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Explore 61 visa and residency programs across 22 countries. Filter by type, country, region and verification status.
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Residence via self-employment (autónomo) registration for freelancers and independent professionals. No single fixed minimum-income or application-fee figure is confirmed in official sources for this route — applicants must instead show a viable business/professional activity plan. Confirm current requirements and fees with your consulate or the UGE (one.gob.es).
Social security contributions required from month one of activity.
Open Autónomo (Self-Employed)Provisional visa for entrepreneurs and investors meeting business innovation criteria.
Significant business or investment thresholds apply by stream.
Open Business Innovation (188)Work-to-residence pathway for experienced business people investing in and actively running an established New Zealand business. Replaces the closed Entrepreneur Work Visa (from Nov 2025). Investment options: NZD $1m (3-year pathway) or NZD $2m (12-month fast-track), plus NZD $500,000 settlement funds. Age 55 or younger; English and business-experience requirements apply. Confirm on immigration.govt.nz.
Capital gate: NZD $1m (standard 3-year work-to-residence) or NZD $2m (fast-track residence after 12 months), plus NZD $500,000 reserve settlement funds. Property value is not counted toward the investment. Former Entrepreneur Work Visa closed November 2025.
Open Business Investor Work VisaWork permit for highly skilled professionals in occupations with labour shortages.
Standard Irish income tax and USC apply.
Open Critical Skills Employment PermitResidence visa for applicants with stable passive income such as pensions, dividends or rental yields — not salaried remote employment.
Minimum income equals one times the Portuguese minimum wage (€920/mo in 2026). NHR successor programs may apply — verify with a tax advisor.
Open D7 Passive Income VisaFive-year multiple-entry visa for remote workers and soft-power activities. Financial proof requires at least 500,000 THB in savings (typically 3 months of bank statements) — not a monthly income threshold.
Remote work for foreign employers only; local employment requires separate work authorization.
Open Destination Thailand VisaTemporary stay for remote workers employed or self-employed outside Croatia.
Foreign income may be exempt for nomad permit holders; verify current rules.
Open Digital Nomad ResidenceTemporary stay visa (D8) for remote workers employed or contracted outside Portugal. Minimum income is four times the Portuguese minimum wage (€3,680/mo in 2026).
Tax residency may trigger after 183 days; foreign-sourced remote income treatment depends on tax residency status.
Open Digital Nomad VisaResidence authorization for remote workers with foreign employers or clients. Minimum income is 200% of the annualised Spanish minimum interprofessional wage (SMI) — approximately €2,849/mo in 2026 per Real Decreto 126/2026 (BOE). Confirm live figures with the Unidad de Grandes Empresas (UGE) / one.gob.es before filing.
Beckham Law may apply for qualifying new residents; verify eligibility with a tax advisor.
Open Digital Nomad VisaShort-stay visa for location-independent workers with foreign income sources.
183-day rule applies for tax residency; e-Residency does not grant immigration rights.
Open Digital Nomad VisaResidence permit for highly skilled remote workers with foreign employers or clients.
Flat-tax regime may be available for new residents; verify current thresholds.
Open Digital Nomad VisaResidence permit for remote workers and self-employed professionals with foreign income.
50% income tax discount may apply for qualifying new tax residents; verify eligibility.
Open Digital Nomad VisaLong-stay visa for remote employees and freelancers with foreign income.
Foreign income tax treatment depends on tax residency status.
Open Digital Nomad VisaResidence permit for remote workers employed or self-employed outside Cyprus.
Non-dom tax regime may benefit qualifying new residents; capped at 500 permits.
Open Digital Nomad VisaDigital identity for EU company formation and online business. Not a visa, residence permit or path to live in Estonia.
Enables EU company setup; physical residency requires separate permits.
Open e-ResidencyVisa for those with stable passive income who will not work in Italy. Consulates typically assess annual passive income (often cited around €31,000/year for a single applicant).
Local employment prohibited; worldwide income reporting may apply.
Open Elective Residency VisaWork pass for foreign professionals, managers and executives meeting salary thresholds.
Progressive resident tax rates; COMPASS points framework applies.
Open Employment PassResidence for entrepreneurs whose project is certified as innovative and of economic interest for Spain — the ENISA innovation report is the real gate, not a personal income floor. Applicants must also show personal means, a planning estimate of ~100% of the Spanish IPREM (~€600/mo) for the principal applicant. Confirm current criteria and fees with the UGE (one.gob.es).
Corporate tax incentives may apply in certain regions. Application fee is a planning figure based on the UGE model 790-038 fee schedule — confirm the exact amount before filing.
Open Entrepreneur / Startup VisaWork and residence permit for highly qualified non-EU professionals with job offers.
Standard minimum gross salary €48,300/year (2025); reduced threshold €43,759.80/year for shortage occupations, recent graduates and eligible IT specialists.
Open EU Blue CardResidence for individuals with sufficient stable income from abroad who will not work locally in Greece. NomadIndex does not have a confirmed minimum-income figure for this route — treat any third-party number as unverified and confirm current thresholds directly with migration.gov.gr before budgeting.
Foreign pension and investment income treatment varies.
Open Financial Independence VisaTrade license route for self-employed professionals with local business registration.
Flat-rate or standard tax regimes available for self-employed.
Open Freelancer (Živnostenský list)Free-zone freelancer license allowing independent work for international clients. Cost, permit duration and requirements vary meaningfully by issuing free zone — confirm the current package with the specific zone before choosing one.
Issued via free zones; mainland freelance rules differ. Free-zone freelancer packages (license + visa) commonly run roughly AED 10,000–20,000 all-in for year one, not a fixed federal fee — confirm exact costs with the issuing free zone (e.g. DMCC, Dubai Media City, RAKEZ).
Open Freelancer PermitResidence for self-employed professionals with viable freelance business plans in Germany.
Comprehensive social contributions and income tax apply.
Open Freelancer VisaFast-track residence for founders, employees and investors in French tech ecosystems.
Facilitated procedure via certified French Tech partners.
Open French Tech VisaTax residence for retirees and individuals with foreign-source income.
15% flat tax on remitted foreign income for qualifying applicants.
Open Global Residence ProgrammeVisa for leaders or potential leaders in academia, research, arts and digital technology.
Endorsement from approved body required.
Open Global Talent VisaLong-term residence for investors, entrepreneurs, skilled professionals and exceptional talent.
No personal income tax; corporate rules vary by emirate and zone.
Open Golden VisaResidence permit via qualifying real estate or investment routes.
Investment minimums vary by region and asset class following 2024 reforms — verify current thresholds with official sources.
Open Golden VisaResidence permit via qualifying investment routes; real estate path largely discontinued.
Minimal stay requirements apply; investment thresholds vary by route.
Open Golden Visa (Investment)Residence via qualifying investment in approved Hungarian funds.
Investment thresholds subject to recent legislative changes.
Open Guest Investor ProgramWork permit for employees of recognized sponsors meeting salary thresholds.
Salary threshold for applicants aged 30+ (2026 IND rate €5,942/mo gross excl. holiday pay). Lower thresholds apply under 30 and for reduced-salary routes.
Open Highly Skilled MigrantVisa for experienced founders with innovative, viable and scalable business ideas.
UK income tax applies to UK-sourced income; endorsement required.
Open Innovator Founder VisaSimplified procedure for non-EU founders of innovative startups under the Italia Startup Visa programme. Endorsement/innovation criteria are assessed by the Technical Committee — NomadIndex does not list a single fixed income floor. Confirm current rules on italiastartupvisa.it.
Startup tax incentives available in qualifying cases.
Open Italy Startup VisaLong-stay visitor visa for financially self-sufficient individuals not engaging in paid work in France. Income assessed against monthly net minimum wage benchmarks at consulate discretion.
Sufficient savings or income must be demonstrated; local work prohibited.
Open Long-Stay Visitor Visa10-year visa for wealthy pensioners, remote workers and highly skilled professionals. Income thresholds vary by LTR category — remote worker route commonly cited at $80,000 USD/year.
Foreign-sourced income tax exemption may apply for qualifying remote workers; verify BOI guidance.
Open Long-Term Resident (LTR)One-year permit for remote workers employed or operating businesses abroad.
