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Digital Nomad Visa Cost & Tax Calculator

Estimate what a nomad visa will actually cost you in the first year — the government fee, insurance, and document costs — plus a rough read on whether you'd become a local tax resident. Every figure is a labelled estimate. Last verified July 2026.

What the estimate includes

The calculator adds up the visible first-year costs most applicants face: the government visa or permit fee (multiplied by the number of applicants), a rough health-insurance estimate where insurance is required, an apostilled criminal-record check where the country demands one, and a small allowance for translation and admin. It then checks your income against that country's official threshold and gives a plain-English read on tax residency.

Where we stop

We deliberately do not invent tax brackets. Where a country publishes a flat regime — like Spain's optional 24% rate — we show an illustrative figure and label it as such. Everywhere else, we tell you whether your stay is likely to make you a tax resident and point you to a qualified adviser rather than guess a number. Cost of living isn't included yet, because we won't publish figures we can't verify.

Cost calculator FAQ

How much does a digital nomad visa cost in total?
It varies widely. The government fee ranges from free to a few hundred dollars, but the bigger first-year costs are usually health insurance and, where required, an apostilled criminal-record check and document translation. The calculator estimates these for your chosen country and family size.
Will I have to pay tax in the country I move to?
Only if you become a tax resident, which most countries trigger after 183 days. The calculator flags whether your planned stay is likely to cross that line and, where a documented flat-tax regime exists, shows an illustrative figure. It never invents a tax bracket.
Is this tax advice?
No. Every figure is a labelled estimate for planning only. Government fees, insurance prices, and tax rules change, and your tax position depends on your home country and any treaty. Confirm with the official source and a qualified adviser before you commit.

Not legal or tax advice. See our methodology for how fees and tax rules are sourced and dated.