Decision guide
Remote-work routes for a one-year stay
Programs with a published stay window of at least twelve months.
How to use this guide
Renewal and physical-presence rules should be checked separately.
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Spain
International Telework Visa
€2,442/mo solo; +€916 first family member · up to 12 monthsCroatia
Temporary Stay of Digital Nomads
€3,622.50/mo or qualifying savings · up to 18 monthsEstonia
Digital Nomad Visa
Official pages reference €3,960–€4,500/mo · up to 12 monthsCosta Rica
Remote Worker and Service Provider Stay
US$3,000/mo solo; official pages vary for family · up to 12 monthsBrazil
VITEM XIV Digital Nomad
US$1,500/mo or US$18,000 in bank funds · up to 12 monthsPortugal
Remote Professional Residence Route
Four guaranteed minimum monthly wages · up to 24 monthsColombia
Visitor Visa for Digital Nomads
3× Colombia's current monthly minimum wage · up to 24 monthsMalta
Nomad Residence Permit
€42,000 gross annual income · up to 12 monthsCyprus
Digital Nomad Visa Scheme
€3,500 net/mo; +20% spouse and +15% each child · up to 12 monthsLatvia
Long-stay Visa for Remote Work
€4,538/mo under the current official formula · up to 12 months