Income requirements are approximate, shown in USD and often converted from a local-currency or annual figure that changes with exchange rates and government policy. Definitions of qualifying income, family multipliers and required documents differ by country. This tool is a starting point for comparison, not immigration or legal advice; always confirm the current rule on the official government source before applying.
Digital nomad visas, ranked by what you need to earn
A digital nomad visa lets you live in a country legally while working remotely for clients or an employer outside it. Almost all of them ask you to prove a minimum income, and that bar is the single biggest factor in where you can actually go. This tool lines up more than 40 nomad and remote-work visas by their income requirement so you can see, at a glance, which ones your salary already clears and which are just out of reach.
The cheapest and the toughest bars
At the accessible end, several Latin American and Balkan programmes ask for well under $1,500 a month: Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina, Brazil, Montenegro and Albania among them. In the middle sit the popular European options like Spain, Portugal, Croatia and Hungary, typically $2,800 to $4,000 a month. At the top, Estonia, Iceland, Japan, South Korea and Indonesia's remote-worker visa want $4,500 to $7,000 a month. A handful, like Thailand's DTV, look at savings in the bank instead of monthly income.
Frequently asked questions
What income do you need for a digital nomad visa?
It varies enormously. Some Latin American and Balkan visas start under $1,000 a month, while Estonia, Iceland, Japan and South Korea ask for $4,500 to $7,000 a month. Enter your income above to see which ones you clear.
Are these income figures before or after tax?
Most nomad visas state a gross income requirement, but the exact definition and required documents differ by country. Treat the figures here as an approximate guide and always confirm the current rule on the official government source before applying.
How up to date are these requirements?
Nomad visa rules change frequently and thresholds set in local currency shift with exchange rates, so our USD figures are approximate. This tool is a starting point for comparison, not legal or immigration advice.
Can I qualify with savings instead of income?
Sometimes. A few programmes, such as Thailand's DTV, are based on money in the bank rather than monthly income, and several income-based visas accept equivalent savings. Those are flagged as savings-based here.