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For many digital nomads, keeping up with different countries’ visa requirements can be a struggle. A simple tourist visa is often insufficient for the needs of the digital nomad life. Other options may not be much better.
Fortunately, many countries now provide visa programs designed specifically for digital nomads. In this guide, we’re going to take a look at the top countries with digital nomad visas.
Digital nomad visas are travel visas that allow digital nomads to live in a certain country. Typically, these visas allow you to remain in the country longer than a standard tourist visa would. They also allow you to work remotely in that country as long as you do not enter that country’s local labor market. This removes the possibility of taking jobs from local workers.
To apply for a digital nomad visa, you typically have to pay an application fee and prove a minimum monthly income. Once you are approved, you will be allowed to remain in the country until the visa expires. The most common length of stay is 12 months.
So which countries offer digital nomad visas for Americans living abroad? Here are our top picks.
Estonia has become a well-known destination for digital nomads. This is partially due to the Estonian Digital Nomad Visa, which makes it easy for foreigners to work remotely in this northern European nation.
Estonia’s Digital Nomad Visa at a Glance:
Croatia’s beautiful scenery and laid-back atmosphere have made it a popular home for digital nomads. Croatia’s Digital Nomad Temporary Residence Visa doesn’t hurt, either.
Croatia’s Digital Nomad Temporary Residence Visa at a Glance:
Iceland is yet another country to try to attract digital nomads with its Long-Term Visa program. And with this island nation’s breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture, plenty of digital nomads will be only too happy to answer the call.
Iceland’s Long-Term Visa at a Glance:
Germany’s digital nomad visa, the Resident Permit for Self-Employment, can be a bit trickier to get than most. However, if approved, it also offers a much longer stay than most.
Germany’s Resident Permit for Self-Employment at a Glance:
Norway’s Independent Contractor Visa lets digital nomads make their home in the beauty of Scandinavia. While Norway is one of the most expensive countries to live in, many digital nomads consider it worth the cost.
Norway’s Independent Contractor Visa at a Glance:
Costa Rica has long been a favored destination for expats and digital nomads. Costa Rica’s digital nomad visa is known as a Rentista.
Costa Rica’s Rentista Visa at a Glance:
The Bahamas’ tropical climate and year-round sun make it an ideal spot for anyone to call home. And with its Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay program, it’s a great choice for digital nomads, too.
Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay at a Glance:
The beautiful island of Barbados was one of the first countries to adopt a digital nomad visa program: the Barbados Welcome Stamp.
Barbados Welcome Stamp at a Glance:
Bermuda’s Work from Bermuda Certificate is designed to help digital nomads enjoy the warmth and beauty of this island nation.
Bermuda’s Work from Bermuda Certificate at a Glance:
Greece’s Digital Nomad Visa program gives Americans working abroad the ability to enjoy the serene beauty of the Mediterranean.
Greece’s Digital Nomad Visa at a Glance:
Hungary’s digital nomad visa is known as a White Card. This visa is restricted to single digital nomads only but also boasts one of the lowest minimum income requirements in Europe.
Hungary’s White Card at a Glance:
Portugal’s digital nomad visa, known simply as the Portugal Visa, is one of the easiest to acquire in the world—and offers an impressive length of stay.
Portugal Visa at a Glance:
As of 2022, Brazil is the only South American country to offer a digital nomad visa. The Brazilian Digital Nomad Visa program is relatively new, introduced just this year.
Brazilian Digital Nomad Visa at a Glance:
For American digital nomads who’d like to stay closer to home, Mexico’s Temporary Resident Visa is a great choice.
Mexico’s Temporary Resident Visa at a Glance:
Anguilla is a British territory in the West Indies. This island’s Beyond Extraordinary Anguilla program serves as an excellent digital nomad visa—and generally takes only 14 days to be approved.
Beyond Extraordinary Anguilla at a Glance:
We hope this guide has helped you understand your options for countries that offer digital nomad visas. If you still have questions, we have answers. In fact, we can even help you prepare and file your digital nomad taxes.
At Greenback Expat Tax Services, we help Americans living abroad file their expat taxes accurately and on time. Just contact us, and we’ll be happy to help you in any way we can. We can even prepare and file your expat taxes for years to come.
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