Looking to emigrate with a digital nomad visa? Spain tops the list of destinations for digital nomads, followed by a tie between The Netherlands in second place and Norway in third place in digital nomad visa provisions. These mainly include points such as low cost of living, minimal tax, and a large and developed infrastructure. Most of the top ten are in Europe; with Canada being the only country that is not in Europe.
Thinking of applying for a Digital Nomad Visa? Immigration District is here for you.
Digital Nomads destinations
Digital Nomad programs are now emerging and catching up with the global population due to the numerous benefits that surface. Recently, the best country for digital nomads, according to the Global Citizens Solutions, is Spain, followed by the Netherlands and Norway. Some of the factors that have spurred the mentioned countries to secure a top-notch position in the list include:
In summary, the below table provides a birds’ eye view of the suitable digital nomad countries:
Country | Cost of Visa | Cost of Living (Monthly) | Minimum Salary Threshold | Ease of Getting Visa | Weather | Rules and Regulations |
Canada | CAD $153 | CAD $2,500 – $4,000 | CAD $5,000/month | Moderate | Cold winters | Proof of income, health insurance, background check |
Spain | €80-€100 | €1,200 – €1,600 | €2,000/month | Easy | Mild climate | Proof of income, health insurance, background check |
Estonia | €100 | €1,200 – €1,500 | €3,504/month | Moderate | Cold winters | Must have a valid work contract or business |
Portugal | €83 (short-stay), €72 + €83 (long-stay) | €1,200 – €1,500 | €2,800/month | Moderate | Mild climate | Valid work contract, travel insurance, NIF, bank account |
Costa Rica | $250 | $1,000 – $1,500 | $3,000/month | Easy | Tropical | Proof of income, health insurance |
Germany | €100 | €1,500 – €2,000 | €3,500/month | Moderate | Moderate climate | Freelancers need client contracts, health insurance |
Czech Republic | $100 | $1,200 – $1,500 | $5,500/month | Moderate | Cold winters | Proof of income, health insurance |
Feel free to reach out to Immigration District if you need more information or assistance with your Digital Nomad Visa application.