European Digital Nomad Visas Compared (2026)
Europe has the deepest set of digital nomad visas, from Schengen residence permits to Balkan programs with low thresholds. Compared here by income and duration. Many are a first step toward longer-term residence — check each country page for the pathway. Last verified July 2026.
| # | Country | Region | Min income (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Croatia | Europe | $4,140/mo |
| 2 |  Estonia | Europe | $5,143/mo |
| 3 |  Germany | Europe | No floor |
| 4 |  Greece | Europe | $4,000/mo |
| 5 |  Italy | Europe | $2,361/mo |
| 6 |  Malta | Europe | $4,000/mo |
| 7 |  Portugal | Europe | $4,206/mo |
| 8 |  Spain | Europe | $3,256/mo |
| 9 |  Albania | Europe | $976/mo |
| 10 |  Cyprus | Europe | $4,000/mo |
| 11 |  Czech Republic | Europe | No floor |
| 12 |  Hungary | Europe | $3,429/mo |
| 13 |  Iceland | Europe | $7,983/mo |
| 14 |  Latvia | Europe | $4,815/mo |
| 15 |  Montenegro | Europe | $2,057/mo |
| 16 |  Romania | Europe | $6,017/mo |
| 17 |  Bulgaria | Europe | $2,953/mo |
| 18 |  Moldova | Europe | $2,975/mo |
| 19 |  Norway | Europe | $2,948/mo |
| 20 |  Slovenia | Europe | $3,657/mo |
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| Country | Region | Min income | Validity | Fee | Processing | Foreign tax | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia | Europe | $4,140/mo | 18 months, not renewable | €60 (≈ $69) | 2–8 weeks | 0% on foreign income | Yes |
| Estonia | Europe | $5,140/mo | 1 year, not renewable | €120 (≈ $137) | 2–5 weeks | Taxes foreign income | Yes |
| Germany | Europe | No floor | 3 years, renewable | €75 (≈ $86) | 6–12 weeks | Taxes foreign income | Yes |
| Greece | Europe | $4,000/mo | 1 year, renewable | €75 (≈ $86) | 2–12 weeks | 50% income-tax exemption for up to seven years for new tax residents who transfer their residence (Article 5C, Law 4172/2013) | Yes |
| Italy | Europe | $2,360/mo | 1 year, renewable | €116 (≈ $133) | 4–12 weeks | Impatriati regime | Yes |
| Malta | Europe | $4,000/mo | 1 year, renewable up to 4 years | €300 (≈ $343) | 4–8 weeks | 10% flat tax on income from authorised work under the Nomad Residence Permits (Income Tax) Rules (S.L. 123.210), after a 12-month exemption | Yes |
| Portugal | Europe | $4,210/mo | 2 years, renewable up to 5 years | €90 (≈ $103) | 8–16 weeks | IFICI ("NHR 2.0") | Yes |
| Spain | Europe | $3,260/mo | 1 year, renewable up to 5 years | €80 (≈ $91) | 3–8 weeks | Beckham Law | Yes |
| Albania | Europe | $976/mo | 1 year, renewable up to 5 years | Not published | 4–12 weeks | Taxes foreign income | Yes |
| Cyprus | Europe | $4,000/mo | 1 year, renewable up to 3 years | €70 (≈ $80) | 5–12 weeks | Non-domiciled status | Yes |
| Czech Republic | Europe | No floor | 1 year, renewable | 2,500 CZK (≈ $118) | 9–17 weeks | 60% flat-rate expense deduction (paušální výdaje) on trade income; optional lump-sum tax (paušální daň) for smaller traders | Yes |
| Hungary | Europe | $3,430/mo | 1 year, renewable up to 2 years | 24,000 HUF (≈ $75) | 3–5 weeks | Taxes foreign income | No |
| Iceland | Europe | $7,980/mo | 6 months, not renewable | 12,200 ISK (≈ $97) | 3–4 weeks | 0% on foreign income | Yes |
| Latvia | Europe | $4,820/mo | 1 year, renewable up to 2 years | €90 (≈ $103) | 2–5 weeks | Taxes foreign income | No |
| Montenegro | Europe | $2,060/mo | 2 years, renewable up to 4 years | €67 (≈ $77) | 4–10 weeks | 0% on foreign income | Yes |
| Romania | Europe | $6,020/mo | 1 year, renewable up to 2 years | €300 (≈ $343) | 2–8 weeks | Under Law 69/2023, nomad-visa holders present fewer than 183 days pay no Romanian income tax or social contributions on foreign income | Yes |
| Bulgaria | Europe | $2,950/mo | 1 year, renewable up to 2 years | €100 (≈ $114) | 4–8 weeks | Bulgaria's flat 10% personal income tax | Yes |
| Moldova | Europe | $2,980/mo | 1 year, renewable up to 2 years | €90 (≈ $103) | 4–7 weeks | Moldova applies a flat 12% personal income tax; several 2026 write-ups claim favourable or exempt treatment of foreign-source income for permit holders, but this is unconfirmed on an official source. | Yes |
| Norway | Europe | $2,950/mo | 1 year, renewable | 6,300 NOK (≈ $653) | 8–16 weeks | Taxes foreign income | Yes |
| Slovenia | Europe | $3,660/mo | 1 year, not renewable | €102 (≈ $117) | 4–12 weeks | Taxes foreign income | Yes |