Best digital nomad visas for US citizens
US citizens are eligible for nearly every digital nomad visa worldwide. The Netherlands DAFT visa is exclusive to US citizens. Key constraint: US taxes citizens on worldwide income (use FEIE up to $126,500/yr in 2026).
US passport188 visa-free destinations14 relevant DNVs
Portugal D8 Digital Nomad Visa
12 months · ~60 days processing
digital nomad€3,480/mo↻ RenewableFamilyPortugal D7 Passive Income Visa
24 months · ~75 days processing
passive income€870/mo↻ RenewableFamilySpain Digital Nomad Visa
12 months · ~30 days processing
digital nomad€2,762/mo↻ RenewableFamilyItaly Digital Nomad Visa
12 months · ~90 days processing
digital nomad€2,450/mo↻ RenewableFamilyGreece Digital Nomad Visa
12 months · ~30 days processing
digital nomad€3,500/mo↻ RenewableFamilyCroatia Digital Nomad Visa
12 months · ~30 days processing
digital nomad€2,540/moFamilyMexico Temporary Resident Visa
12 months · ~30 days processing
passive income€2,900/mo↻ RenewableFamilyThailand DTV (Destination Thailand Visa)
60 months · ~21 days processing
digital nomadNo income↻ RenewableFamilyUAE / Dubai Remote Work Visa
12 months · ~21 days processing
digital nomad€2,900/mo↻ RenewableFamilyColombia Digital Nomad Visa
24 months · ~30 days processing
digital nomad€900/mo↻ RenewableFamilyCosta Rica Rentista Visa
24 months · ~90 days processing
passive income€2,400/mo↻ RenewableFamilyBarbados Welcome Stamp
12 months · ~14 days processing
digital nomad€4,200/mo↻ RenewableFamilyMalaysia DE Rantau Nomad Pass
12 months · ~30 days processing
digital nomad€2,000/mo↻ RenewableFamilyJapan Digital Nomad Visa
6 months · ~30 days processing
digital nomad€5,500/moFamily
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