Remote-Work Visas, Side by Side
Compare the monthly remote-income threshold, filing fee, and permitted stay for every verified destination at a glance. Sort by income threshold to find the most accessible nomad visa for your situation — and see honestly where no dedicated remote-work visa exists at all.
Drag the slider to your documented monthly remote income. The table will filter to only the destinations whose threshold you can meet.
| Visa | Fee | Stay | Portal | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mauritius | Africa | Premium Visa (Premium Travel Visa) | $1,500/mo ≈ $1,500/month remote income | No state filing fee (free) | 1 year (renewable) | Official |
Namibia | Africa | Digital Nomad Visa (6-month) | $2,000/mo $2,000/mo (+$1,000 spouse, +$500/child) | NAD 3,300 on approval/arrival | 6 months | Official |
Panama | Americas | Short Stay Visa for Remote Workers (Dec. 198) | $3,000/mo ≥ $36,000/year (≈$3,000/mo) foreign income | Filed via licensed Panamanian attorney (fee varies) | 9 months (renewable to 18 months) | Official |
Spain | Europe | Digital Nomad Visa (Law 28/2022) | $3,160/mo ≥200% min wage ≈ €2,849/mo (~$3,160/mo, 2026) | Consular visa fee (verify on exteriores.gob.es) | Up to 3 years | Official |
United Arab Emirates | Asia & Oceania | Virtual Work Residence Visa (Remote Work) | $3,500/mo ≥ $3,500/month from a foreign employer | ICP / GDRFA filing fee (verify on portal) | 1 year (renewable) | Official |
Portugal | Europe | D8 Digital Nomad Visa | $3,860/mo ≥4× min wage ≈ €3,480–€3,680/mo (~$3,860/mo, 2026) | AIMA visa fee (verify on aima.gov.pt) | Residence permit (renewable) | Official |
Mexico | Americas | Residente Temporal (economic solvency) | $4,300/mo ≈ $4,300–$4,500/mo (or bank balance ≈$75,000) | Consular visa fee (verify at consulate) | 1–4 years (renewable) | Official |
South Africa | Africa | Remote Work Visa (§11(1)(b)) | $4,472/mo ≈ R1,000,000/year (~$53,665/yr; ~$4,472/mo) | DHA ePermit filing fee (verify on portal) | Up to 3 years (renewable) | Official |
Japan | Asia & Oceania | Designated Activities Visa (Digital Nomad) | $5,667/mo ≥ ¥10,000,000/year (~$68,000/yr; ~$5,667/mo) | Visa fee (verify with consulate) | 6 months (NO extension) | Official |
Kenya | Africa | Class N Digital Nomad Work Permit | N/A | Permit fee via eCitizen (verify) | Permit-based (renewable) | Official |
Rwanda | Africa | No dedicated nomad visa — Visa on Arrival + Work Permit No dedicated nomad visa | N/A | VoA ~$70; Work Permit fee via Irembo | VoA up to 90 days; Work Permit longer | Official |
Egypt | Africa | No dedicated nomad visa — Tourist e-Visa only No dedicated nomad visa | N/A | e-Visa $30 single / $65 multiple entry | e-Visa 30 days (renewable) | Official |
Morocco | Africa | No dedicated nomad visa — e-Visa only No dedicated nomad visa | N/A | e-Visa fee via in.diplomatie.ma (verify) | e-Visa 30 days (renewable to 6 months) | Official |
United Kingdom | Europe | No dedicated nomad visa No dedicated nomad visa | N/A | Visitor visa fee (no remote-work route) | Visitor up to 6 months | Official |
United States | Americas | No dedicated nomad visa No dedicated nomad visa | N/A | B-1/B-2 or work-visa fee (no nomad route) | B-2 up to 6 months | Official |
Canada | Americas | No dedicated nomad visa No dedicated nomad visa | N/A | Work Permit / Express Entry fee (no nomad route) | Visitor up to 6 months | Official |
Thailand | Asia & Oceania | Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) | N/A | DTV visa fee (verify at Thai consulate) | 5-year multi-entry; 180 days/entry | Official |
Australia | Asia & Oceania | No dedicated nomad visa No dedicated nomad visa | N/A | Skilled / WHV fee (no nomad route) | Visitor / WHV (age-capped) | Official |
New Zealand | Asia & Oceania | No dedicated nomad visa No dedicated nomad visa | N/A | AEWV / visitor fee (no nomad route) | Visitor up to 6–9 months | Official |
Income thresholds tied to a national minimum wage (Spain, Portugal) change annually — the figure shown is the most recent verified value. Always re-confirm the exact number on the official portal before filing or paying anyone.
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