Europe Calling! 18 Digital Nomad Visa Options You Should Know
Dreaming of sipping coffee in Prague while working remotely, or managing projects from a villa overlooking the Aegean Sea? Europe is rolling out the red carpet for digital nomads with a growing selection of visa programs designed for location-independent professionals.
Remote work has unlocked endless opportunities, and Europe—with its mix of history, culture, and natural beauty—is quickly becoming a top destination. To meet this demand, many European countries now offer digital nomad visas, allowing freelancers and remote workers to live legally while working for companies abroad.
Here’s your complete guide to 18 European countries currently offering (or soon to launch) digital nomad visa programs—including visa length, fees, and income requirements.
- Albania
Affordable, scenic, and underrated, Albania’s Unique Permit allows nomads to stay for up to a year, renewable for five years.
- Validity: 1 year, renewable up to 5 years
- Fee: Varies by country of origin
- Income Requirement: ~€9,800/year
- Website: Albanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Croatia
Known for sunshine and tax perks, Croatia’s visa is ideal for tech workers and freelancers.
- Validity: 1 year, renewable
- Fee: ~€60
- Income Requirement: €2,500/month
- Website: gov.hr
- Cyprus
Mediterranean beaches meet ancient history in Cyprus’ program.
- Validity: 1 year, renewable for 2 years
- Fee: €70
- Income Requirement: €3,500/month
- Website: moi.gov.cy
- Czech Republic
Perfect for freelancers, the Zivno Visa allows long-term work.
- Validity: Up to 1 year
- Fee: €200
- Income Requirement: €5,000 savings
- Website: gov.cz
- Estonia
A pioneer in digital visas, Estonia also offers e-residency.
- Validity: 1 year + 6-month extension
- Fee: €100
- Income Requirement: €4,500/month (previous 6 months)
- Website: Estonia Digital Nomad Visa
- Finland
For entrepreneurs seeking calm and nature, Finland has a self-employment visa.
- Validity: 6 months
- Fee: €400
- Income Requirement: €1,220/month
- Website: Finnish Immigration Service
- Greece
Work while island-hopping across the Greek isles.
- Validity: 1 year (extendable with residence permit)
- Fee: €75
- Income Requirement: €3,500/month
- Website: mfa.gr
- Hungary
The White Card visa lets nomads live affordably in Budapest.
- Validity: 1 year, renewable
- Fee: €110
- Income Requirement: €3,000/month
- Website: bmbah.hu
- Iceland
High earners can enjoy Iceland’s landscapes with this visa.
- Validity: 6 months
- Fee: €86
- Income Requirement: €7,075/month
- Website: Government of Iceland
- Italy
Launched in 2024, Italy’s visa combines lifestyle with compliance.
- Validity: 1 year, renewable
- Fee: €116
- Income Requirement: €28,000/year
- Website: Italian MFA
- Latvia
Still developing, Latvia’s program will allow OECD citizens to apply.
- Validity: 1 year, renewable for 2nd year
- Fee: TBA
- Income Requirement: ~€2,858/month (expected)
- Website: Latvian Government
- Malta
Nomad Residence Permit + startup visa options available.
- Validity: 1 year
- Fee: €300
- Income Requirement: €2,700/month
- Website: gov.mt
- Montenegro
Affordable and scenic, Montenegro plans to open applications soon.
- Validity: Up to 2 years, renewable for 2 more
- Fee: €67
- Income Requirement: ~€1,400/month
- Website: gov.me
- Norway
Requires at least one Norwegian client but allows longer stays.
- Validity: Up to 2 years
- Fee: €600
- Income Requirement: €3,000/month
- Website: Norwegian Immigration Authority
- Portugal
The famous D7 visa doesn’t require employment—perfect for passive income earners.
- Validity: 1 year, renewable up to 5 years
- Fee: €72
- Income Requirement: €3,280/month
- Website: mne.gov.pt
- Romania
Now part of Schengen, Romania’s program targets self-employed workers.
- Validity: 1 year
- Fee: €120
- Income Requirement: €3,950/month
- Website: Romanian Government
- Spain
Highly anticipated, Spain’s program offers long-term stays.
- Validity: 1 year, renewable up to 5 years
- Fee: TBA
- Income Requirement: €2,334/month (expected)
- Website: exteriores.gob.es
- Türkiye
A developing program allowing freelancers to live and work.
- Validity: 1 year, renewable
- Fee: TBA
- Income Requirement: ~€2,800/month (expected)
- Website: Turkish Ministry of Culture & Tourism
Final Note
Visa details are subject to change, so always check the official government websites before applying.
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