Nomad visa rules · 2026
Digital nomad country guides
Real cost of living, internet speeds, best cities, and the visa rules that actually let you stay. Only countries with a dedicated Digital Nomad Visa — no border-run hacks.
Portugal
Nomad visaPortugal is Europe's #1 digital nomad hub — and Lisbon knows it
$1,800–2,800 for a solo nomad in Lisbon (Porto is 20–30% cheaper).
Spain
Nomad visaSpain's Digital Nomad Visa opens Europe with a 15% tax rate
$1,900–3,000 in Barcelona; $1,400–2,200 in Valencia or Malaga.
Thailand
Nomad visaChiang Mai is the OG digital nomad capital
$900–1,800 for a solo nomad in Chiang Mai. Bangkok is ~30% more.
Japan
Nomad visaJapan finally has a Digital Nomad Visa — but it's short and picky
$2,400–3,800 for a solo nomad in Tokyo. Fukuoka is ~30% cheaper.
Italy
Nomad visaItaly's Digital Nomad Visa is real — but the bureaucracy is Italian
$1,700–2,800 for a solo nomad. Milan/Rome pricier; Florence, Bologna, Palermo more affordable.
Greece
Nomad visaGreece pairs a nomad visa with a 50% tax reduction
$1,400–2,200 for a solo nomad. Athens is priciest; islands off-season are stunning value.
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