Tools · Nomad visas
Pick the visa. Then check the rent.
Most nomad-visa lists tell you the income requirement and stop. We add the part that matters when you actually land — what a month of basics will cost there.
Compare ten visas
| Country | Visa | Min income / month | Duration | Monthly basics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇷 阿根廷 | Argentina Digital Nomad Visa | No fixed | 6mo · renewable | $708 |
| 🇮🇩 印尼 | Indonesia E33G Remote Worker Visa | ~$5,000 | 12mo · renewable | $847 |
| 🇹🇭 泰國 | Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) | No fixed | 60mo · renewable | $920 |
| 🇲🇽 墨西哥 | Mexico Temporary Resident Visa | ~$4,300 | 12mo · renewable | $1,091 |
| 🇯🇵 日本 | Japan Digital Nomad Visa | ~$5,800 | 6mo · non-renewable | $1,455 |
| 🇪🇸 西班牙 | Spain Digital Nomad Visa | ~$2,900 | 12mo · renewable | $1,857 |
| 🇩🇪 德國 | Germany Freelancer Visa (Freiberufler) | No fixed | 36mo · renewable | $2,409 |
| PT | Portugal D8 Digital Nomad Visa | ~$3,800 | 12mo · renewable | No WorldPrice data yet |
| EE | Estonia Digital Nomad Visa | ~$5,000 | 12mo · non-renewable | No WorldPrice data yet |
| AE | UAE Virtual Working Programme | ~$3,500 | 12mo · renewable | No WorldPrice data yet |
Monthly basics = 1BR central rent + utilities + internet + mobile + 6 restaurant meals + 12 lattes + 40 subway rides. WorldPrice verified data.
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阿根廷
Argentina Digital Nomad Visa
Monthly basics
$708
Min income / month
No fixed
Letter from foreign employer + savings proof; no fixed income test
Duration
6 mo · renewable
Tax
Tax resident after 6 months. Worldwide income theoretically taxable, but enforcement on nomads is light.
Pros
- Strong USD purchasing power (peso weak)
- 6+6 months
- Buenos Aires food and culture top-tier
Cons
- Inflation chaos (~150% YoY)
- Currency controls complicate banking
- Long time zone vs Asia
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印尼
Indonesia E33G Remote Worker Visa
Monthly basics
$847
Min income / month
~$5,000/mo
$60,000 annual income from non-Indonesian employer
Duration
12 mo · renewable
Tax
Foreign income exempt from Indonesian tax under E33G. Verify with a local tax advisor.
Pros
- 1-year, renewable
- Foreign income tax-exempt
- Bali nomad infra
Cons
- $60K bar is real (vs the older "5-year" rumor which was scrapped)
- Need health insurance + savings proof
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泰國
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
Monthly basics
$920
Min income / month
No fixed
~$13,500 in savings (THB 500,000), no monthly income test
Duration
60 mo · renewable
Tax
180+ days/year = tax resident. Foreign income earned and remitted same year is taxable; otherwise not.
Pros
- 5-year multi-entry
- No income test
- Strong nomad community (Chiang Mai, Bangkok)
Cons
- 180-day stays per entry, must exit and re-enter
- Cannot lead to PR
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墨西哥
Mexico Temporary Resident Visa
Monthly basics
$1,091
Min income / month
~$4,300/mo
~$4,300/mo for 6 months OR $43,000 savings
Duration
12 mo · renewable
Tax
Tax resident after 183 days. Foreign-sourced income usually not taxed if remitted outside Mexico.
Pros
- 1+3 years renewable
- Cost of living low (CDMX $1,400-2,000/mo)
- US-time-zone friendly
Cons
- Long renewal queues
- Crime variance by city
- CDMX rents have doubled since 2020
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日本
Japan Digital Nomad Visa
Monthly basics
$1,455
Min income / month
~$5,800/mo
¥10M annual (~$67,000/year, ~$5,800/mo)
Duration
6 mo · non-renewable
Tax
Non-resident for tax purposes during the 6-month visa. Easy.
Pros
- Clean tax treatment
- High-quality infra
- Strong WorldPrice signal: Tokyo affordable on USD income (yen weak)
Cons
- 6 months only, non-renewable in country
- High income bar
- Family members allowed but cannot work
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西班牙
Spain Digital Nomad Visa
Monthly basics
$1,857
Min income / month
~$2,900/mo
~€2,646/mo (~$2,900). 200% of Spanish minimum wage.
Duration
12 mo · renewable
Tax
Special 24% flat tax via "Beckham Law" for first 6 years up to €600K (vs progressive 19-47% otherwise). Major win.
Pros
- Up to 5-year total
- Beckham Law: 24% flat tax
- Schengen access
- Path to PR
Cons
- Need ≥3yr employment history
- Spanish bureaucracy
- Cooling housing rents
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德國
Germany Freelancer Visa (Freiberufler)
Monthly basics
$2,409
Min income / month
No fixed
No fixed minimum; must show German clients + sustainable income
Duration
36 mo · renewable
Tax
Tax resident after 183 days. Standard progressive 14-45%. Pay social contributions ~20%.
Pros
- Up to 3 years
- Path to PR after 3 years
- Top-tier health system
Cons
- Need German clients to qualify
- High tax + social burden
- German bureaucracy
PT
Portugal D8 Digital Nomad Visa
Min income / month
~$3,800/mo
€3,480/mo (~$3,800). 4x Portuguese minimum wage.
Duration
12 mo · renewable
Tax
NHR (Non-Habitual Resident) regime ended for new entrants in 2024. New IFICI regime for tech roles only.
Pros
- Path to PR in 5 years
- EU-wide travel
- Lisbon/Porto strong nomad scene
Cons
- Major NHR tax break ended
- Lisbon rents +60% in 3 years
- Long processing
EE
Estonia Digital Nomad Visa
Min income / month
~$5,000/mo
€4,500/mo (~$5,000). 6 months proof.
Duration
12 mo · non-renewable
Tax
Schengen visa, not residency. No PR path through this visa.
Pros
- First-mover nomad visa (since 2020)
- E-residency program (separate, online business)
- Cheap by EU standards
Cons
- Non-renewable in country
- Cold winters
- Small nomad scene
AE
UAE Virtual Working Programme
Min income / month
~$3,500/mo
$3,500/mo + employment contract OR business ownership ≥1 year
Duration
12 mo · renewable
Tax
Zero personal income tax. Major tax win for high-earners. 9% corporate tax (above $100K/yr).
Pros
- 0% personal tax
- Strong infra (Dubai)
- Banking-friendly
Cons
- Cost of living high ($3K-5K/mo)
- Climate extreme summers
- Conservative legal environment
Visa rules and tax treatment change frequently. Verify on the official immigration page or consult an immigration lawyer before applying. This table is current as of 2026-04.