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 34 countries, using the figures their governments publish, and show you the catch on each.
The 34, 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 £3,100 a month (EUR 3,680 a month) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Two years, then renewals of three |
| SpainInternational telework visa | About £2,060 to £2,400 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 £1,240 a month (COP 5,252,715 a month) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Up to two years |
| MexicoResidente Temporal, economic solvency | About £3,040 to £3,480 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, extendable once for another 180 |
| ThailandDestination Thailand Visa (DTV) | About £11,190 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 £2,480 a month (ZAR 650,976 a year) | Yes | No | No | Not confirmed since the October 2024 rules |
| United Arab EmiratesDubai virtual work residence | About £2,630 a month (USD 3,500 a month) | Yes | Unclear | Unclear | One year, renewable |
| IndonesiaE33G remote worker visa | About £3,760 a month (USD 60,000 a year) | Yes | Unclear | Unclear | One year. How renewals work is disputed, so ask when you apply |
| HungaryWhite Card | About £2,530 a month (EUR 3,000 a month) | Yes | Unclear | Yes | One year, renewable once: two years at most |
| GreeceDigital nomad visa and residence permit | About £2,950 a month (EUR 3,500 a month) | Yes | Yes | Unclear | A visa of up to a year, then a two-year permit, renewable |
| MalaysiaDE Rantau Nomad Pass | About £1,500 to £3,760 a month (USD 24,000 a year, depending on the job) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Three to twelve months, renewable once: two years at most |
| MaltaNomad Residence Permit | About £2,950 a month (EUR 42,000 a year) | Yes | Yes | Yes | One year, renewable three times: four years at most |
| CroatiaTemporary stay of digital nomads | About £3,050 a month (EUR 3,623 a month) | Yes | Unclear | Yes | Up to 18 months, with one extension of up to 6 months if you were given less. Then a 6-month wait before applying again |
| JapanDesignated Activities (Digital Nomad) | About £3,950 a month (JPY 10,000,000 a year) | Yes | Yes | Unclear | Six months, with no extension. Six months outside Japan before you apply again |
| BrazilDigital nomad visa (VITEM XIV) | About £1,130 a month (USD 1,500 a month) | Yes | Yes | Unclear | Up to a year, renewable for an equal period; law firms read that as once |
| Costa RicaDigital nomad stay (Estancia para Trabajadores Remotos) | About £2,250 a month (USD 3,000 a month) | Yes | Yes | Unclear | Up to a year, renewable once if you spent at least 180 days there: two years at most |
| GermanyResidence permit for freelance work (section 21(5)) | No income floor | No | Yes | Unclear | Up to three years, extendable if the business supports you |
| Czech RepublicDigital Nomad Program (long-term visa) | About £2,560 a month (CZK 885,870 a year) | Yes | Yes | Unclear | Annual visas, by a 2023 account, then a move to a long-term residence permit. Renewal terms not checked |
| EstoniaDigital Nomad Visa (D visa) | About £3,340 to £3,790 a month (EUR 3,960 a month, sources differ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Up to a year (up to 365 days in 12 months). How renewal works is not confirmed |
| BulgariaDigital nomad residence permit | About £1,930 to £2,180 a month (EUR 27,533 a year, sources differ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | One year, extendable; two law firms say by one more year only |
| AlbaniaUnique Permit for Digital Mobile Workers | About £296 a month (ALL 32,000 a month) | Yes | Yes | Unclear | One year, renewable (EY, 2026). You apply after arriving, and processing takes about 12 weeks. US, EU and Kosovo citizens are reported to get five years on a first application, which EY does not mention |
| TurkeyDigital Nomad Visa (Digital Nomad Identification Certificate) | About £2,250 a month (USD 3,000 a month) | Yes | Yes | Unclear | Not stated, including on the official application page |
| ItalyDigital nomad and remote worker visa | About £1,900 to £1,970 a month (EUR 27,000 a year, sources differ) | Yes | Yes | Unclear | The visa up to 365 days. The permit lasts up to a year and renews yearly while you still qualify |
| CyprusDigital Nomad Visa Scheme | About £2,950 a month (EUR 3,500 a month) | Yes | Yes | Unclear | One year, then a renewal for up to two years. Apply to renew at least a month before it runs out |
| United KingdomNo remote work visa | No remote work visa. Visitors may work for an employer abroad, if that is not why they came | No | No | No | Up to six months per visit, no extension |
| MoroccoNo remote work visa | No remote work visa | No | No | No | — |
| VietnamNo remote work visa | No remote work visa | No | No | No | — |
| South KoreaWorkation visa (F-1-D) | About £2,460 to £4,930 a month (KRW 52,410,000 a year, depending on your age and where you live) | Yes | Unclear | Yes | One year, renewed a year at a time: three years at most, up from two on 30 June 2026 |
| TaiwanDigital Nomad Visitor Visa | About £1,250 to £2,500 a month (USD 20,000 a year, depending on your age) | Yes | Yes | Unclear | Six months, extendable six months at a time to two years in all |
| SingaporeNo remote work visa | No remote work visa. A visit pass bars paid employment | No | No | No | — |
| PeruNo remote work visa in force | Nomad status in law since 2023, but no sign it has opened | No | No | No | — |
| PanamaShort Stay Visa as a Remote Worker (Visa de Corta Estancia como Trabajador Remoto) | About £2,250 a month (PAB 36,000 a year) | Yes | Unclear | Yes | 9 months, extendable once for 9 more: 18 months at most |