1. Estonia
Overview: Estonia offers a Digital Nomad Visa for remote workers.
Eligibility:
- Ability to work independent of location.
- Active employment contract with a company registered outside of Estonia.
- Minimum monthly income of €4,500.
2. United Arab Emirates (Dubai)
Overview: Dubai offers a Virtual Working Program for remote workers.
Eligibility:
- Proof of employment or business ownership.
- Minimum monthly salary of $5,000.
3. Malta
Overview: Malta's Nomad Residence Permit allows individuals to retain their current employment based in another country while legally residing in Malta.
Eligibility:
- Proof of employment or business activities outside Malta.
- Minimum monthly income of €2,700.
- Valid travel document.
- Health insurance covering risks in Malta.
- Proof of accommodation in Malta.
Application Process:
- Complete the application form.
- Submit required documents (passport, proof of employment, income, health insurance, accommodation).
- Processing time: typically 30 days.
4. Latvia
Overview: Latvia offers a Digital Nomad Visa for remote workers employed by companies registered abroad.
Eligibility:
- Employment with a company registered in an OECD country.
- Proof of income meeting a specific threshold.
- Valid health insurance.
Application Process:
- Submit an application at a Latvian embassy or consulate.
- Provide necessary documents (passport, proof of employment, income, health insurance).
- Processing time: up to 30 days.
Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs
5. Portugal
Overview: Portugal's D7 Visa is suitable for digital nomads and remote workers with sufficient passive income or remote work income.
Eligibility:
- Proof of passive income or remote work income (minimum €705/month).
- Valid travel document.
- Health insurance covering Portugal.
- Proof of accommodation in Portugal.
Application Process:
- Apply at a Portuguese consulate in your country of residence.
- Submit required documents (passport, proof of income, health insurance, accommodation).
- Processing time: several months.
Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF)
6. South Korea
Overview: South Korea plans to introduce a Digital Nomad Visa to attract remote workers.
Eligibility: Details are forthcoming.
Ministry of Justice, Republic of Korea
7. Indonesia (Bali)
Overview: Indonesia plans for a Digital Nomad Visa, allowing tax exemptions on foreign-sourced income.
Eligibility: Specific criteria are yet to be announced.