Does my country have a digital nomad visa? 35 countries answered (2026)

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Does my country have a digital nomad visa? For 35 of the most-searched countries, the answer is below: 24 have a dedicated remote-work visa or permit in 2026, while 11 do not, including the US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Australia and Mexico. “No” doesn’t always mean you can’t work remotely there, so each answer says what the realistic option is.

Last checked: September 2026

In short:

  • Of the 35 countries below, 24 run a dedicated digital nomad or remote-work visa in 2026, with income requirements as low as about USD 1,450 a month in Ecuador (three times the 2026 basic wage of USD 482) and USD 1,500 in Brazil and Mauritius.
  • Canada has no digital nomad visa, but IRCC guidance lets visitors stay up to 6 months at a time while working remotely for a foreign employer.
  • Georgia has no nomad visa, and since 1 March 2026 foreigners need a work permit to work there, including remote work.

How to read these answers

“Yes” means a visa or permit built for people working remotely for employers or clients abroad. “No” means there’s no such route; we name the closest alternative. Income figures are in each scheme’s own currency. Sources are listed at the end; where we relied on a law firm or specialist site rather than a government page, we name it.

A to F

Does Argentina have a digital nomad visa? Yes. It allows 180 days, extendable once for another 180, costs €200, and is open to nationals who don’t need a tourist visa for Argentina.

Does Australia have a digital nomad visa? No. Visitor visas carry no-work conditions; a 2025 guide from Altery says incidental remote work for a foreign employer is a grey area that is often tolerated.

Do the Bahamas have a digital nomad visa? Yes, the BEATS permit: up to one year, renewable annually to a maximum of three years, with a USD 1,000 permit fee plus USD 25 to apply.

Does Barbados have a digital nomad visa? Yes, the Welcome Stamp: 12 months, renewable, for people earning at least USD 50,000 a year, with a USD 2,000 fee for individuals.

Does Brazil have a digital nomad visa? Yes, the VITEM XIV: USD 1,500 a month from a foreign source or USD 18,000 in the bank, for up to one year, renewable for the same period. Full guide: Brazil digital nomad visa (VITEM XIV): requirements and tax in 2026

Does Canada have a digital nomad visa? No. But IRCC says digital nomads can enter as visitors for up to 6 months at a time while working remotely for a foreign employer.

Do the Cayman Islands have a digital nomad visa? Not any more. The Global Citizen Concierge Program is closed to new applicants; Stamped Nomad dates the cut-off to 31 October 2022 (confirm with WORC).

Does Colombia have a digital nomad visa? Yes. It needs COP 5,252,715 a month (three times the 2026 minimum wage) and can be granted for up to two years. Full guide: Colombia digital nomad visa: income, fees and tax rules (2026)

Does Costa Rica have a digital nomad visa? Yes, under Law 10008: USD 3,000 a month, or USD 4,000 with dependants, for one year, extendable by a second if you spent at least 180 days in the country (per The Rio Times). Full guide: Costa Rica digital nomad visa: income, insurance and tax in 2026

Does Croatia have a digital nomad visa? Yes, a temporary stay of up to 18 months for people earning at least €3,622.50 a month. Full guide: Croatia digital nomad visa 2026: income, 18-month stay and tax

Does Ecuador have a digital nomad visa? Yes, the remote-work “visa nómada”: at least three basic salaries a month, valid up to two years and renewable once, with USD 320 in fees.

Does Estonia have a digital nomad visa? Yes. You need €4,500 a month (official pages disagree on gross or net, so plan to clear it after tax); the long-stay D visa lasts up to 365 days and can’t be extended. Full guide: Estonia digital nomad visa 2026: €4,500 income, C vs D visa, tax

Does France have a digital nomad visa? No. Per Remote Work Europe, France has also barred remote work on the long-stay visitor visa since June 2025; freelancers use the self-employed visa or Talent Passport.

G to M

Does Georgia have a digital nomad visa? No. Many nationalities, including British citizens, can stay visa-free for up to a year, but the UK government says that from 1 March 2026 working in Georgia, including remotely, requires a work permit.

Does Germany have a digital nomad visa? No. The closest route is the freelance residence permit, initially up to three years.

Does Greece have a digital nomad visa? Yes. It needs €3,500 a month net (after tax), and since February 2026 you must apply at a consulate before travelling. Full guide: Greece digital nomad visa 2026: €3,500 income, permit and tax

Does Indonesia have a digital nomad visa? Yes, the E33G remote worker visa: USD 60,000 a year, valid one year and not extendable.

