A digital nomad visa is a residence permit that lets remote workers live in a country while earning from foreign employers or clients. Below: income floors, typical stay length, tax angle, and links to our 2026 tax calculator.
Portugal D8 Digital Nomad
Portugal's D8 Digital Nomad typically requires about $4,000 per month in documented remote income and an initial stay of up to 12 months (renewals vary). Tax residency can follow 183 days in Portugal; IFICI and other incentive regimes may reduce tax on qualifying Portuguese-source work income for eligible new residents.
IFICI / incentive regimes can apply a flat 20% on qualifying income for up to 10 years — eligibility is restricted. Schengen access applies for short stays in the EU zone—pair with our Schengen 90/180 calculator if you split time across Europe. Model your salary on the calculator, then read the Portugal country tax guide for 2026 brackets.
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Spain Digital Nomad (Startup Law)
Spain's Digital Nomad (Startup Law) typically requires about $3,100 per month in documented remote income and an initial stay of up to 12 months (renewals vary). Spain taxes residents on worldwide income; the Beckham Law can apply a flat 24% on Spanish employment income up to €600,000 for qualifying inbound workers for up to six years.
Beckham-style flat 24% on Spanish employment income up to €600k for up to 6 years for eligible inbound workers. Schengen access applies for short stays in the EU zone—pair with our Schengen 90/180 calculator if you split time across Europe. Model your salary on the calculator, then read the Spain country tax guide for 2026 brackets.
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United Arab Emirates Remote Work / Green Visa routes
United Arab Emirates's Remote Work / Green Visa routes typically requires about $3,500 per month in documented remote income and an initial stay of up to 12 months (renewals vary). The UAE levies 0% personal income tax for most residents; corporate tax and free-zone rules apply to businesses. Residency is separate from tax status—substance and visa category matter.
No personal income tax on salary for most expats; corporate tax and free-zone rules apply to businesses. Outside the Schengen Area; plan separate immigration rules if you also spend time in the EU. Model your salary on the calculator, then read the United Arab Emirates country tax guide for 2026 brackets.
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Thailand DTV / LTR (routes vary)
Thailand's DTV / LTR (routes vary) typically requires about $6,700 per month in documented remote income and an initial stay of up to 60 months (renewals vary). Thailand's Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) targets longer stays with savings proof; the LTR Work-From-Thailand route requires higher income. Thai-source income is taxed; remote work for foreign employers needs a permanent-establishment analysis.
DTV (5yr, ~$15k savings required, no income floor) suits short-stay nomads. LTR Work-From-Thailand requires $80k/year income. Thai PIT applies to Thai-source income; foreign-employer remote work needs PE analysis. Outside the Schengen Area; plan separate immigration rules if you also spend time in the EU. Model your salary on the calculator, then read the Thailand country tax guide for 2026 brackets.
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Costa Rica Digital Nomad
Costa Rica's Digital Nomad typically requires about $3,000 per month in documented remote income and an initial stay of up to 12 months (renewals vary). Costa Rica uses territorial taxation: qualifying remote workers may exempt foreign-source salary during the benefit period if registration requirements are met.
Law exempts foreign-source income for eligible remote workers for the benefit period — verify registration steps. Outside the Schengen Area; plan separate immigration rules if you also spend time in the EU. Model your salary on the calculator, then read the Costa Rica country tax guide for 2026 brackets.
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Panama Short Stay Remote Worker
Panama's Short Stay Remote Worker typically requires about $3,000 per month in documented remote income and an initial stay of up to 9 months (renewals vary). Panama's territorial system often excludes foreign-source salary from Panamanian tax when conditions are met—contracts and payment routing must align with local rules.
Territorial system: foreign-source salary may be excluded if conditions are met — substance and contracts matter. Outside the Schengen Area; plan separate immigration rules if you also spend time in the EU. Model your salary on the calculator, then read the Panama country tax guide for 2026 brackets.
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Colombia Digital Nomad Visa (Tipo V)
Colombia's Digital Nomad Visa (Tipo V) typically requires about $1,400 per month in documented remote income and an initial stay of up to 24 months (renewals vary). After 183 days in Colombia you may become tax resident on worldwide income at progressive rates up to roughly 39%—plan exit dates before year-end.
Tax resident after 183 days: progressive rates on worldwide income — plan exit dates and sourcing carefully. Outside the Schengen Area; plan separate immigration rules if you also spend time in the EU. Model your salary on the calculator, then read the Colombia country tax guide for 2026 brackets.
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Croatia Digital Nomad Residence Permit
Croatia's Digital Nomad Residence Permit typically requires about $3,600 per month in documented remote income and an initial stay of up to 18 months (renewals vary). Permit holders are often exempt from Croatian income tax on employer or client income from abroad for the permit period—verify annual Ministry rules.
Permit holders are exempt from Croatian income tax on employer/client income from abroad for the permit period (verify annual rules). Schengen access applies for short stays in the EU zone—pair with our Schengen 90/180 calculator if you split time across Europe. Model your salary on the calculator, then read the Croatia country tax guide for 2026 brackets.
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Qatar Work / self-sponsorship routes
Qatar's Work / self-sponsorship routes typically requires about $3,500 per month in documented remote income and an initial stay of up to 12 months (renewals vary). Qatar has no wage income tax for most expatriates; end-of-service gratuity accrues on payroll. Corporate rules apply to local entities.
No wage income tax for most expatriates; end-of-service gratuity accrues on payroll. Outside the Schengen Area; plan separate immigration rules if you also spend time in the EU. Model your salary on the calculator, then read the Qatar country tax guide for 2026 brackets.
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