03/12/2025updated 06/17/2026

Digital Nomads: Countries Issuing Digital Nomad Visas and Their Equivalents for Remote Work

Sasha

Want to live for a year or two, hugging your work laptop somewhere under a palm tree on a sun lounger? This opportunity arose after the start of the COVID era.

We have compiled a selection of countries where you can get a digital nomad visa or its equivalents to try living abroad. Let's go!

Hungary

In this country, you can obtain a White Card if you meet the following conditions:

official income — minimum 3,000 € per month after tax, confirmed within six months;
employment: you must be officially employed in countries other than the EU and Hungary, or be a self-employed entrepreneur outside the European Union;
White Card validity period — one year. It can be extended for another year;
the visa is issued for a specific person — family members must be included separately;
accommodation — you will need a rental agreement, proof of property ownership in Hungary, or a confirmed hotel reservation for the duration of your stay in the country.

What are the advantages of the White Card:

you will be able to travel freely within Schengen countries for up to 90 days within every 180-day period;
relatively low taxes in the country.

Germany

Germany issues an equivalent to the digital nomad visa — a visa for freelancers. Let's go through its conditions:

official monthly income does not need to be confirmed, but you must have at least 12,000 € in your account;
the visa is valid from three months to three years;
visa application fee — 100 €;
your activity must be suitable for the country's needs. For example, IT specialists, artists, writers, foreign language teachers;
to apply for the visa, you must have a rental agreement.

Advantages of the visa:

low income taxes for freelancers;
you can bring your family after three months of stay in the country;
there is an opportunity to apply for permanent residency after three years of stay in Germany.

Greece

Also a great option for those who want to spend more time by the sea — the digital nomad visa in Greece.

Conditions for obtaining:

you must be employed or be an entrepreneur outside of Greece;
minimum monthly income — at least 3,500 € per month after tax. If you come with family, this amount increases — by 20% for a spouse and by 15% for each child;
medical insurance will be required for the entire duration of your stay in Greece;
rental agreement or proof of property ownership.

Advantages of the digital nomad visa in Greece:

free movement within Schengen countries for up to 90 days within each 180-day period;
availability of tax benefits for freelancers;
comfortable climate for living with children.

Spain

The requirements for the Spanish digital nomad visa will be a bit stricter, but imagine how great life will be. Conditions for application:

remote work or business outside of Spain;
income must be at least twice the minimum interprofessional salary (SMI). For 2025, the SMI is 1184 € per month. For family freelancers, this coefficient increases;
confirmed qualification — higher education diploma/at least three years of experience;
medical insurance that covers the entire duration of your stay in Spain;
rental agreement or proof of property ownership.

Advantages of the Spanish visa:

issued for a minimum of one year with the possibility of extension;
after the visa expires, you can try to apply for a residence permit;
tax benefits for freelancers.

Italy

If you want pasta, pizza, and to get things done in a sunny atmosphere, you can try applying for a digital nomad visa in Italy:

you need to work for a company outside Italy or have your own business somewhere outside the country;
minimum income — 2,700 €;
you will also need savings of 30,000 €;
you will need to confirm that you have been working for the company for at least six months;
the good old rental agreement or an agreement confirming property ownership in Italy.

Advantages of the Italian nomad visa:

after five years of continuous residence, you can apply for permanent residency;
simplified visa application, as there are no quotas;
access to the Italian healthcare system and social services;
just great sunny days.

Malta

You can also head to Malta if you have a Nomad Residence Permit. Here's what you need to do to get this visa:

remote work/own business outside Malta. All standard here;
minimum monthly income of at least 3,500 €;
proof of income through bank statements for the last three months;
medical insurance that covers the entire duration of your stay in Malta;
rental agreement or property ownership;
no criminal record.

What are the advantages of the Malta visa?

the visa is issued for 12 months. It can be extended for up to four years;
leniency towards family freelancers — in Malta, the minimum income amount is not increased if you come with family;
tax benefits for businessmen and freelancers.

UAE

Want something expensive, warm, and always surrounded by compatriots? Then you can head to the United Arab Emirates! Here are the conditions:

visa cost — 600 $. The visa is issued for one year;
having a business or a remote work contract outside the UAE. You will be asked for documents confirming employment with a company for at least one year, or company ownership papers with financial reports;
medical insurance that covers the entire duration of your stay in the Emirates;
bank statements showing income for the next three months.

Advantages of the digital nomad visa in the UAE:

access to banking services — you can open cards and accounts in the country;
possibility to extend the visa;
personal income is not taxed.

Turkey

Perhaps one of the most sought-after countries for digital nomads is Turkey. If you planned to go there to live with a nomad visa, you need to meet the following conditions:

be an adult (but not too old) — the visa is issued to people aged 21 to 55;
minimum monthly income must be 3,000 $;
a diploma confirming higher education is required;
you must have worked at your current job (which, by the way, must be outside Turkey) for at least three months.

Advantages of the Turkish visa: