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Digital nomad visas with the lowest income requirements

By NomadVisaGuide editorial · 2026-06-12

In short: Among visas that publish a monthly figure, Albania (~$815), Ecuador (~$1,446), Brazil ($1,500), Mauritius ($1,500) and Colombia (~$1,520) have the lowest income requirements. A further set of countries — Argentina, Uruguay, Anguilla, Germany, Czechia and Thailand — set no fixed monthly income at all, asking instead for a lump-sum balance or a declaration of means.

If your income is modest or irregular, the income threshold is the make-or-break field. Here are the digital nomad visas with the lowest income bars, plus those that set no fixed monthly income at all.

Lowest published income requirements

CountryVisaApprox income bar
AlbaniaUnique Permit~$815/month (indicative)
EcuadorRentista Remote Work~$1,446/month
BrazilVITEM XIV$1,500/month
MauritiusPremium Visa$1,500/month
ColombiaVisa V Nomadas~$1,520/month
KenyaClass N permit~$2,000/month
PhilippinesDNV (EO 86)~$2,000/month

See every country sorted on the lowest income ranking.

Visas with no fixed income requirement

Some countries drop the explicit monthly test entirely:

“No income requirement” is not the same as “easy”, though — see the no-income-requirement ranking for the catch.

Gross or net?

Watch this carefully: Estonia, Latvia and South Africa specify gross income; Hungary, Cyprus and Greece specify net. When unsure, prove the higher (gross) figure. Use the eligibility checker to see what your income qualifies for in one click.

Income thresholds change yearly (many track local wages). This is general information, not legal or tax advice — verify on the official government source.

Frequently asked questions

Which digital nomad visa has the lowest income requirement?

Of the visas that set a monthly figure, Albania is the lowest at roughly USD 815/month (though it is an indicative 'sufficient means' figure rather than a strict statutory threshold), followed by Ecuador (~$1,446), Brazil ($1,500), Mauritius ($1,500) and Colombia (~$1,520).

Are there digital nomad visas with no minimum income?

Yes. Argentina, Uruguay and Anguilla set no fixed income floor. Germany's freelance permit and Czechia's trade-licence route use a viability or lump-sum test instead, and Thailand's DTV asks for a THB 500,000 bank balance rather than monthly income.

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Last updated: 2026-06-12