Remote worker visas

Anguilla 🇦🇮

Visa: Digital Nomad Visa

Validity: 90 days - 1 year

Fee: $2000 per person / $3000 per family

Conditions:

  • Description of your work/business that you will engage in while in Anguilla
  • Proof of sufficient finances
  • Pre-booked accommodation
  • Proof of travel/health insurance coverage for Anguilla (must cover Covid-19)


How to apply: Online application process

Antigua and Barbuda 🇦🇬

Visa: Nomad Digital Residence

Validity: 2 years

Fee: $1500 for oner person, $2000 for a couple, $3000 for a family (3 or more)

Conditions:

  • You must own a location independent business or work remotely for a company located outside of Antigua and Barbuda
  • Proof of employment
  • Minimum yearly salary of $50,000
  • Proof of your own travel/health insurance
  • Police background check required


How to apply: Online application process

Aruba 🇦🇼

Visa: One Happy Workation

Validity: 90 days

Fee: Cost of accommodation only

Conditions:

  • You must own your own location independent business or work remotely for a company located outside of Mauritius
  • You must book one of the pre-set accommodation packages offered by the program
  • No formal application is needed


How to apply: All you need to do is book an approved accommodation package


Bahamas 🇧🇸

Visa: Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS)

Validity: 1 year

Fee: $1025 / $500 extra for each dependent

Conditions:

  • Proof of employment
  • Proof of travel/health insurance coverage for Bahamas


How to apply: Online application

Barbados 🇧🇧

Visa: Barbados Welcome Stamp

Validity: 1 year

Fee: $2000 USD

Conditions:

  • Have your own location independent business or work for a company located outside of Barbados
  • Minimum yearly income of $50,000
  • Mandatory Covid-19 test


How to apply: Online application process

Bermuda 🇧🇲

Visa: Work from Bermuda

Validity: 1 year

Fee: $263

Conditions:

  • You must own a location independent business or work remotely for a company located outside of Antigua and Barbuda
  • You must possess your own travel/health insurance
  • Mandatory Covid-19 test
  • No minimum income required
  • Proof of employment and police background check required


How to apply: Online application process

Cayman Islands 🇰🇾

Visa: Global Citizen Certificate

Validity: 2 years

Fee: $1469 USD

Conditions:

  • Your employment must not be for a company located in Cayman Islands
  • $100,000 yearly salary ($150,000 for couples)
  • Notarized bank statements showing proof of income
  • Background check
  • Proof of health insurance


How to apply: Online application process

Costa Rica 🇨🇷

Visa: Rentista Freelancer Visa

Validity: 2 years

Fee: $250

Conditions:

  • Proof of monthly income of $2500 per month for 2 years OR
  • Make a deposit of $60,000 into a Costa Rican bank account
  • All documents translated into Spanish


How to apply: Online application or through an immigration lawyer - Instructions

Czech Republic 🇨🇿

Visa: Zivno Freelancer Visa

Validity: 1 year

Fee: €100

Conditions:

  • Proof of accommodation for at least 1 year
  • Minimum of €5587 in your back account (per person)
  • Monthly taxes must be paid (approximately $80 USD)


How to apply: Using an immigration agency is recommended

Dubai 🇦🇪

Visa: Virtual Working Program

Validity: 1 year

Fee: $287 USD

Conditions:

  • Proof of employment from your employer or proof of ownership of your own company
  • At least $5,000 per month salary
  • Must show recent salary deposits and bank statements
  • Proof of health insurance coverage in the UAE


How to apply: Online application process

Estonia 🇪🇪

Visa: Digital Nomad and Freelancer Visa

Validity: 1 year

Fee: €80 for short stay visa / €100 for long stay visa

Conditions:

  • You must own your own location independent business or work remotely for a company located outside of Estonia
  • Minimum monthly income of €3504 for the 6 months prior to applying


How to apply: Online application process


Georgia 🇬🇪

Visa: Remotely from Georgia

Validity: 1 year

Fee: Free

Conditions:

