ReferenceSortable · Filterable · UAE rule checked 2026-07-25
Digital nomad visa comparison table
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12 of 12 countries
| Program | Family | PR path | Tax edge | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | Visa V Nómadas(2023) | $1,400/moCOP 5,252,715 (3× 2026 SMLMV) | 2 yr | 4 yr | ~5 wk | $223 | Yes | Yes | 5 yr | Rolling 365-day trigger |
| Costa Rica | DNV (Law 10008)(2021) | $3,000/mo | 12 mo | 2 yr | ~8 wk | $300 | Yes | No | — | Territorial: 0% foreign |
| Croatia | Temp Stay DN(2021) | $3,985/moor $47,817 savings | 18 mo | 1.5 yr | ~8 wk | $120 | Yes | No | — | 0% foreign income |
| Greece | Type-Z DNV(2021) | $3,850/mo | 12 mo | 2 yr | ~20 wk | $100 | Yes | Yes | 7 yr | 50% reduction 7 yrs |
| Indonesia | E33G Remote Worker KITAS(2024) | $5,000/mo | 12 mo | 5 yr | ~6 wk | $850 | Yes | No | — | Standard 183-day |
| Malaysia | DE Rantau Nomad Pass(2022) | $2,000/mo | 12 mo | 2 yr | ~10 wk | $340 | Yes | No | — | Remittance-based |
| Malta | NRP(2021) | $3,750/mo | 12 mo | 4 yr | ~10 wk | $330 | Yes | No | — | Non-dom remittance |
| Mexico | Temp Resident(2012) | $4,400/moor $75,000 savings | 12 mo | 4 yr | ~6 wk | $350 | Yes | Yes | 9 yr | Vital-interests test |
| Portugal | D8(2022) | $3,800/mo | 12 mo | 5 yr | ~16 wk | $100 | Yes | Yes | 5 yr | IFICI 20% (narrow) |
| Spain | Startup Law DNV(2023) | $3,000/mo | 3 yr | 5 yr | ~4 wk | $80 | Yes | Yes | 10 yr | Beckham 24% flat |
| Thailand | DTV(2024) | $16,000 bal | 5 yr | 5 yr | ~3 wk | $400 | Yes | No | — | Remittance basis |
| UAE | Virtual Work Residence(2021) | $3,500/moCurrent ICP + Dubai GDRFAD threshold | 12 mo | Not stated | ~4 wk | $960 | Yes | No | — | 0% personal income tax |
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UAE rule source
The current UAE Government and Dubai GDRFAD virtual-work service pages both publish a $3,500 monthly salary threshold. Verified 2026-07-25.