Summary:
France, UK, USA do not offer any nomad visa type visas.
Country | Annual Income | Tax exemption | Employment Law | Visa conditions | Additional Conditions |
South Africa | $55 404 | 6 months | Comply where applicable | To specify permitted activities | Police clearance Points-based assessment |
USA | Your ability to pay all costs of the trip. | N/A | Not allowed to work for a US company | Max 6 month stay in the country | Evidence of your employment and/or your family ties may be sufficient to show the purpose of your trip and your intent to return to your home country. No Nomad visa. You can either apply for a B- Visa (business visa or tourism Visa). |
Spain | An income of €28,000+/year | 24% up to €600,000 per year. | Proof of Remote Worker Status: To begin with, you must demonstrate that you are indeed a remote worker capable of performing your job from Spain using an internet connection | To Have public or private health insurance with an insurance company authorized to operate in Spain. Resources for himself/herself and for the members of his/her family during their period of residence in Spain. | Clean Criminal Record Minimum Stay Requirement: To qualify for the Spanish Digital Nomad Visa, you must not have resided in Spain during the past five years. Additionally, you cannot apply from Spain if your current presence there is unauthorized. There is no minimum duration for your initial visa application or stay in Spain. However, for DNV renewal purposes, you must have spent at least six months in Spain within a 12-month period. |
Thailand | There is no specific income requirement, but applicants must earn at least 1,300$ | Under Thailand’s tax laws, you become a tax resident if you reside in the country for 180 days or more within a calendar year. If your stay is shorter than 180 days, you are not considered a tax resident and, consequently, are not subject to Thai taxes on your global income. | No work permit is required for working with an entity or government agency. | Applicants must have at least a bachelor’s degree or higher. | The Smart Visa targets highly skilled individuals with remote work contracts, bond/real estate investors, executives from public traded companies, and startup entrepreneurs willing to set up a company in Thailand. |
UK | Ability to pay for your return or onward journey. | N/A | N/A | Valid up to 6 months. | As of May 2024, the UK does not offer a specific visa for digital nomads, but other types of visas may be suitable for short-term stays (Tourism visa) Ability to support yourself and any dependents during the trip. Not intending to live in the UK for extended periods. |
Germany | €11,208 (~$11,845) in your account, to prove you can sustain yourself for the full year for both visas | 183 days | The freelance visa (Freiberufler) is issued for 1 year (and can be extended up to 3 years) | Applicants must already hold a national visa before they apply for digital nomad status and must also demonstrate that their services and skills will contribute to the country’s economy. | Offers ‘Freelance’ visa. |
France | Proof of employment | N/A | N/A | Proof of travel, such as an itinerary Confirmed hotel reservation Medical insurance that covers emergency care, hospitalization, and repatriation Supporting documents that explain the purpose of your stay, your financial means, and your plans to return home | No Nomad Visa. Best to apply for a Schengen Visa. Proof of employment: (e.g. letter from company stating monthly wages, continuing employment after period of leave and duration of vacation etc) b) If applicant is a student: letter from school/college/university confirming attendance. |
Portugal | An income of €2,800+/month per month for an individual. | Notably, holders enjoy a reduced tax rate of 15%. Holders of the Portugal Digital Nomad Visa are subject to | Portuguese income tax if they stay in Portugal for more than 183 days in a year, thus becoming tax residents. | A clean criminal record for both you and any dependents. Proof of accommodation in Portugal for a period of one year, which can be evidenced through a rental agreement, hotel booking, or similar documentation. | A crucial component of your application process is providing proof of accommodation in Portugal for the initial 12 months of your stay. Accepted documents include rental agreements, Airbnb or hotel bookings, or a confirmation letter from a host offering accommodation during your time in Portugal. |