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| Country | Programme | Typical duration | Income test | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | Digital Nomad Visa | Up to 12 months | Minimum monthly income applies and is periodically updated. | Estonian e-Residency / Government programme ↗ |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | Temporary stay of digital nomads | Normally up to 18 months under current rules | Applicants must show the officially prescribed means of subsistence. | Croatian Ministry of the Interior ↗ |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | International teleworker residence | Visa route and in-country residence route have different validity periods | Income is linked to a multiple of Spain’s minimum wage and increases for dependants. | Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Consular information ↗ |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | Residence visa for remote work | Depends on the selected national-visa route | Evidence of recent average income tied to Portugal’s minimum remuneration is required. | Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs – National visas ↗ |
| 🇲🇹 Malta | Nomad Residence Permit | One year, renewable subject to current rules | A published minimum gross yearly income applies. | Residency Malta Agency ↗ |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | Digital Nomad Visa | Visa followed by a possible residence route | Minimum net monthly resources apply, with additions for family members. | European Commission Immigration Portal ↗ |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | DE Rantau Nomad Pass | Up to 12 months with a possible renewal under programme rules | Programme income and professional-category requirements apply. | Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation ↗ |
| 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | Remote worker and service provider stay | One year with a possible extension subject to rules | Minimum stable foreign income applies, with a higher amount for families. | Costa Rica Tourism Board ↗ |
Last editorial review: 3 August 2026. This comparison is general information, not immigration, tax or legal advice. Government requirements control.
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