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Digital nomad

You work remotely for a foreign company or as a freelancer — the complete guide to the visas and permits that fit your situation across 19 destinations, from Europe to Asia-Pacific.

FranceLuxembourgBelgiumGermanyUnited KingdomNetherlandsSwitzerlandSpainPortugalIrelandCanadaAustraliaIndonesiaJapanNew ZealandSingaporeThailandUnited Arab Emirates
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18
Destinations covered
Freelancer / Employed
Two distinct regimes
4–12 wks
Average timeline
Process

How to proceed, step by step.

01

Determine your status

Employed by a foreign company or self-employed — the tax regime and required visa differ fundamentally. Clarify this before anything else.

02

Check your tax obligations

Beyond 183 days in a country, you become a local tax resident. Work through the implications with an advisor before choosing your destination.

The 183-day threshold — plan ahead
03

Choose your visa

Japan: nomad nomad visa (6 months). Germany: Freiberufler visa. Netherlands: ZZP self-employment. France: VLS-TS Visiteur (no official nomad visa).

04

Prepare the application

Client contracts, 3 months of bank statements, international health insurance, proof of housing. Our assessment generates the complete list.

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By destination

Available visas by country.

Click a country to see timelines, costs, and required documents.

FR
France
VLS-TS Visiteur — the alternative to a nomad visa
Alternative
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Timeline
4 to 12 wks
Cost
€99 + €50 OFII
Key documents
€1,800 / month net minimum
No official nomad nomad visa in France in 2026 — the VLS-TS Visiteur is the recommended option.
LU
Luxembourg
Self-employment residence authorization
Moderate
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Timeline
30 to 90 days
Cost
80€
Key documents
Business plan + proof of viability + MCM
A business permit (MCM) is required in parallel.
BE
Belgium
Professional card (self-employed)
Startup visa available
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Timeline
4 to 12 wks
Cost
215€
Key documents
Business plan + proof of a viable activity
A facilitated startup visa for innovative profiles — fast-track procedure in 60 days.
DE
Germany
Self-employment / freelance visa (§ 21)
Best option
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Timeline
4 to 10 wks
Cost
75€
Key documents
Portfolio + client contracts + funds
Ideal for liberal professions (tech, design, consulting, arts). No employer restriction.
UK
United Kingdom
Innovator Founder — in the absence of a nomad visa
All nationalitiesEndorsement required
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Timeline
Endorsement varies + visa ~3 wks
Cost
£1,357 + £1,000 endorsement + IHS
Minimum capital
None since 2023
Permanent residence
Possible from 3 years
The United Kingdom has no nomad nomad visa: the entrepreneurial route (Innovator Founder) requires an endorsed, innovative project.
NL
Netherlands
Self-employment visa (zelfstandige) · EU free movement
EU freeModerate for non-EU
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Timeline
3 to 8 wks
Cost
~€1,446 (MVV + permit)
Key documents
Business plan + client contracts + proof of economic interest
The activity must serve an essential interest of the Dutch economy.
CH
Switzerland
Self-employment / entrepreneur permit — selective for non-EU
Very selective
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Timeline
8 to 16 wks
Cost
CHF 65–95 + D visa
Key documents
Business plan + Swiss client contracts
Nearly impossible for non-EU nationals without an established network.
ES
Spain
International remote work visa · startup law
Non-EUDedicated route
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Timeline
10 days (visa) · 20 business days (UGE-CE)
Cost
€90 (Paris consulate schedule)
Required income
€34,188/yr (~€2,849/month) — 200% of the SMI
Retention
1 year (consulate) or 3 years (UGE-CE)
PT
Portugal
D8 — remote work for entities outside Portugal
Non-EUHigh threshold
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Timeline
~60 days at the consulate · up to 90 days at AIMA
Cost
€110 (national visa)
Required income
€3,680/month — 4 × the minimum wage
Retention
2-year permit, renewable for 3
IE
Ireland
No dedicated route in Ireland
No route
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Foreign remote work
No residence permission
Employment alternative
Critical Skills or General Employment Permit
Start-up alternative
STEP (innovative project)
Levys
Unresolved questions
CA
Canada
Working Holiday / IEC — youth mobility · open permit
Per bilateral agreementAccessible
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Timeline
Invitation rounds (pool) + processing
