Digital nomad visas in Americas
9 Americas countries in our dataset offer a digital-nomad or remote-work visa. Below they are listed lowest-income-first, with each one's income requirement, duration, government fee and a tax note. Tap any country for the full requirements, family rules and the official government source.
Data as of June 2026.
Americas nomad visas
| Country | Visa | Income (approx) | Duration | Government fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | Rentista Remote Work Visa (Visa Nomada) | $1,446/mo | Up to 2 years | USD 50 application + USD 270 issuance |
| Brazil | Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV) | $1,500/mo | Up to 1 year | Reciprocity-based by nationality (e.g. ~EUR 100; US citizens ~USD 100-160) |
| Colombia | Digital Nomad Visa (Visa V) | $1,520/mo | Up to 2 years | ~COP 230,000 study (~USD 52) + ~COP 800,000 issuance (~USD 175) = ~USD 230 |
| Costa Rica | Digital Nomad Stay (Estancia) | $3,000/mo | 12 months | USD 100 application; renewal ~USD 90 |
| Panama | Short Stay Visa for Remote Workers | $3,000/mo | 9 months | B/.50 carne + B/.250 to Migracion = USD 300 total (excludes attorney/notary) |
| Mexico | Temporary Resident Visa (de facto nomad route) | $4,432/mo | 1 year | Consular visa ~USD 56; then INM card (canje) ~USD 620 for a 1-year card (INM fees ~doubled from Jan 2026) |
| Belize | Work Where You Vacation | $6,250/mo | Up to 180 days (~6 months) | BZD 500/adult (~USD 250) + BZD 200/child (~USD 100) |
| Argentina | Digital Nomad Transitory Residence | No income requirement | Up to 180 days | ~USD 200 (reported; exact line-item not confirmed on the official fee page) |
| Uruguay | Digital Nomad Provisional Residence | No income requirement | 180 days | ~55.71 Indexed Units (~USD 9 admin fee); cannot pay from abroad |
Source: Official government immigration pages. Data as of June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Which Americas countries offer a digital nomad visa?
9 Americas countries in our dataset offer a digital-nomad or remote-work visa: Argentina, Belize, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Uruguay. Each has its own income threshold, duration, fee and tax treatment — see the table.
What is the best digital nomad visa in Americas?
"Best" depends on your priorities. For a low income bar, Ecuador ($1,446/mo) is among the most accessible in the region. Weigh income, how long you can stay, the all-in cost and the tax treatment of your foreign income, then read the country pages.
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Last updated: 2026-06-20