10% nomad tax rate may apply for qualifying applicants.
Open Nomad Residence PermitLong-stay visa for those with sufficient savings or passive income without local employment.
Worldwide income may be taxable after becoming tax resident.
Open Non-Lucrative VisaTemporary open work authorization for youth mobility and recent graduates.
Not a direct path to permanent residence; may support CRS points.
Open Open Work Permit (IEC / PGWP)Points-based job-seeker permit for skilled workers seeking employment in Germany.
Employment required to transition to work residence permit.
Open Opportunity CardOne-year virtual work residence permit for employees and self-employed remote workers.
No personal income tax for most individuals; verify free-zone vs mainland rules.
Open Remote Work VisaPermanent residence for self-employed persons in cultural activities or athletics.
Federal and provincial tax obligations apply upon residency.
Open Self-Employed Persons ProgramPermit for freelancers and entrepreneurs with points-based business assessments.
30% ruling may apply for qualifying expat hires; freelancers taxed on worldwide income.
Open Self-Employed ResidenceResidence for registered self-employed professionals operating in Romania.
Micro-enterprise tax regime may apply for small businesses.
Open Self-Employed ResidencePoints-tested permanent visa for skilled workers without employer sponsorship.
Australian tax residency rules apply after settlement.
Open Skilled Independent (189)Points-based residence visa for skilled workers with job offers or high points.
NZ tax residency after 183 days in any 12-month period.
Open Skilled Migrant CategoryWork visa for sponsored employees with eligible job offers from licensed UK employers.
Standard general salary threshold £41,700/year (from 22 July 2025); occupation going rate may apply. Lower thresholds exist for tradeable points and Immigration Salary List roles.
Open Skilled Worker VisaFour-year visa for executives, experts and entrepreneurs in targeted industries.
Tax incentives may apply in qualifying sectors.
Open SMART VisaPermission to remain for persons of independent means without recourse to public funds.
Independent means typically assessed annually; employment is not permitted on this permission.
Open Stamp 0 (Independent Means)Permanent residence for entrepreneurs with support from designated organizations.
Settlement funds must be demonstrated.
Open Start-up Visa ProgramResidence for founders of innovative startups meeting government criteria.
Startup tax credits may be available.
Open Startup ResidenceResidence for founders whose venture is endorsed by an IAPMEI-certified incubator under Portugal's Startup Visa program. Filed as a D2 entrepreneur/independent-work residence visa; family reunification is allowed. Confirm the current incubator list and endorsement criteria with IAPMEI and vistos.mne.gov.pt.
Startup income taxed under standard corporate and personal rules.
Open Startup VisaTemporary residence for founders building startups accepted by certified commissaries.
Standard Estonian corporate and personal tax rates apply.
Open Startup VisaOne-year residence for founders partnering with approved Dutch facilitators.
Must transition to self-employed or work permit after initial period.
Open Startup VisaFacilitated residence for founders of innovative startups in Cyprus.
IP box and corporate tax incentives available for qualifying companies.
Open Startup VisaEmployee card pathway for founders employed by qualifying Czech startups.
Standard Czech income and social contribution rules apply.
Open Startup Visa (Employee Card)Multi-year permit for skilled employees, researchers, artists and business creators.
Standard French progressive income tax applies.
Open Talent PassportPass for established tech entrepreneurs, leaders or technical experts.
Criteria include salary history, experience and company track record.
Open Tech.PassGeneral temporary stay route that may cover remote workers depending on circumstances.
Tax treatment depends on stay duration and income source.
Open Temporary Stay (Remote Work)Paid membership program offering long-stay privileges. Membership fees are separate from visa application costs and do not grant work authorization on their own.
Membership fee-based; separate work authorization required for employment.
Open Thailand EliteResidence permit for remote workers with income from abroad.
Foreign-sourced income may be exempt; verify with Hungarian tax authority.
Open White CardTemporary visa for young adults to work and travel; limited eligibility by nationality.
Age limits apply (typically 18–30); not a long-term nomad route.
Open Working Holiday Visa (417/462)Browse directories, guides, tools and methodology.
Dataset last reviewed: June 2026
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