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Cheapest Digital Nomad Visas in 2026
The visa fee is the upfront cost of going legal. These programs charge the least — some are free — so more of your budget goes to actually living there.
Nomad-visa fees range from nothing to several hundred dollars before you count health insurance and document costs. If you are price-sensitive, the application fee is a fair place to start narrowing.
Ranked by typical government fee (approximate, and excluding insurance and translations). Pair a low fee with a low income bar and you have the most accessible programs going.
Lowest fee first
1
🇬🇪GeorgiaEurope
Remotely from Georgia: about free to apply in fees, $2,000/mo income, stay 1 yr. Living from ~$1,000/mo.
2
🇲🇺MauritiusMiddle East & Africa
Premium Travel Visa: about free to apply in fees, $1,500/mo income, stay 1 yr, renewable. Living from ~$1,500/mo.
3
🇺🇾UruguayLatin America
Digital Nomad Residence: about $10 in fees, No min income, stay 6–12 mo → residency. Living from ~$1,500/mo.
4
🇯🇵JapanAsia
Digital Nomad Visa: about $30 in fees, $5,600/mo income, stay 6 mo. Living from ~$1,700/mo.
5
🇲🇽MexicoLatin America
Temporary Resident Visa: about $50 in fees, $2,600/mo income, stay 1–4 yrs. Living from ~$1,100/mo.
6
🇿🇦South AfricaMiddle East & Africa
Digital Nomad Visa: about $50 in fees, $4,500/mo income, stay Up to 3 yrs. Living from ~$1,300/mo.
7
🇨🇻Cape VerdeMiddle East & Africa
Remote Working Programme: about $60 in fees, $1,700/mo income, stay 6 mo + 6 mo. Living from ~$1,200/mo.
8
🇳🇦NamibiaMiddle East & Africa
Digital Nomad Visa: about $60 in fees, $2,000/mo income, stay 6 mo. Living from ~$1,100/mo.
9
🇭🇷CroatiaEurope
Digital Nomad Residence: about $70 in fees, $2,540/mo income, stay Up to 18 mo. Living from ~$1,650/mo.
10
🇬🇷GreeceEurope
Digital Nomad Visa: about $75 in fees, $3,680/mo income, stay 1 yr → 2 yr permit. Living from ~$1,450/mo.
11
🇪🇸SpainEurope
Digital Nomad Visa: about $90 in fees, $2,760/mo income, stay 1 yr → 5 yrs. Living from ~$1,700/mo.
12
🇰🇷South KoreaAsia
Workation Visa (F-1-D): about $90 in fees, $5,000/mo income, stay 1 yr + 1 yr. Living from ~$1,600/mo.
Visa fees compared
| Country | Visa | Fee | Income / mo | Processing | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | Remotely from Georgia | Free | $2,000/mo | ~1d | 1 yr |
| Mauritius | Premium Travel Visa | Free | $1,500/mo | ~2d | 1 yr, renewable |
| Uruguay | Digital Nomad Residence | $10 | No min | ~60d | 6–12 mo → residency |
| Japan | Digital Nomad Visa | $30 | $5,600/mo | ~40d | 6 mo |
| Mexico | Temporary Resident Visa | $50 | $2,600/mo | ~12d | 1–4 yrs |
| South Africa | Digital Nomad Visa | $50 | $4,500/mo | ~60d | Up to 3 yrs |
| Cape Verde | Remote Working Programme | $60 | $1,700/mo | ~7d | 6 mo + 6 mo |
| Namibia | Digital Nomad Visa | $60 | $2,000/mo | ~30d | 6 mo |
| Croatia | Digital Nomad Residence | $70 | $2,540/mo | ~30d | Up to 18 mo |
| Greece | Digital Nomad Visa | $75 | $3,680/mo | ~15d | 1 yr → 2 yr permit |
| Spain | Digital Nomad Visa | $90 | $2,760/mo | ~30d | 1 yr → 5 yrs |
| South Korea | Workation Visa (F-1-D) | $90 | $5,000/mo | ~21d | 1 yr + 1 yr |
| Estonia | Digital Nomad Visa | $100 | $4,500/mo | ~30d | Up to 1 yr |
| Czechia | Živno (freelance) Visa | $100 | $1,500/mo | ~90d | 1 yr, renewable |
| Albania | Unique Permit (Nomad) | $100 | $1,200/mo | ~30d | 1 yr, renewable |
| Montenegro | Digital Nomad Visa | $100 | No min | ~20d | Up to 4 yrs |
| Brazil | Digital Nomad Visa | $100 | $1,500/mo | ~30d | 1 yr + 1 yr |
| Sri Lanka | Long-stay / Nomad pilot | $100 | No min | ~7d | Up to 270 days |
| Hungary | White Card | $110 | $3,300/mo | ~30d | 1 yr + 1 yr |
| Taiwan | Employment Gold Card | $110 | No min | ~45d | 1–3 yrs |
| Italy | Digital Nomad Visa | $120 | $2,880/mo | ~30d | 1 yr, renewable |
| Indonesia · Bali | E33G Remote Worker KITAS | $160 | $5,000/mo | ~14d | 1 yr |
| Portugal | D8 Digital Nomad Visa | $180 | $3,480/mo | ~60d | 1 yr → residency |
| Costa Rica | Rentista / Nomad Visa | $190 | $3,000/mo | ~90d | 1 yr + 1 yr |
| Argentina | Digital Nomad Visa | $200 | No min | ~30d | Up to 6 mo |
| Malaysia | DE Rantau Nomad Pass | $220 | $2,000/mo | ~45d | 1 yr + 1 yr |
| Colombia | V Nomad Visa | $230 | $900/mo | ~30d | Up to 2 yrs |
| Panama | Short-Stay Remote Worker | $250 | $3,000/mo | ~30d | 9 mo + 9 mo |
| UAE · Dubai | Virtual Working Programme | $290 | $3,500/mo | ~5d | 1 yr, renewable |
| Malta | Nomad Residence Permit | $300 | $3,000/mo | ~30d | 1 yr, renew to 4 |
| Thailand | DTV (Destination Thailand) | $300 | No min | ~12d | 5 yrs · 180 days/entry |
| Ecuador | Rentista / Nomad Visa | $450 | $1,350/mo | ~40d | 2 yrs |
FAQ
What is the cheapest digital nomad visa?
Georgia and Mauritius are effectively free to apply for, and Uruguay, Mexico, Japan and South Africa charge only token government fees. Remember to budget for health insurance and document translations on top.
Are there free digital nomad visas?
A few come close. Georgia's "Remotely from Georgia" and Mauritius's Premium Travel Visa carry little or no government fee, and several Western passports get long visa-free stays in Georgia anyway.
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