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Digital nomad comparisons · 2026

Nomad Visas Side by Side

Which country lets you work remotely for US clients — and on what income? Each comparison sets two countries side by side.

In short

A digital nomad visa lets you live in a country while working for employers or clients abroad. Income bars, permit lengths and where you can apply differ a lot — and some countries, like the Netherlands and Germany, have no nomad visa at all but other routes for Americans.

Comparisons: key factsLast verified 28 September 2026
Digital nomad visaFor anyone working remotely for employers or clients outside Cyprus (not only IT); €3,500 net a month, +20% spouse, +15% per child Source: Migration Department (gov.cy): digital nomads and family members · GK Law Firm: Cyprus digital nomad visa 2026
Digital nomad income€4,500 gross a month in each of the 6 months before applying Source: Embassy of Estonia in Washington: digital nomad visa
Digital nomad permit€3,500 net a month from employers or clients outside Greece; 12-month D visa, then a 2-year permit, renewable Source: Legal 500: digital nomads in Greece — legal framework
Digital nomad / remote worker visaAt least €24,789 a year; a degree, licensed profession or 5 years' experience (3 for IT); 6 months of remote work; insurance of at least €30,000; 1 year, renewable Source: Consulate General of Italy in New York: digital nomad / remote worker visa · Embassy of Italy in Washington: digital nomad / remote worker visa
Digital nomad visa: income in 2026€4,538 gross per month (2.5 × 2025 average wage of €1,815) Source: PMLP: Long-stay visa for remote work · Central Statistical Bureau: 2025 average gross wage €1,815
Nomad Residence PermitRemote work for a foreign employer, company or clients; at least €42,000 a year gross income; €300 fee; 1 year, renewable up to 4 years in total Source: Residency Malta: Nomad eligibility · Residency Malta: Nomad FAQs v14.1
D8 digital nomad visaRemote income from outside Portugal of at least €3,680 a month (4 × minimum wage) plus €11,040 in savings; a temporary-stay version lasts up to 1 year Source: A DEEP DIVE Into Portugal's D8 Requirements: Portugalist
Digital nomad visaGross income of at least 200% of the minimum wage — €34,188 a year in 2026 (about €2,849 a month; US consulates quote €2,442 × 14) — plus 75% of the minimum wage for the first family member and 25% for each other; a degree or 3 years of experience; at least 3 months with your employer or clients, an employer operating for 1 year, and freelancers may earn up to 20% from Spanish clients Source: Consulate General of Spain in Washington – Telework (Digital nomad) Visa · Consulate General of Spain in Houston – Telework Visa (Digital Nomad Visa)
Digital nomad visaNone — and no official plan for a remote-work permit has been announced Source: Make it in Germany: self-employment

At a Glance

Digital Nomad Visas in the Countries We Compare

CountryDigital nomad visa
Cyprus€3,500 net a month; 1 year, renewable to 3; family may not work
Estonia€4,500 gross a month for the 6 months before applying; up to 1 year
Greece€3,500 net a month; 12-month visa, then a 2-year permit
ItalyAt least €24,789 a year; degree or experience required; 1 year, renewable
Latvia€4,538 gross a month (2026); a visa, not a residence permit
Malta€42,000 a year; tax-free for 12 months, then 10%
PortugalD8 visa — remote income of at least €3,680 a month plus €11,040 in savings
SpainAbout €2,849 a month (€34,188 a year); permit up to 3 years
GermanyNone

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How do you compare the countries?

Every comparison uses the same points — cost of living in the capital, visa routes, residence and citizenship, healthcare, taxes and daily life — taken from our country fact registers and city guides, which are checked against official sources. Where one side is clearly better for most Americans, it gets a tick.

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