Europe’s Digital Nomad Boom…

Across Europe, countries are tapping into remote work by offering digital nomad visas to attract international professionals.

From Croatia to Spain, many nations are making it easier for non-EU citizens to obtain temporary residence permits while working remotely for foreign companies.

Which digital nomad visas are available in Europe?

🔸 Croatia

Visa duration: One year, with the possibility of renewal

Income requirement: Approx. €2,500/month

This program is open to non-EU/EEA citizens working in the field of information and communication technologies, either through their own companies registered abroad or as remote employees of a company based outside Croatia.

🔸 Czech Republic

Visa duration: Up to one year

Financial requirement: €5,000 in a bank account

Designed for non-EU citizens who are self-employed or running their own businesses.

🔸 Estonia

Visa duration: One year, with a six-month extension option

Income requirement: €4,500/month

Applicants must demonstrate a minimum net monthly income of at least €3,500 over the six months preceding the application.

🔸 Finland

Visa duration: Six months

Income requirement: €1,220/month

Finland’s self-employment visa is open to non-EU entrepreneurs who are self-employed or operating independent businesses.

🔸 Greece

Visa duration: One year, extendable via a residence permit

Income requirement: €3,500/month

🔸 Hungary

Visa duration: One year, with renewal option

Income requirement: €3,000/month

Hungary’s “White Card” visa is open to non-EU digital nomads working remotely from outside the country.

🔸 Iceland

Visa duration: Six months

Income requirement: €7,075/month

🔸 Italy

Visa duration: One year, renewable

Income requirement: €28,000/yearApplicants must meet several conditions, including having health insurance and a clean criminal record.

🔸 Latvia

Visa duration: One year, renewable for a second year

Income requirement: At least €2,858/month

🔸 Malta

Visa duration: One year

Income requirement: €2,700/month

This one-year permit is open to non-EU citizens.

🔸 Norway

Visa duration: Up to two years

Income requirement: €3,000/month

Eligible non-EU digital nomads can apply for a residence permit and independent contractor visa to live and work remotely in Norway.

🔸 Portugal

Visa duration: One year

Income requirement: €3,280/month

Open to non-EU citizens working for a company based outside Portugal or who are self-employed. The new scheme serves as an alternative to the existing D7 visa aimed at retirees and individuals with passive income.

🔸 Slovenia

Visa duration: 12 months, non-renewable

Income requirement: Approx. €3,200/month

Valid for citizens of countries outside the EU and EEA.

🔸 Spain

Visa duration: One year, extendable up to five years

Income requirement: Currently €2,334/month

Source: Euronews