Remote work visa checker
Where can you legally work from?
Tell us your passport and what you earn. We will check you against the remote work visas of ten countries, using the figures their governments publish, and show you the catch on each.
The ten, side by side
What each country asks for, converted to GBP at today's rate. Fill in the form above to see where you stand.
| Country | What you need | Employees | Freelancers | Owners | How long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PortugalD8 digital nomad visa | About £3,140 a month (EUR 3,680 a month) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Two years, then renewals of three |
| SpainInternational telework visa | About £2,080 to £2,430 a month (EUR 2,442 a month, sources differ) | Yes | Yes | Unclear | Up to a year from a consulate, or three years if you apply inside Spain |
| ColombiaVisa V Nomada Digital | About £1,200 a month (COP 5,252,715 a month) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Up to two years |
| MexicoResidente Temporal, economic solvency | About £3,070 to £3,510 a month (USD 4,049 a month, sources differ) | Yes | Via savings | Via savings | One to four years, then permanent residence |
| ArgentinaDigital nomad temporary residence | No income floor | Unclear | Yes | Unclear | 180 days, renewable once |
| ThailandDestination Thailand Visa (DTV) | About £11,240 in savings (THB 500,000) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Five years, 180 days a visit, extendable once by 180 |
| GeorgiaNo remote work visa | No remote work visa. Working there now needs a permit | No | No | No | — |
| South AfricaRemote work visa | About £2,460 a month (ZAR 650,976 a year) | Yes | No | No | Not confirmed since the October 2024 rules |
| United Arab EmiratesDubai virtual work residence | About £2,650 to £3,790 a month (USD 3,500 a month, sources differ) | Yes | Unclear | Yes | One year, renewable |
| IndonesiaE33G remote worker visa | About £3,790 a month (USD 60,000 a year) | Yes | Unclear | Unclear | One year, renewable for another |