Compare digital nomad visas

Last checked: July 2026. Sorted by income required, lowest first.

Every figure below links to a fuller page with the official source. Income is the headline filter; insurance is the step that quietly rejects the most applications.

Country	Income / month	Insurance	Duration	Residency path	Tax note
🇮🇹 Italy	€2,333	€30,000 min details →	Up to 1 year, renewable	✅ Yes	Tax treatment depends on residency status; Italy has separate incentive regimes worth checking individually.
🇪🇸 Spain	€2,849	Full private details →	1-year visa from a consulate, or a 3-year residence permit if you apply from inside Spain	✅ Yes	An optional special regime allows a flat 15% tax on income up to €600,000 for the first four years, instead of the progressive scale.
🇬🇷 Greece	€3,500	€30,000 min details →	12-month visa, renewable as a 2-year residence permit	✅ Yes	New tax residents can qualify for a 50% reduction on Greek income tax for up to seven years.
🇭🇷 Croatia	€3,623	€30,000 min details →	Up to 18 months, not renewable back-to-back — you must leave for at least 6 months before reapplying	— Limited	Income earned from foreign clients is generally not taxed in Croatia under the nomad scheme — a notable advantage.
🇵🇹 Portugal	€3,680	€30,000 min details →	4-month entry visa, then a renewable residence permit	✅ Yes	After becoming tax resident you may qualify for incentive regimes; rules changed recently, so confirm the current scheme before relying on it.
🇪🇪 Estonia	€4,500	€30,000 min details →	Up to 1 year (Type D long-stay)	— Limited	Long stays can create Estonian tax residency; Estonia's e-Residency is separate and does not grant the right to live there.

⚠️ This is general information, not legal, immigration, tax or insurance advice. Rules change often — always confirm the current requirements with the official government source before you apply.

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