Digital Nomad Visa Qualifier
Enter your monthly income and family size to see which digital nomad visa programs you qualify for right now, with income thresholds, fees, visa duration, and tax notes. Nothing uploaded.
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How family size changes the income requirement
This calculator raises the base income requirement by 35% of the base for every family member after the first. With a base of $3,000 a month, a family of two needs $4,050 (3,000 x 1.35) and a family of three needs $5,100 (3,000 x 1.70).
The 35% step is a simplification built into the tool, not a rule every country uses. Real programs set their own supplements, so treat a family figure as a ballpark and check it against the official requirement.
Why the thresholds differ so much
For a single applicant, the figures in the calculator run from about $950 a month for Colombia to $4,900 for Estonia, roughly a fivefold gap. They are representative approximations in USD, and requirements change often and can vary by nationality.
A visa does not settle your tax bill
A nomad visa answers a residency and income question. It does not decide who taxes your income. Greenback Tax Services notes in its guide to digital nomad taxes that U.S. citizens working remotely from abroad must file a federal return reporting worldwide income, wherever their clients or employers are.
Tax residency is a separate test. The same guide says most countries use residence-based taxation that typically starts after 183 days in a calendar year. The tax notes in this calculator mention a 183-day trigger for Portugal, Estonia, Czechia and Brazil.
FAQ
Does meeting the income threshold guarantee approval?
No. Income is only one filter, and it is the one this tool checks. Most programs also ask for proof of accommodation, health insurance, a clean background check or other documents that the calculator does not evaluate.
Why does the minimum income vary so much between countries?
Each country sets its own figure, so the numbers do not follow one global standard. In this calculator a single applicant needs about $950 a month for Colombia and about $4,900 for Estonia.
Should I treat these figures as final?
No. Requirements and fees change fairly often and can depend on your nationality. Use the results as a starting estimate and confirm current figures with the issuing country's official immigration source before you apply.