Many countries introduced the digital nomad visa after the pandemic when remote work became popular. With the popularity of remote working, more people now have the chance to live and work anywhere.

With the increased demand for remote work, many countries have come to realize the economic benefit of attracting these professionals and have begun to offer digital nomad visas or special programs that allow remote workers to stay in the country for an extended period of time.

In this article, we’ll explore some of the countries that have made it easy for digital nomads to obtain a visa in 2023.

Estonia

The Estonian government introduced a “Digital Nomad Visa” that allows remote workers to stay in the country for up to 365 days. The visa is aimed at entrepreneurs, freelancers, and remote workers who want to work and live in Estonia for an extended period of time.

To be eligible, you have to have an Active employment contract with a company registered outside of Estonia, conduct business through your own company registered abroad, or work as a freelancer for clients mostly outside of Estonia. Your income met the minimum threshold (€4,500 gross of tax) during the six months preceding the application.

Portugal

Portugal offers a “Non-Habitual Residency” program that allows remote workers to stay in the country for up to 183 days in a year. This program is aimed at digital nomads and freelancers who want to enjoy Portugal’s relaxed lifestyle while they work. An applicant must earn a minimum wage of €2,836 per month to be eligible.

Czech Republic

Non-EU residents who want to stay in the Czech Republic can apply for their digital nomad visa.  The applicant must have a trade license connected to one of the industries listed here.

Successful applicants can live and work in the Czech Republic for up to one year. It costs around €200 to apply for the visa, and applicants must have at least €5,000 in their bank account.

Greece

Greece’s digital nomad visa was launched in 2021 and allows Non-EU remote workers to live and work in the country for up to a year, with the option to apply for a longer residency after this period or to extend the digital nomad visa up to three years in total.

Greece digital nomad visa costs around €75 to apply for the visa and applicants must be able to show they earn at least €3,500 per month.

Hungary

Hungary nomad visa allows successful applicants to live and work in Hungary for up to one year, and there is an option to extend the visa for up to one year.

Applicants must be non-EU citizens employed by a business based outside of Hungary to be eligible. Individuals must show they earn at least €2,000 per month. The visa costs around €110 to apply.

Malta

The Malta digital nomad visa allows non-EU remote workers who are employed by a foreign business to live in and work from Malta for up to one year. There is an option to extend the visa after this period.

Applicants must be able to show they earn at least €2,700 per month. The visa costs around €300 to apply for.

Italy

Italy’s digital nomad visa will be launched in early 2023. It will be aimed at “highly skilled” individuals, including those with a university degree or similar qualification or someone who has been working in their field for a certain period.

Whilst the specific details are still being finalized, it’s expected that the digital nomad visa for Italy will be for non-EU remote workers who are employed by a business based overseas.

Italy also has a self-employment visa, allowing successful applicants to live and work in Italy for up to one year. Applicants for this visa must be able to show they earn at least €8,500 per year.

Spain

Spain’s digital nomad visa is expected to launch sometime in 2023. It’s expected that the minimum income requirement will be €2,000 per month and only non-EU remote workers who are employed by a company based overseas will be eligible.

The application fee is still to be determined. It’s thought that the Spanish digital nomad visa will allow successful applicants to live and work in Spain for up to five years, although this is still to be confirmed.