Min income No minimum No specific minimum — must demonstrate self-sufficiency
Duration 1 yr (up to 5 yrs) Renewable
Application fee $60 Processing 8–12w
- Family OK
- Path to PR
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
Launched 2022. Combined with Albania's 1-year visa-free policy for many passports, this is a stealth nomad-friendly destination.
Min income Not stated €50,000 deposit + €15,000 per dependent
Duration 2 yrs Renewable
Application fee $250 Processing 12–24w
- Family OK
- Path to PR
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
Not a true DNV but popular with high-income nomads for its tax regime. 90+ day physical presence required per year.
Min income Not stated Self-funded
Duration 1 yr Single-issue
Application fee $2,000 Processing 2–4w
- Family OK
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
British Overseas Territory. Application fee per family covers up to 4 dependents.
Min income $4,170/mo $50,000/yr
Duration 2 yrs Single-issue
Application fee $1,500 Processing 2–4w
- Family OK
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
Launched 2020. 2-year non-renewable. Family fee: $2,000 (couple) / $3,000 (family of 3+).
Min income $2,500/mo $2,500/mo (varies by region)
Duration 6 mo Renewable
Application fee $200 Processing 6–10w
Launched May 2022. With Argentine peso volatility, USD/EUR earners can live very well in Buenos Aires.
Min income Not stated Self-funded — no specific income proof
Duration 1 yr (up to 3 yrs) Renewable
Application fee $1,025 Processing 1–4w
- Family OK
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
No tax + no income threshold = popular high-net-worth choice. High application fee.
Min income $4,170/mo $50,000/yr
Duration 1 yr (up to 2 yrs) Renewable
Application fee $2,000 Processing 1–2w
First Caribbean DNV (June 2020). High application fee but fast processing.
Min income $6,300/mo $75,000/yr individual ($100,000 family)
Duration 6 mo Renewable
Application fee $500 Processing 2–6w
English-speaking + Caribbean. Higher income threshold offsets that.
Min income $1,500/mo $1,500/mo or $18,000 savings
Duration 1 yr (up to 2 yrs) Renewable
Application fee $100 Processing 2–4w
Launched Jan 2022. Low income threshold + Florianópolis/Rio nomad scenes make this popular for Latin America.
Min income $1,620/mo €1,500/mo individual (€2,700 family)
Duration 6 mo Renewable
Application fee $60 Processing 2–4w
- Family OK
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
Atlantic island chain. Portuguese-speaking. Sal & Boa Vista popular.
Min income $8,000/mo $100,000/yr individual ($150,000 couple, $180,000 family)
Duration 2 yrs Single-issue
Application fee $1,469 Processing 4–6w
High income threshold targets wealthy remote workers. Non-renewable — must leave after 2 yrs.
Min income $980/mo 3× CO min wage (~$980/mo)
Duration 2 yrs Renewable
Application fee $230 Processing 3–6w
- Family OK
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
Launched Oct 2022. Lowest income threshold in Latin America. Medellín extremely popular.
Min income $3,000/mo $3,000/mo individual ($4,000 family)
Duration 1 yr (up to 2 yrs) Renewable
Application fee $250 Processing 4–8w
- Family OK
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
Launched 2022. Tax exemption + import duty waiver on personal/work equipment. Popular base for Pacific surf nomads.
Min income $2,870/mo €2,540/mo
Duration 1 yr Single-issue
Application fee $75 Processing 3–5w
- Family OK
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
Cannot be renewed — 6 month gap required before re-applying. Tax exemption is the killer feature.
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Curaçao
@Home in Curaçao Verify before applying Min income Not stated Self-funded
Duration 6 mo Renewable
Application fee $295 Processing 2–4w
- Family OK
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
Caribbean Dutch. No income threshold but accommodation deposit required.
Min income $3,800/mo €3,500/mo (net)
Duration 1 yr (up to 3 yrs) Renewable
Application fee $75 Processing 5–8w
Quota of 500 permits/yr. Family minimum +20% per dependent.
Min income No minimum Proof of CZK 124,500 (~€5,100) savings
Duration 1 yr Renewable
Application fee $130 Processing 12–16w
- Family OK
- Path to PR
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
Not a true 'DNV' — it's a freelancer trade license but functions identically. Income tax via 60/40 deduction extremely favourable.
Min income $5,800/mo $70,000/yr
Duration 2 yr Single-issue
Application fee $800 Processing 3–6w
- Family OK
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
Eco-tourism focus. Not the easier-spelling Dominican Republic.
Min income $2,000/mo $24,000/yr
Duration 1 yr Renewable
Application fee $100 Processing 4–8w
- Family OK
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
Launched 2022. Las Terrenas + Punta Cana popular. Cheap + Caribbean.
