More than 60 countries now offer dedicated digital nomad and remote worker visas. However, obtaining a visa is only an immigration permission; the true cost depends on when and how that host country begins taxing your earnings.
Top Nomad Visas Compared: Tax Implications
🇪🇸Spain
Up to 5 years (1 yr initial + 3 yr renewal)Min. Monthly Income: €2,600 / mo (~$2,800)
Tax Treatment: 24% Flat Rate (Beckham Law extension) up to €600,000
ℹ️ Exempt from Spanish wealth tax on foreign assets.
🇵🇹Portugal
2 years renewable up to 5 yearsMin. Monthly Income: €3,280 / mo (~$3,550)
Tax Treatment: Progressive rates or 20% IFICI (scientific & tech research)
ℹ️ Old NHR closed; new IFICI applies to qualified activities.
🇮🇹Italy
1 year renewable indefinitelyMin. Monthly Income: €28,000 / yr (~$30,000)
Tax Treatment: 50% tax exemption under reformed Impatriati regime
ℹ️ Half your income is completely exempt from Italian income tax.
🇬🇷Greece
2 years renewableMin. Monthly Income: €3,500 / mo (~$3,800)
Tax Treatment: 50% income tax exemption for up to 7 years
ℹ️ Must commit to staying 2+ years to claim the 50% discount.
🇦🇪United Arab Emirates (Dubai)
1 year renewable annuallyMin. Monthly Income: $3,500 / mo
Tax Treatment: 0% Personal Income Tax
ℹ️ Zero tax on foreign earned income, zero capital gains tax.
🇨🇷Costa Rica
1 year renewable for 2nd yearMin. Monthly Income: $3,000 / mo ($4,000 family)
Tax Treatment: 100% Personal Income Tax Exemption
ℹ️ Pure territorial tax exemption on all foreign income.