The cheapest European digital nomad visas (2026)
Europe's nomad visas, ranked by the minimum monthly income you have to show. A low bar isn't the whole story, so check the tax treatment and the path to residency on each country's page before you decide.
Ranked by Min income / month
- 1AlbaniaUnique Permit (Remote Work)€820
- 2PortugalD7 Passive Income Visa€920
- 3GeorgiaRemotely from Georgia€1,840
- 4MontenegroDigital Nomad Visa€2,010
- 5ItalyItaly Digital Nomad Visa€2,066
- 6BulgariaType D Long-Stay Visa (Remote Work)€2,294
- 7TurkeyDigital Nomad Visa (Identification Certificate)€2,760
- 8SpainSpain Digital Nomad Visa€2,849
- 9HungaryWhite Card€3,000
- 10SloveniaDigital Nomad Permit€3,200
- 11GreeceGreece Digital Nomad Visa€3,500
- 12MaltaNomad Residence Permit€3,500
- 13CyprusDigital Nomad Visa€3,500
- 14CroatiaDigital Nomad Permit€3,623
- 15LatviaDigital Nomad Visa (Long-Stay)€4,213
- 16EstoniaDigital Nomad Visa€4,500
- 17RomaniaDigital Nomad Visa€5,800
- 18IcelandLong-Term Visa for Remote Workers€6,954
Common questions
Which European country has the cheapest digital nomad visa to qualify for?
Albania ranks first at €820. Ranked by min income / month, the leaders are: Albania (€820), Portugal (€920), Georgia (€1,840). Figures are indicative; see each country's page for the source-country-specific detail.
How many European digital nomad visas are in this ranking?
18 European nomad-visa countries are ranked here, including Albania, Portugal, Georgia, Montenegro, Italy, and more. The list is generated from the live Expatlas catalogue, so it stays current as programmes change.
Ranked from Expatlas's live catalogue. Figures are indicative. Confirm the specifics on each country's page, and remember the requirements change with your passport.