In a post-pandemic era, the 60-hour work week is no longer the norm with many countries welcoming remote work culture. Taking the step to the upper level, a few countries are also providing digital nomad visas for freelancers and remote workers.
Let’s check out these countries offering digital nomad visas to Indian passport holders:
Germany: Offers freelance visas for individuals in liberal fields (creative, teaching, technical, etc) with a minimum of INR 8 Lakh income per month and professional proof with other documents. You can work there for 1 year which can be extended upto 3 years.
Greece: Offers digital nomad visa for freelancers and remote workers with about INR 3 Lakh minimum salary per month. It requires proof of income and work, health insurance, etc., for one year of permitted stay.
Indonesia: Although it’s not officially called a digital nomad visa, Indians can work in the country for one year with their E33G visa. It requires a minimum INR 1 Lakh bank balance and about INR 50 Lakh income per year with various document proofs.
Portugal: Portugal offers a digital nomad visa that permits one year of stay in the country. It requires proof of income and working documents with a minimum INR 3 lakh monthly income. Check details before applying.
Costa Rica: This country offers digital nomad visas for all country’s citizens with a minimum INR 2.5 Lakh monthly income for a one-year stay. However, it needs various documents which need to be checked before applying.
Spain: With a permit to stay for one year, Spain provides digital nomad visas for remote workers and self-employed individuals. However, it requires valid proof of work, health insurance, educational proof, etc, to qualify for the visa.
Italy: Italy offers digital nomad visas for highly skilled remote workers with about INR 2 Lakh minimum annual salary permitting a year's stay in the country. It requires various proof documents to get the visa.