Fees
~CAD 172 (IEC) + CAD 100 + CAD 85 biometrics
Age / duration
Ages 18–35 and 1–2 years for France
Type
Open permit — almost any employer
Canada has no nomad nomad visa: the Working Holiday (IEC) is the closest temporary route. A bilateral agreement is required, with invitations by draw.
A federal program: it applies across Canada, including Québec.
AU
Australia
Working Holiday (417) · 12 months · no quota, no draw
Ages 18–35 (France)Accessible
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Timeline
Often a few days to a few weeks
Fees
AUD 840 + AUD 5,000 in funds
Retention
12 months · extendable twice (specified work)
Work
Open permit — 6 months max per employer
No nomad nomad visa in Australia: the Working Holiday is the closest temporary route. Age is assessed strictly on the day you file.
ID
Indonesia
E33G legal nomad visa · USD 60,000/yr · employees
E33G legal nomad1 year × 5 → KITAP
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Visa
E33G Remote Worker KITAS (1 year renouvelable × 5 → KITAP)
Threshold
USD 60,000/yr of foreign income (≈ USD 5,000/month)
Profile
Employed by an employer registered outside Indonesia — freelancers excluded
Insurance
International health coverage required (not travel insurance)
The E33G's trap: it's reserved for employees. Freelancerrs are excluded — their route is the E28A via a PT PMA. In 2026, enforcement is active (social media monitoring, deportations for working on a tourist visa).
JP
Japan
Digital nomad visa (6 months) · free 12-month Working Holiday
~50 eligible countries¥10M in income
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Timeline
~5 business days to a few weeks
Fees
¥3,000 (~€18) · Working Holiday: free
Required income
¥10M/yr (~€57,000), foreign sources only
Retention
6 months — non-renewable · Working Holiday: 12 months (ages 18–30)
NZ
New Zealand
Remote work allowed as a visitor — 2025 rule
Official 2025 ruleNo dedicated visa
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Since Jan. 27, 2025
Remote work for a foreign employer is OK as a visitor / NZeTA
Not allowed
NZ employer · local goods and services
Stay
Visitor visa, up to 9 months
18-30 ans
12-month Working Holiday · 45+ agreements (France: no quota)
Let's be honest: Singapore has no nomad visa, and the system is entirely geared toward local employment, innovation, and capital. For genuine remote work in the region, Thailand (DTV) and the UAE (Remote Work Visa) offer real dedicated routes.
No dedicated nomad visa, but a genuine official opening: visitors may work remotely for a foreign employer or clients. Watch your tax position beyond ≈ 90 days of presence. For ages 18–30, the no-quota Working Holiday remains the royal road.
SG
Singapore
No nomad visa — straight talk
No dedicated route
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Last namead visa
None
Remote work without a pass
Not allowed on a lasting basis
Structured alternative
Self-sponsored EP via a Singapore company
In the region
Thailand (DTV) · UAE (Remote Work)
TH
Thailand
DTV — Asia's most flexible nomad visa
Digital10 000 THB
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Validity
5 years multi-entry
Stay
180 days per entry + THB 1,900 extension
Funds
THB 500,000 across 3 months of statements
Filing
From abroad only
AE
United Arab Emirates
Remote Work Visa — a real dedicated route
No sponsorDigital
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Employee income
USD 3,500/month
Entrepreneur income
USD 5,000/month + a company outside the UAE
Retention
1 year, renewable
Limit
No local employment allowed

We present here the main residence permits we support, covering the vast majority of situations. This list is not exhaustive: other specific visas exist with each country's official authorities.

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Required documents

The documents common to every application.

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Documents available for free
Valid passport
At least 6 months of validity beyond the planned stay
Proof of income
3 months of bank statements + active client contracts or a foreign pay slip
International health insurance
Minimum €30,000 coverage — required for all covered countries
Proof of housing
Lease, long-term booking, or accommodation certificate
Criminal record extract
Less than 3 months old, translated if needed
Full documents and forms
Official forms
Explained field by field for your destination
Ordered checklist
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Letter templates
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Application tracking
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Information verified in April 2026 · Sources: france-visas.gouv.fr · guichet.public.lu · ibz.be · auswaertiges-amt.de · ukvi.homeoffice.gov.uk · ind.nl · sem.admin.ch