Does Italy have a digital nomad visa? Yes, for highly skilled remote workers and freelancers, with income of at least €25,500 a year according to Italy’s consulate in Tbilisi. Full guide: Italy digital nomad visa: requirements, income and tax in 2026

Does Japan have a digital nomad visa? Yes, a 6-month status for people earning JPY 10 million a year from eligible countries. It can’t be extended. Full guide: Japan digital nomad visa (2026): income, countries, 6-month limit, tax

Does Malaysia have a digital nomad visa? Yes, the DE Rantau Nomad Pass: USD 24,000 a year for tech roles or USD 60,000 for non-tech roles, for 3 to 12 months, renewable to 24. Full guide: Malaysia digital nomad visa: the DE Rantau Nomad Pass (2026)

Does Mauritius have a digital nomad visa? Yes, the Premium Visa: up to 12 months and renewable, for USD 1,500 a month plus USD 500 per dependant (per Expat.com).

Does Mexico have a digital nomad visa? No. Remote workers use temporary residence; the San Diego consulate asks for USD 4,049 a month in income or a USD 68,241 balance. Full guide: Mexico digital nomad visa: the temporary residency route in 2026

N to Z

Does Panama have a digital nomad visa? Yes, a short-stay visa for remote workers earning USD 36,000 a year from abroad: 9 months, extendable by 9 more (per Kraemer & Kraemer). Full guide: Panama digital nomad visa: requirements, fees and tax (2026)

Do the Philippines have a digital nomad visa? On paper, yes. Executive Order 86 (April 2025) created it, for up to one year, but Divina Law reported in July 2026 that no official list of eligible countries had been published, so check with your embassy.

Does Portugal have a digital nomad visa? Yes, the D8, for €3,680 a month (four times the minimum wage) in 2026, as a temporary stay of under a year or a residence visa. Full guide: Portugal D7 visa vs D8 digital nomad visa: which one you need (2026)

Does South Africa have a digital nomad visa? Yes, a remote work visa needing gross income of at least ZAR 650,976 a year (per EY, October 2024).

Does South Korea have a digital nomad visa? Yes, the F-1-D “workation” visa, made permanent on 30 June 2026, for up to three years; income must be one to two times GNI per capita depending on age and location.

Does Spain have a digital nomad visa? Yes, the international teleworker visa: 200% of the minimum wage, valid up to one year from a consulate. Full guide: Spain digital nomad visa: requirements, income and Beckham Law

Does Taiwan have a digital nomad visa? No, but the Employment Gold Card, an open work permit and residence card valid one to three years, is awarded on professional skills without needing a job offer.

Does Thailand have a digital nomad visa? Yes, the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV): valid five years, 180 days per entry, with at least 500,000 THB in funds. Full guide: DTV visa Thailand (2026): requirements for Thailand’s digital nomad visa

Does the UAE have a digital nomad visa? Yes, a one-year remote work visa at USD 3,500 a month, and Dubai’s virtual working programme at USD 5,000 a month. Full guide: Dubai remote work visa vs freelance visa vs company setup (2026)

Does the UK have a digital nomad visa? No. The Immigration Rules let visitors work remotely for an overseas employer only if that isn’t the main purpose of the visit.

Does the USA have a digital nomad visa? No. Immigration lawyers RJ Immigration Law say B-1/B-2 and ESTA visitors may not do ongoing remote work, even for a foreign employer.

Does Uruguay have a digital nomad visa? Yes, a digital nomad permit for 180 days, extendable once for 180 more (per Expatsi).

Does Vietnam have a digital nomad visa? No. Most people use the e-visa, valid up to 90 days with multiple entries, per The Digital Nomad Asia (February 2026).

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Quick answers

Q: Which countries have a digital nomad visa in 2026?
Of the 35 countries we checked, 24 do, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Croatia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, the UAE, Brazil, Colombia and Costa Rica. The US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Australia, Mexico, Vietnam, Georgia, Taiwan and the Cayman Islands do not.

Q: Can I work remotely in Canada on a visitor visa?
Yes, per IRCC guidance. Canada has no digital nomad visa, but people working remotely for a foreign employer can enter as visitors and stay up to 6 months at a time. Working for a Canadian employer needs a work permit.

Q: Does the USA have a digital nomad visa?
No. The US has no visa for people living there while working remotely for a non-US employer. Immigration lawyers say B-1/B-2 and ESTA visitors may not do ongoing remote work, even for a foreign company.

Sources

This is general information from the Nomad Forums team, not immigration, tax or legal advice. Rules change; check the official source or a qualified adviser before applying.

Over to you: Is your country missing, or has a rule here changed since we checked? If you’ve applied for one of the newer schemes, such as South Korea’s F-1-D or the Philippines visa, tell us how long it took and what you were asked for.

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