Europe's Most Affordable Digital Nomad Visas [2025 Edition]
Europe, with its strong Wi-Fi connections, vibrant remote worker communities, and high quality of life, has become an attractive destination for digital nomads. Here's a breakdown of some of the popular digital nomad visas available in Europe.
The Czech Republic
The Czech Republic offers a digital nomad visa, known as the Zivnostensky List, allowing remote workers to live and work there legally for up to one year. Applicants must prove a stable income, remote work employment or freelance contracts, and often show health insurance coverage and accommodation arrangements. The visa requires a monthly income of at least €3,295 or savings of €51,310. However, it's important to note that this visa does not allow applicants to bring family members.
To apply, you'll need to attend a visa appointment at a Czech embassy or consulate in your country of residence. The Czech Republic's digital nomad visa is available to seven nationalities: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan.
Croatia
Croatia, a member of the Schengen Area since 2023, also caters to digital nomads. The Croatian digital nomad visa is valid for one year, with the option to extend for an additional six months. To qualify, you can either demonstrate a monthly income of 3,295€ or have savings of €51,310. Interestingly, you can even apply for this visa while already in the country.
Spain
Spain offers a digital nomad visa with a three-year residence permit. The minimum income requirement is 2,762€ per month, which is renewable for another three years. You can apply for this visa either while in Spain (if you can enter the country visa-free) or from your home country, following the usual application process. Spain's digital nomad visa is also extendable to immediate family members, but with increased income requirements for dependents.
Italy
Italy's digital nomad visa requires a minimum income of 2,333€ per month and is available to highly skilled professionals. Like Spain and Malta, Italy's digital nomad visa allows applicants to bring their immediate family members, again with increased income requirements for dependents.
Malta
Malta's Nomad Residence Permit allows digital nomads and their families to live in Malta for up to three years with an income requirement of 3,500€ per month. Malta's digital nomad visa is also extendable, making it a long-term option for those seeking a change of scenery.
Hungary
The Hungary digital nomad visa, known as the White Card, is the cheapest in Europe with an income requirement of 3,000€ per month. However, it does not allow applicants to apply with a spouse or dependents. The application process for most European digital nomad visas, including Hungary's, requires submitting documents through an embassy or consulate in the applicant's country of residence.
When applying for a digital nomad visa, it's crucial to be able to prove your income through bank statements and payslips. Some countries, like Greece, have enacted certain schemes for digital nomad visa holders that do not require them to pay local taxes.
After the visa expires, the holder must leave the country for at least six months before reapplying. It's always a good idea to check the latest requirements and regulations on the respective embassy or consulate websites for the most accurate information.
