How much does a Digital Nomad Visa cost in Dubai, Indonesia, Portugal, Thailand, and 6 other countries?
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The growing trend of remote work has given birth to a new tribe of laptop-wielding digital nomads, or globally mobile remote workers.
According to Knight Frank’s The Wealth Report 2025, this growing tribe of digital nomads is transforming the world’s most beautiful cities, resulting in many countries such as Portugal, Spain, and Thailand tightening the policies for digital nomads.
Many other countries such as Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, and Denmark, have implemented regulations to limit foreign property ownership.
However, the governments across the world are unlikely to make the rules so tight that it meaningfully “curtails the travel of remote workers.”
Moreover, this trend of digital nomads is not going to end anytime soon as several companies across the world are contemplating to offer remote work options across their national borders to retain talent and remain competitive.
If you are planning to join the ranks of digital nomads, you might be spoilt for choice as multiple countries offer digital nomad visas, as per the Knight Frank report. Additionally, each option involves a cost. Let’s have a look:
Cost of becoming a Digital Nomad
| Country | Visa type | Duration | Minimum income requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | Digital Nomad Visa | Up to 1 year | €3,040 per month |
| Greece | Digital Nomad Visa | Up to 12 months (extendable) | €3,500 per month |
| Barbados | Welcome Stamp Visa | 12 months (renewable) | US$50,000 per year |
| Costa Rica | Rentista Visa | Up to 2 years | US$2,500 per month |
| Brazil | Digital Nomad Visa | 1 year (renewable) | US$1,500 per month |
| Bali, Indonesia | Second Home Visa (planned) | Up to 5 years | Proof of funds: IDR 2 billion |
| Thailand | Long-Term Resident Visa | Up to 10 years | US$80,000 per year |
| Malaysia | DE Rantau Nomad Pass | Up to 12 months (renewable) | US$2,000 per month |
| Namibia | Digital Nomad Visa | 6 months | US$2,000 per month |
| Dubai, UAE | Virtual Working Program | 1 year (renewable) | US$5,000 per month |
Data compiled from Knight Frank’s The Wealth report 2025
Among other countries, Croatia has introduced a Digital Nomad Residence Permit for stays up to a year and it is targeting non-EU citizens. Spain is offering a Digital Nomad Visa under the Start-up Law, which allows stays up to five years with tax benefits.
Mexico offers a Temporary Resident Visa to remote workers, which is valid for one year, and can be extended with proof of sufficient income or savings. South Korea has announced plans for a Workation Visa (F-1-D) to facilitate remote work.
Mauritius is proiding a Premium Visa to remote workers, allowing stays up to one year, renewable, with proof of sufficient income. Cape Verde is offering a Remote Working Program for six months, which is extendable, with proof of income and health insurance.
