Digital Nomad Visa

Often, a "digital nomad" visa is confused with a freelancer visa. The main difference is that the holder of a "digital nomad" visa must have an employment contract outside the country of application for a visa and a confirmed income under this employment contract. The holder of a freelancer visa can receive income from any country and not have a permanent employment contract.

There are more than 30 countries in the world in Europe, Asia, the Caribbean and Latin America that issue "digital nomad" visas. In modern circumstances, there are certain restrictions for Russian citizens in Europe to obtain such visas, so we will consider the possibility of obtaining a "digital nomad" visa in one of the most popular destinations for relocation – Latin America.

"Digital nomads" are given discounts on housing and public transport, as well as air travel on local airlines. There are other preferences for "digital nomads" depending on the country.

Mexico

Validity period: 1 year, maximum 4 years

Income to confirm: 2,100 USD per month or a bank balance of 35,000 USD

Panama

Validity period: 9 months, can easily be extended for another 9

Income to prove: 3,000 USD per month

Brazil and Argentina

Validity period: 1 year, can be extended for an additional year

Income for confirmation: 1,500 USD per month

Uruguay

Validity period: 6 months, can be extended for 6 months

Income for confirmation: 1,500 USD per month

Basically, employees of IT companies apply for such a visa, but in the modern world, anyone who can work remotely can become a "digital nomad".