for immigration lawyers or endless paperwork. Here are 25 digital nomad visas you can apply for to see the world in 2025.

 

 

EUROPEAN COUNTRIES WITH DIGITAL NOMAD VISAS

 

1. Portugal digital nomad visa

Portugal takes work-life balance seriously. In fact, as of November 2021, it is illegal for bosses to contact employees outside of work hours. Portugal also has a thriving remote worker community and even a digital nomad village in Madeira. If sipping vinho verde under the Iberian sun sounds appealing, Portugal’s D7 visa might be your golden ticket. Designed for non-EU citizens with passive income, it’s especially popular among retirees, remote workers, and financially independent individuals looking to settle down somewhere warm, safe, and beautifully tiled. The key requirement is a steady, passive income—think pensions, dividends, rental revenue, or investment returns. The D7 is also known as the “Passive Income Visa” or “Retirement Visa”.

 

The current threshold is relatively modest: solo applicants must show annual earnings equivalent to Portugal’s minimum wage (around €9,840), with additional income required for dependents. Applications are submitted either via your local Portuguese consulate or through Portugal’s immigration authority, SEF (Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras).

 

 

2. Spain digital nomad visa

Spain’s digital nomad visa launched in 2023 and was welcome news for remote workers who had fallen for Barcelona, Valencia, Madrid, and the Mediterranean nation’s countless charming coastal towns. This digital nomad visa allows non-EU remote workers to live in Spain for one year, renewable up to five, all while enjoying a seriously enviable lifestyle of mild winters of long lunches. To qualify, you’ll need to earn at least €28,000 a year, work for a company based outside Spain, and either hold a degree from a recognized university or have three years of experience in your field. The application is handled online, and those who apply within Spain often receive longer initial stays. Note that you will be liable to pay tax in Spain.

 

 

3. Croatia digital nomad visa

Croatia’s digital nomad or temporary stay visa is for non-EU remote workers (or those with their own overseas-registered businesses) without a criminal record who would like to stay for up to a year, plus a possible six-month extension. You must have a valid passport, provide proof of means, proof of an address in Croatia (this can be a temporary address like an Airbnb or hotel), and proof of health insurance. You can apply online or in person at any Croatian consulate if you are typically required to have a visa to enter Croatia.  Your file will be sent to the local police office in your chosen destination. The income requirement is €3,295 per month via payslips or bank statements, or a lump sum of €39,540 (12 months) or €59,310 (18 months).

 

 

4. Greece digital nomad visa

Greece offers third-country (non-EU) citizens a one-year digital nomad visa (“Work From Greece“), with the option to extend for two more years provided your remote setup remains the same. You don’t need a Greek bank account, and the application is made by sending an email or posting your request to your local Greek consulate. A reply is guaranteed within 10 days, and once approved, the residency permit is issued by the Ministry of Migration and Asylum. To apply, you’ll need a declaration stating you’ll work remotely for a non-Greek employer and proof of employment or self-employment with a company outside Greece. Once approved, your residency permit comes from the Ministry of Migration and Asylum.

 

 

5. Estonia digital nomad visa

Estonia was one of the first countries to attract remote workers and digital nomads. In 2014, the Baltic state launched an e-Residency scheme, and it attracted thousands of foreign entrepreneurs from hundreds of countries, many of whom had never set foot in Estonia. For those now wanting to live and work in Estonia for up to a year, they can fill out an online form for the digital nomad visa and take it to the nearest Estonian consulate. Applications will be processed in 30 days. At €4,500 net per month, Estonia’s digital nomad visa has one of the highest income requirements. 

 

 

6. Iceland digital nomad visa

The Land of Fire and Ice has a Long-Term Visa for Remote Workers for anyone keen to trade deadlines for glaciers, at least for a while. Apply from outside the Schengen area and you could stay for up to 180 days. If you’re already within Schengen, the maximum is 90 days. You’ll need to apply the old-fashioned way on paper, by post, or via drop-box at Iceland’s Directorate of Immigration. A bank transfer for the processing fee is required, with proof of payment included in your submission. The visa also allows up to 90 days of travel in other Schengen countries. To apply for Iceland’s digital nomad-friendly visa, you must be a citizen of a country outside the EU or EEA.

 

 

7. Malta digital nomad visa

Malta’s Nomad Residence Permit targets non-EU passport holders wanting to experience the joys of telecommuting on the Mediterranean island for 12 months. After a year, you can apply for a renewal, which may be granted at the government’s discretion if you still meet all the eligibility criteria. This includes a clean background check, valid health insurance, a property rental or purchase agreement, and a gross yearly income of €42,000. Malta is English-speaking, and it has one of the fastest-growing economies in Europe. The Wi-Fi is also pretty stellar, so you can work and play without interruption. 

