If you are a digital nomad looking for your next destination or thinking about transitioning to the digital nomad lifestyle, here is a list of American Countries Offering Digital Nomad visa in 2023.
NORTH AMERICA
Mexico
Mexico doesn’t have a visa specifically for digital nomads, they offer a Temporary Resident Visa. With Mexico’s Temporary Resident Visa, digital nomads can work remotely within Mexico for 180 days to four years. It does not allow you to work for Mexican companies, but working remotely will not be a problem.
Prospective travellers must show a monthly income of USD 2,166.11 or an average monthly bank balance of USD 36,102.41 in the previous 12 months, though the exact amounts can vary depending on their application circumstances.
Visa Cost:
$150 to $350
Income Requirements: $2,600 per month
Visa Length: 1 year can be extended for another 3 years.
Who can apply? Anyone
Where to apply?
You must apply at a Mexican embassy or consulate outside of Mexico.
The Family Unity Application, which has its own set of documentation and financial requirements, allows a digital nomad’s family to join them abroad. The base consular fee for the application is USD 284.67, but this can increase if additional services are required.
CENTRAL AMERICA
Belize
If you’ve been working remotely recently or for years, this is a fantastic opportunity to take your laptops and talents to a more beautiful place-Belize. All children under the age of 18 are eligible to attend Belize’s excellent school system.
Visa Cost:
up to $300
Income Requirements: Minimum annual income of $75,000 for individuals or $100,000 for couples/families.
Visa Length: 180 days possible to extend
Who can apply? Anyone
Where to apply?
You can just apply with the Immigration Department by sending an email with your application to visas@immigration.gov.bz or secretary@immigration.gov.bz.
Belize is becoming a popular destination for digital nomads and remote workers. They developed the Work Where You Vacation programme, which is Belize’s digital nomad visa. This programme provides you with a work permit, a student permit for your children, and discounts on activities, entertainment, and lodging.
Costa Rica
After months of deliberation, the Costa Rican government finally issued the digital nomad visa. Costa Rica’s Digital Nomad Visa is one of the easiest visas to obtain in the country. The Costa Rica digital nomad visa will allow remote workers, business owners, and freelancers to stay in the country for longer than a tourist visa.
The temporary residency visa, known as a Rentista in this Central American country, allows for two years of remote work. Prospective visitors must have a monthly income of at least $3,000 USD. The amount may increase if there are more dependents. Fees, fingerprint records, and a copy of the prospective visa holder’s birth certificate are among the other requirements. If all requirements are still met, the permit can be renewed.
Visa Cost:
$190
Income Requirements: $3,000 per month, $4,000 if applying with a family.
Visa Length: 1 year can be extended for another year.
Who can apply? Anyone
Where to apply?
How you apply determines the length of the application period. When compared to applying at an embassy, applying online almost always results in a faster response time. When submitted online, applications are typically processed within two weeks, though specific applications may take longer.
Panama
The short-term visa for remote workers or digital nomads was created by Executive Decree 198 on May 7, 2021. The main purpose of this visa, of the Non-Resident category, is to encourage tourism for telecommuting travellers.
To access this visa the person must comply with the following requirements:
- To have a contract with a foreign company of transnational character. To be a self-employed worker in a telework modality.
- To perform functions that affect abroad.
- To have income from abroad with an annual amount of at least 36,000 balboas or its equivalent in another currency.
Visa Cost:
$300
Income Requirements: $36,000 minimum annual income
Visa Length: 9 months can be extended for another 9 months.
Who can apply? Anyone
Where to apply?
Application through a lawyer from Panama
Once granted, this remote worker short-term visa is valid for 9 months and can be extended for the same period. It will also allow the individual to work remotely within Panama without the need for additional paperwork or obtaining a permit from another state entity. The process takes 40 business days after the file is submitted.
SOUTH AMERICA
Argentina
Argentina introduced a new digital nomad visa in May 2022. The digital nomad visa is a type of permit that allows foreigners to work remotely (either for themselves or for a foreign company outside of Argentina) while enjoying the culture and beauty of Argentina.
This visa is ideal for those who are not ready to leave their jobs but want to change their daily routine because it allows them to work whenever and wherever they want if they are self-employed freelancers or employees for a foreign employer.
Applications are now being accepted, but the requirements are still unclear. The visa is valid for 180 days and can be renewed for another 180 days. Citizens of countries that do not require a tourist visa to enter Argentina may apply.
Visa Cost:
approximately $250
Income Requirements: Check list here
Visa Length: 180 days
Who can apply? Anyone
Where to apply?
Due to the requirement to make a bank deposit, the online application may take several days to complete. However, once your application has been submitted, your visa should be approved within 10-45 days.
Brazil
The National Immigration Council of the Ministry of Justice and Public Security regulated the issuance of temporary visas and residence permits so that immigrants could work for foreign employers while in Brazil, even if no formal employment was registered.
The measure was published on Monday (Jan. 24, 2022) and establishes a one-year residency period that can be extended for another year. Immigrants in Brazil can apply for residency as a Digital Nomad at the Ministry of Justice using the MigranteWeb System.
In both cases, demonstrating digital nomad conditions must include presenting a work or service contract, as well as other documents outlining labour relations with the foreign employer. It is also necessary to demonstrate that one has sufficient financial resources to live in Brazil.
Visa Cost:
Approximately $195
Income Requirements: $ 1,500 per month or $18,000 in the bank, more information here
Visa Length: 1 year can be extended for another year.
Who can apply? Anyone
Where to apply?
Brazilian embassy or consulate
After submitting your application to the Brazilian embassy or consulate, it should take between 3 to 4 weeks to be processed.
Ecuador
Ecuador launched its digital nomad visa in July 2022 to revive its economy following the pandemic. The Rentista for Remote Work visa, issued by Ecuador, allows foreigners to work remotely for up to two years.
The Ecuador digital nomad visa is valid for two years. However, you can renew it for another two years as often as you want. You can also convert it into a permanent residence. To be eligible for this option, you must adhere to Ecuador’s 90-day minimum stay requirement.
Visa Cost:
$50 for the application fee and $400 upon approval
Income Requirements: $1,300 per month
Visa Length: Up to 2 years can be renewed
Who can apply? Countries from this list
Where to apply?
An Ecuador digital nomad visa application typically takes seven working days to process. This period, however, can be extended depending on the consulate’s workload.
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