European digital nomad visas that lead to citizenship
Not every nomad visa is a path to a second passport. These count toward citizenship, ranked by the years of legal residence usually required. Timelines are indicative and depend on continuous residence, language tests, and other conditions, so confirm on each country's page.
Ranked by Citizenship after
- 1GermanyFreiberufler (Freelance Visa)5 yrs
- 2RomaniaDigital Nomad Visa8 yrs
- 3PortugalD7 Passive Income Visa10 yrs
- 4SpainSpain Digital Nomad Visa10 yrs
- 5ItalyItaly Digital Nomad Visa10 yrs
- 6CzechiaZivnostensky list (Trade License Visa)10 yrs
Common questions
Which European digital nomad visas lead to citizenship the fastest?
Germany ranks first at 5 yrs. Ranked by citizenship after, the leaders are: Germany (5 yrs), Romania (8 yrs), Portugal (10 yrs). Figures are indicative; see each country's page for the source-country-specific detail.
How many European digital nomad visas are in this ranking?
6 European nomad-visa countries are ranked here, including Germany, Romania, Portugal, Spain, 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.