 

 

8. Norway digital nomad visa

Norway doesn’t offer a classic digital nomad visa, but if you’re a self-employed professional with a contract from a Norwegian company, you’re in luck. The Independent Contractor Visa lets you live and work in Norway while completing a specific project for a local business. Applications are handled online. To qualify, you’ll need a signed contract with one specific Norwegian company, professional qualifications relevant to the assignment, proof of standard Norwegian-level pay, formal education (vocational or academic) or equivalent work experience, and official translations if your documents aren’t in English or Norwegian. This visa isn’t for the casual freelancer, it’s for those with proven expertise and a clear gig.

 

 

9. Germany digital nomad visa

Germany’s freelance visa, officially the Aufenthaltserlaubnis für selbständige Tätigkeit, offers non-EU professionals the chance to live and work independently in the land of Oktoberfest for up to three years. It allows multiple entries, costs €75, and can lead to a residence permit. You’ll apply under one of two categories: Freiberufler is for liberal professions like writers, designers, IT specialists, doctors, and teachers and Gewerbetreibende is for business owners and tradespeople selling goods or services commercially. Freiberufler enjoy simpler tax rules and no trade registration, while Gewerbetreibende face slightly more admin. The core requirement is to prove you have clients, contracts, or a business plan plus financial means to support yourself. View the application form here.

 

 

10. Cyprus digital nomad visa

Cyprus has a digital nomad visa for non-EU/EEA nationals working remotely for companies or clients abroad with an initial one-year residency (renewable for up to two more). To qualify, you’ll need proof of remote work (employed or self-employed abroad), a net monthly income of at least €3,500, a valid passport, and supporting documents. Applications are handled at the Cypriot consulate or embassy where you reside, and processing takes five to seven weeks. If you stay more than 183 days in a tax year and aren’t a tax resident elsewhere, you’ll be taxed in Cyprus. Family members can join, though they can’t work locally.

 

 

 

AFRICAN COUNTRIES WITH DIGITAL NOMAD VISAS

 

11. Mauritius digital nomad visa

You can now do a bit of remote work on the very remote island of Mauritius, which is around 600 miles off the coast of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. Delightfully, the Mauritius Premium Visa costs nothing, and it’s valid from six months to a year. To qualify, you’ll need proof of your long-stay plans, including a return flight, health insurance, and proof of funds via three months’ bank statements (the minimum income floor is $1,500 per month), and you must not have plans to enter the local job market. At the end of your working days, there will be scope for epic hikes, waterfall dips, botanical garden visits, admiring multicolored dunes, and, of course, beaching. View the FAQs and apply online right here. 

 

 

12. Namibia digital nomad visa

Little-known Namibia became the first country on the African mainland to offer a digital nomad visa. This southwest African country is utterly alluring with its seaside towns, saltpans, and breathtaking desert dunes. The capital, Windhoek, is laid-back, spotless, and vibrant. Namibia’s Central African timezone is also appealing to remote workers adhering to European time zones. This is one of the most accessible digital nomad schemes, as the application fee costs $124 and the minimum income requirement is $2,000 per month. You can stay and work in Namibia for up to six months by applying online. 

 

 

13. Cape Verde digital nomad visa

Practice your Portuguese in Cape Verde (Cabo Verde), the tempting ten-island archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. With a capital city called Praia (“beach” in Portuguese), you can expect sun, sea, sand, and a relaxed pace. The Cabo Verde Remote Working Program is a six-month temporary visa with a processing time of two weeks. It offers sun-drenched stability for digital nomads from Europe, North America, the CPLP, and ECOWAS regions. To qualify, applicants must show a six-month bank history with a minimum average balance of €1,500 for individuals and €2,700 for a family.

 

 

14. Seychelles digital nomad visa

With accolades like “most photographed beach in the world“ and “Indian Ocean’s leading sustainable tourism destination”, Seychelles is certainly worth a look. Escape to the 115-island nation with the Visitor’s Workcation Permit (VWP), which is open to the self-employed and anyone with their own business for a minimum of one month and a maximum of one year. You’ll need to pay a €45 fee and apply at least 60 days before your intended arrival. Applications should be lodged online at least 60 days before arrival via seychelles.govtas.com. Fees are refreshingly modest; €10 for standard 24-hour processing, or €30 if you’re in a rush.

 

ASIAN COUNTRIES WITH DIGITAL NOMAD VISAS

 

15. (Bali) Indonesia digital nomad visa

Lured by the inviting climate, cool cafes, co-working spaces, and unrivaled community, Bali has become one of the top destinations for digital nomads. Many portable professionals travel to the Island of the Gods to kickstart their digital nomad journeys once they become location-independent. The news that nomads have been waiting to hear regarding living in Indonesia has finally arrived in 2022. It is called the Second Home Visa, and it gives foreigners (including former citizens) the chance to live in Bali for five to 10 years, provided they can show financial means and plan to contribute to the local economy through investment or other activities. Applicants need a passport valid for at least 36 months, proof of funds (from your own or a guarantor’s account), a resume, and a passport-style photo. This visa doesn’t grant permanent residency or citizenship, and the online application is currently paused.