Min income $1,350/mo $1,350/mo (3× SBU)
Duration 2 yrs Renewable
Application fee $450 Processing 6–10w
- Family OK
- Path to PR
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
Pegged to Ecuadorian basic salary unit; threshold updates annually. USD-pegged country, easy banking.
Min income $4,900/mo €4,500/mo (gross, last 6mo avg)
Duration 1 yr Single-issue
Application fee $110 Processing 4–8w
- Family OK
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
First DNV launched (Aug 2020). Type C (90 day) and Type D (1 yr) options.
Min income Not stated Proof of viable client base + savings
Duration 3 yrs Renewable
Application fee $110 Processing 12–16w
- Family OK
- Path to PR
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
Not technically a 'DNV' but the most common path. Berlin's local Auslanderbehörde notoriously slow. Best for those wanting EU residency long-term.
Min income $3,920/mo €3,500/mo
Duration 1 yr (up to 2 yrs) Renewable
Application fee $75 Processing 4–10w
- Family OK
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
Income threshold +20% for spouse, +15% per child. Renewal becomes residence permit (2yr renewable).
Min income $3,000/mo $36,000/yr
Duration 1 yr (up to 2 yrs) Renewable
Application fee $1,500 Processing 2–4w
Combined with Grenada's CBI program (passport-by-investment). Spice Isle.
Min income $2,280/mo €2,000/mo (last 6mo avg)
Duration 1 yr (up to 2 yrs) Renewable
Application fee $130 Processing 4–8w
No family permitted on White Card — partner/kids must apply separately. Among the cheaper European DNVs.
Min income $7,600/mo ISK 1,000,000/mo (~$7,600)
Duration 6 mo Single-issue
Application fee $90 Processing 4–6w
Highest income threshold in Europe. Cap of 6 months — non-renewable. For high earners only.
Min income $5,300/mo $60,000/yr or $130,000 savings (Second Home)
Duration 5 yrs (up to 10 yrs) Renewable
Application fee $200 Processing 4–8w
- Family OK
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
Two paths: Second Home Visa (5-10 yr, big savings req) OR E33G remote worker visa (1 yr, lower income req $5K/mo). Bali = top-3 global nomad destination.
Min income $2,800/mo €28,000/yr
Duration 1 yr Renewable
Application fee $130 Processing 12–24w
- Family OK
- Path to PR
- Tax program
Launched April 2024. Restricted to 'highly skilled workers' — requires degree or 5 yrs experience. Confirmed in FB corpus as 'a process'. Health insurance €30K minimum coverage required.
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Japan
Digital Nomad Visa Min income $6,800/mo JPY 10M/yr (~$67,000/yr)
Duration 6 mo Single-issue
Application fee Free Processing 4–6w
Launched March 2024. 6-month max, non-renewable, 6-month gap before reapply. Restricted to ~50 nationalities with Japan-tax-treaty countries.
Min income $4,200/mo $55,000/yr
Duration 1 yr (up to 3 yrs) Renewable
Application fee $200 Processing 6–12w
Officially announced Q4 2024 — verify launch and exact thresholds before publishing.
Min income $3,200/mo €2,857/mo
Duration 1 yr (up to 2 yrs) Renewable
Application fee $100 Processing 4–6w
Launched 2022. Requires employment with OECD-country company.
Min income $2,000/mo $24,000/yr
Duration 1 yr (up to 2 yrs) Renewable
Application fee $220 Processing 2–8w
- Family OK
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
Launched Oct 2022. Penang + Kuala Lumpur popular. English-friendly + cheap.
Min income $3,360/mo €3,500/mo (gross)
Duration 1 yr (up to 4 yrs) Renewable
Application fee $320 Processing 4–8w
- Family OK
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
Tax treatment changed Jan 2024 — used to be 0% on foreign income, now 10% Malta-source. English-speaking + EU = popular.
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Mauritius
Premium Visa Min income Not stated $1,500/mo OR $54K savings
Duration 1 yr Renewable
Application fee Free Processing 1–2w
- Family OK
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
Free application + low income threshold. Tropical Indian Ocean island, English-speaking.
Min income $4,350/mo Income proof: $4,350/mo for last 6mo OR $73,000 in savings for last 12mo
Duration 1 yr (up to 4 yrs) Renewable
Application fee $50 Processing 2–6w
- Family OK
- Path to PR
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
Not branded as DNV but the de facto path. Application MUST start at MX consulate outside Mexico. Some consulates (e.g. Guatemala City) much more lenient.
Min income $1,500/mo €1,400/mo
Duration 2 yrs (up to 4 yrs) Renewable
Application fee $50 Processing 6–10w
- Family OK
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
One of the lowest-income-threshold DNVs in Europe. Launched 2024.
Min income $6,000/mo $70,000/yr
Duration 1 yr Renewable
Application fee $500 Processing 2–4w
- Family OK
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
British Overseas Territory. Volcanic island, very small population. Niche.
