Glossary · Visas and tax regimes

Digital nomad visa

A residence permit category designed for remote workers earning income from outside the host country.

Digital nomad visas are a relatively new category — most appeared between 2020 and 2024 — letting remote workers stay 1-2 years in a country without forming a local employment relationship. Eligibility is usually defined by minimum monthly income (often €2,500-€3,500), proof of remote employment or freelance contracts, and clean criminal background.

What they typically don't do: confer immediate tax residency benefits. In most cases, you're a tax resident of the host country if you stay over 183 days, which can mean paying local tax on your foreign income unless a treaty applies. Read the small print before assuming the visa equals tax savings.

Examples: Portugal D8, Spain digital nomad visa, Estonia Digital Nomad Visa, Greece Digital Nomad Visa, Croatia DNV, Dubai virtual working program. Each has different income thresholds, family-sponsorship rules, and renewal mechanics. Always confirm current requirements with the consulate or an immigration lawyer before committing to a move.

Where Mundevo uses this

Country directory — /countries
Relocation corridors — /relocate

Related terms

NHR (Portugal)

Portugal's Non-Habitual Resident tax regime — a 10-year special status with reduced tax rates on certain income types.

Beckham Law (Spain)

Spain's special tax regime for inbound workers — flat 24% income tax for up to 6 years instead of the progressive scale.

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