 

 

16. South Korea digital nomad visa

For remote workers craving temples, high-speed internet, and a side of soju, this is your cultural deep dive, with a laptop. South Korea’s Workation Visa (F-1-D) lets remote workers live and work in the country for up to two years, with the option to extend for a third. Open since January 2024, the visa welcomes non-Korean remote workers who meet minimum income and experience requirements. You can bring your spouse and children, and applications are processed via Korean embassies worldwide. Taxes only apply to foreign income brought into Korea, and double taxation is avoided if your country has an agreement with South Korea.

 

 

 

LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES WITH DIGITAL NOMAD VISAS

 

17. Belize digital nomad visa

Belize’s “Work Where You Vacation” program, which launched in February 2021, invites digital nomads to experience its tropical allure for six months. This English-speaking haven is known for stunning beaches and Mayan treasures, and it requires applicants to earn a minimum of $75,000 annually and have health insurance coverage of $50,000. The online application costs $500 BZD per adult and $200 BZD per child, with family inclusion perks like local schooling for kids. Notarized bank statements and a clear criminal background check must be provided.

 

 

 

18. Brazil digital nomad visa

With its biodiversity, bustling megacities, and legendary landscapes, Brazil’s good looks are almost unfair to all other countries. Whether you choose Rio de Janeiro or the northeastern coast, digital nomads can live the good life in Brazil for up to one year (extendable for another year) if they provide services outside of Brazil and won’t be seeking local employment. Location-independent professionals applying for Brazil’s Temporary Visa VITEM XIV will need health insurance covering Brazil, a minimum monthly income of $1,500 (€1,455), or a bank balance of $18,000 (€17,460) earned outside Brazil. Applications can be made from any Brazilian consulate.

 

 

19. Panama digital nomad visa

Panama is a brilliant destination in Central America with a warm climate for working remotely and living your best paradise life. Find beach bliss by applying for the Panama digital nomad visa with the help of an immigration lawyer. Remote workers will need to prove they are self-employed, freelancers, or have an employer outside of Panama. The minimum income requirement is at least $36,000 annually, and a letter of health insurance coverage is required. Holders of this visa are exempt from paying taxes in Panama. Find out about digital nomad life in Panama with this complete Panama City digital nomad guide. 

 

 

MIDDLE EASTERN COUNTRIES WITH DIGITAL NOMAD VISAS

 

20. Dubai digital nomad visa

Everything is bigger and better in Dubai. To apply to stay in the glittery Middle Eastern city for one year, you’ll need an average monthly income of $3,500, health insurance with UAE coverage, and the employed will need proof of remote working and employment with a contract that’s valid for a year. Bank statements must be submitted going back six months. Applying for the visa outside Dubai costs $101, and holders will receive all the same benefits as Dubai residents.

 

 

CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES WITH DIGITAL NOMAD VISAS

 

21. Curaçao digital nomad visa

Colorful, arid, multicultural, and a diver’s paradise, there’s plenty to love about Curaçao. This Dutch Caribbean island wants you to feel @Home there, and you can apply for the visa before you arrive or while already on the island. Remote worker visas cost $294 per applicant for a six-month stay, which can be extended for another six months. The three target groups that are eligible for the @Home program (all nationalities are welcome, but there are special conditions for Dutch and U.S. nationals) are remote workers or digital nomads, snowbirds or hibernators, and investors.

 

 

22. Barbados digital nomad visa

Rihanna’s home country will welcome you for up to 12 months if you meet the $50,000 per year income requirement. Barbados Welcome Stamp is your passport to rum, fun, and remote work in the cafes, coworking spaces, and beautiful powdery beaches of Barbados. Applying to live in this English-speaking paradise will set you back $2,000 as an individual, however, or $3,000 for a family.

 

 

23. Antigua and Barbuda digital nomad visa

For up to two blissful years, you can call Antigua and Barbuda home thanks to its Nomad Digital Residence (NDR) program. The “land of 365 beaches” can be your office if you meet the income requirement of at least $50,000 for each year you’ll be a resident on the islands. The non-refundable application fee costs $1,500 for individuals, $2,000 for couples, and $3,000 for families (with up to three dependents). Families with more than three dependents will pay an extra $650 fee per additional dependent. A clean background check, travel, and medical insurance are also required for this passport to paradise.

 

 

24. Dominica digital nomad visa

Its nickname is “the nature island”, so it makes sense that Dominica’s remote worker program is the Work in Nature (WIN) visa. With this, location-independent professionals can live and work on the English-speaking Caribbean island for a generous 18-month period. To apply, you must be of good character without a criminal record, be at least 18 years of age, and expect to have a minimum income of at least $50,000 over the next year. The WIN visa stamp will be issued on arrival in Dominica. 

 

 

25. Montserrat digital nomad visa

Known as the Remote Worker’s Stamp, you can unlock a year of tropical living with Montserrat’s digital nomad visa, which was introduced in January 2021. Ideal for remote workers seeking a change of scenery, this visa allows you and your family to enjoy Montserrat’s unique black sand beaches and strong Wi-Fi. With no local taxes and a straightforward online application process that takes just seven days to process, it’s a practical choice for anyone looking to blend work with island exploration.