Min income $2,000/mo $24,000/yr individual ($36,000 family)
Duration 6 mo Renewable
Application fee $90 Processing 4–8w
- Family OK
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
Launched 2022. Adventure-focused. English official.
Min income Not stated €4,500 deposit in Dutch business bank account
Duration 2 yrs Renewable
Application fee $380 Processing 12–24w
- Family OK
- Path to PR
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
US citizens only via 1956 treaty. Functionally a DNV — register a sole-proprietorship, get residency. Very popular with US nomads.
Min income Not stated TBD
Duration 1 yr Renewable
Application fee — Processing —
PROPOSED program — not yet implemented as of cutoff. Verify launch status before publishing.
Min income $4,080/mo NOK 47,395/mo (~$4,080)
Duration 2 yrs Renewable
Application fee $540 Processing 8–16w
- Family OK
- Path to PR
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
Not advertised as DNV but functions as one. Restricted to Svalbard (no quota) or qualifying mainland clients.
Min income $3,000/mo $36,000/yr
Duration 9 mo (up to 1.5 yrs) Renewable
Application fee $300 Processing 4–8w
- Family OK
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
Combined with Panama's Friendly Nations Visa (PR in 2 years for many westerners) → many nomads use DNV first then transition.
Min income $3,850/mo €3,480/mo (4× PT min wage)
Duration 1 yr (up to 5 yrs) Renewable
Application fee $90 Processing 8–16w
- Family OK
- Path to PR
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
Two paths: short-stay D8 visa (1yr) and the residence permit version. NHR closed for new applicants Jan 2024; IFICI program is its successor. Most popular DNV in Europe.
Min income $4,200/mo €3,950/mo (3× RO avg gross)
Duration 1 yr Renewable
Application fee $120 Processing 2–4w
- Family OK
- Path to PR
- Tax program
Income threshold pegged to RO statistical average — recalculated yearly. Fast processing.
Min income Not stated Self-funded
Duration 1 yr (up to 2 yrs) Renewable
Application fee $75 Processing 2–6w
- Family OK
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
Low fee + Caribbean. Quieter alternative to Barbados.
Min income $3,500/mo €3,500/mo equivalent
Duration 6 mo (up to 2 yrs) Renewable
Application fee $80 Processing 4–8w
- Family OK
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
Launched 2024. Belgrade increasingly popular nomad hub. Combined with 30-day visa-free entry for most westerners.
Min income Not stated Proof of self-sustainability
Duration 1 yr Renewable
Application fee $45 Processing 1–2w
- Family OK
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
No fixed income threshold but accommodation must be pre-booked. Premium destination.
Min income $3,450/mo ZAR 650,796/yr (~$36,000/yr)
Duration 3 yrs Renewable
Application fee $95 Processing 6–16w
Launched May 2024. Cape Town has strong nomad scene. SARS ruled in late 2024 that <183 days = no tax.
Min income $6,700/mo KRW 85M/yr (~$80,500/yr) — 2× KR avg
Duration 1 yr (up to 2 yrs) Renewable
Application fee $100 Processing 4–8w
Launched January 2024. High income bar. Seoul-focused.
Min income $2,950/mo €2,762/mo (200% of Spanish min wage)
Duration 1 yr (up to 5 yrs) Renewable
Application fee $80 Processing 3–6w
- Family OK
- Path to PR
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
Launched Jan 2023 under Startup Law. Allows up to 20% income from Spanish clients. Income threshold updated annually with min-wage changes.
Min income $2,000/mo $24,000/yr
Duration 1 yr (up to 2 yrs) Renewable
Application fee $65 Processing 2–4w
- Family OK
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
Launched 2024 post economic crisis. Low cost + tropical.
Min income $5,500/mo $66,000/yr (Foreign Special Professional)
Duration 3 yrs Renewable
Application fee $100 Processing 4–8w
- Family OK
- Path to PR
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
Open work + residency permit + tax break combo. Most flexible Asian nomad option for tech workers.
Min income Not stated THB 500,000 (~$13,800) in savings
Duration 5 yrs Renewable
Application fee $280 Processing 2–4w
- Family OK
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
Launched July 2024. 5-year multi-entry, 180-day stays per entry. Covers digital nomads, Muay Thai students, medical tourism. Game-changer for Asia.
Min income $3,500/mo $3,500/mo or proof of $42,000/yr
Duration 1 yr Renewable
Application fee $287 Processing 1–4w
Dubai-specific (Abu Dhabi has separate program). 0% tax + English + infrastructure = pricey but premium.
Min income $1,500/mo Varies — sufficient self-support
Duration 6 mo Renewable
Application fee $90 Processing 4–8w
- Family OK
- Path to PR
- Freelance OK
- Tax program
Tax holiday is the killer feature. Low cost of living + safety = quietly excellent.
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