  • You must own your own location independent business or work remotely for a company located outside of Georgia
  • Proof of finances to cover taxes while in Georgia
  • Minimum monthly income of $2000
  • Mandatory 14-day quarantine
  • Proof of travel/health insurance coverage for Georgia


How to apply: Online application process


Germany 🇩🇪

Visa: Freelance Visa

Validity: Usually 1 year

Fee: €100

Conditions:

  • Proof your profession fits into the accepted profession categories
  • Proof of address in Germany
  • Proof of health insurance as per the official guidelines
  • CV and cover letter
  • Recommendation letters from any previous employers
  • Proof of sufficient funds by showing bank statements
  • Letters of commitment form future clients
  • Authorities may ask for additional requirements


How to apply: Instructions


Iceland 🇮🇸

Visa: Long-term Visa

Validity: 6 months (90 days if application is made while you're in the Schengen Zone)

Fee: 7800 ISK

Conditions:

  • You must own your own location independent business or work remotely for a company located outside of Iceland
  • Proof of your employment
  • Minimum monthly income of 1,000,000 ISK (1,300,000 ISK for a couple)
  • Proof of travel/health insurance coverage for Iceland


How to apply: Must be applied for via regular mail - Instructions

Indonesia 🇮🇩

Visa: Socio-Cultural Visa

Validity: 180 days (requires extensions after 60 days)

Fee: Varies by agency - approximately $85 USD

Conditions:

  • Letter of invitation from family, social organization, school/university or cultural residence in Indonesia, which describes the purpose of the visit and guaranteeing all transportation and living expenses that will incur during stay (possible to obtain through an agency)
  • Proof of booked flights
  • Health certificate


How to apply: Online application process (an immigration agency may be needed)

Mauritius 🇲🇺

Visa: Premium Visa

Validity: 1 year

Fee: Free

Conditions:

  • You must own your own location independent business or work remotely for a company located outside of Mauritius
  • Proof of plans to stay in Mauritius – they may ask for details about the purpose of your visit and intended accommodation
  • Proof of travel/health insurance coverage for your stay in Mauritius


How to apply: Online application process


Mexico 🇲🇽

Visa: Temporary Resident Visa

Validity: 1 year (renewable)

Fee: $36 + agency fees

Conditions:

  • You must own a location independent business or work remotely for a company located outside of Mexico
  • Minimum monthly income of $1620 or a bank balance of at least $27,000


How to apply: Application process

Norway 🇳🇴

Visa: Independent Contractor Visa

Validity: 2 years

Fee: €600

Conditions:

  • Must be self-employed
  • Need to have a contract to work on a project for a registered business in Norway
  • Proof of accommodation for your stay in Norway
  • Proof of minimum yearly income of €35,719


How to apply: Online application process

Panama 🇵🇦

Visa: Friendly Nations Visa

Validity: 1 year (renewable - citizenship after 5 years)

Fee: $1050 USD

Conditions:

  • Set up a new corporation in Panama with a deposit of $5000 into a bank account
  • Police background check
  • Medical check and certificate of health


How to apply: It is recommended to hire a reputable immigration lawyer in Panama for the process

Portugal 🇵🇹

Visa: Independent Workers and Entrepreneurs Permit

Validity: 1 year (renewable up to 5 years)

Fee: Approximately €200

Conditions:

  • Proof of income or sufficient financial means
  • Minimum monthly income of €600
  • Proof of private health insurance
  • Police background check


How to apply: Application process

Spain 🇪🇸

Visa: Non-lucrative Visa

Validity: 1 year (renewable)

Fee: $140

Conditions:

  • This visa is designed for people earning passive/investment/retirement income as you are technically not allowed to work at all with this visa while living in Spain
  • Proof of sufficient finances that may include investments, retirement pension or bank account balance
  • Investment/retirement income must be at least €2151 per month OR
  • Bank account balance must be €25,816 or more
  • Proof of private health insurance through a Spanish health insurance company
  • Police background check
  • Medical Certificate of Good Health
  • Sworn statement where you agree not to work while living in Spain


How to apply: Application process via your closest Spanish Embassy/Consulate