Digital Nomad Visas in Europe
| Country | Visa Name / Permit | Duration & Renewal | Income Requirement | Application Fee | Benefits & Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malta | Nomad Residence Permit | 1 year, renewable | EUR 2,700/month | EUR 300 | Low tax (~10%), Schengen access, family allowed, remote worker focused |
| Montenegro | Digital Nomad Visa | Up to 2 years, renewable | EUR 1,400/month | EUR 67 | Tax incentives, low cost of living, Adriatic lifestyle |
| Norway | Independent Contractor Permit | Up to 2 years | EUR 3,000/month | EUR 600 | Must have local client, high standard of living, pays local taxes |
| Portugal | D8 Digital Nomad Visa | 1 year, renewable; path to residency | EUR 3,280-3,480/month | EUR 165 | 15% flat tax under NHR, Schengen access, includes family |
| Spain | Digital Nomad Visa | 1 year, renewable up to 5 years | EUR 2,762/month | EUR 153 | 20% tax cap, family inclusion, residency path |
| Italy | Digital Nomad Visa | 1 year, renewable | EUR 2,500/month | EUR 116 | Must be highly skilled, tax residence after 183 days |
| Croatia | Digital Nomad Visa | 6-12 months | EUR 2,658/month | EUR 139 | No local income tax, family included |
| Germany | Freelancer Visa (Freiberufler) | Up to 3 years, renewable | EUR 2,000-3,500/month | EUR 105 | Path to residency, access to German market, family reunification |
| Hungary | White Card | 1 year, renewable | EUR 3,000/month | EUR 110 | Tax exemption for first 6 months, online process |
| Iceland | Remote Work Long Term Visa | Up to 6 months | EUR 7,075/month | EUR 86 | No local taxes, high income requirement, nature-rich country |
| Latvia | Digital Nomad Visa (proposed) | 1 year, renewable | EUR 2,858/month | TBD | For OECD nationals, still being finalized |
| Greece | Digital Nomad Visa | Up to 12 months, extendable | EUR 3,500/month | EUR 75 | 50% income tax break for 7 years, warm climate |
| Cyprus | Digital Nomad Visa | 1 year, extendable | EUR 3,500/month (covers family) | - | Citizenship path after 5 years, family members allowed but can't work |
Country | Visa Name / Permit | Duration & Renewal | Income Requirement | Application Fee | Benefits & Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Malta | Nomad Residence | 1 year, renewable | EUR 2,700/month | EUR 300 | Low tax (~10%), Schengen access, |
Montenegro | Digital Nomad Visa | Up to 2 years, | EUR 1,400/month | EUR 67 | Tax incentives, low cost of living, |
Norway | Independent Contractor Permit | Up to 2 years | EUR 3,000/month | EUR 600 | Must have local client, high standard |
Portugal | D8 Digital Nomad Visa | 1 year, renewable; path | EUR 3,280-3,480/month | EUR 165 | 15% flat tax under NHR, Schengen |
Spain | Digital Nomad Visa | 1 year, renewable up to | EUR 2,762/month | EUR 153 | 20% tax cap, family inclusion, |
Italy | Digital Nomad Visa | 1 year, renewable | EUR 2,500/month | EUR 116 | Must be highly skilled, tax residence |
Croatia | Digital Nomad Visa | 6-12 months, | EUR 2,658/month | EUR 139 | No local income tax, family included |
Germany | Freelancer Visa (Freiberufler) | Up to 3 years, renewable | EUR 2,000-3,500/mont | EUR 105 | Path to residency, access to German |
Hungary | White Card | 1 year, renewable | EUR 3,000/month | EUR 110 | Tax exemption for first 6 months, |
Iceland | Remote Work LongTerm Visa | Up to 6 months | EUR 7,075/month | EUR 86 | No local taxes, high income |
Latvia | Digital Nomad Visa | 1 year, renewable | EUR 2,858/month | TBD | For OECD nationals, still being |
Greece | Digital Nomad Visa | Up to 12 months, | EUR 3,500/month | EUR 75 | 50% income tax break for 7 years, |
Cyprus | Digital Nomad Visa | 1 year, extendable | EUR 3,500/month | - | Citizenship path after 5 years, family |