The rise in the number of remote workers worldwide has caused many countries to launch digital nomad visas to meet demand, so that people can legally work online from different locations for a specific amount of time.
Spain launched its own digital nomad visa in January 2023, and since then has been attracting more and more foreigners who want to come and live and work here.
In February 2026, the Spanish government announced a minimum wage increase which directly affects the income requirement for the Digital Nomad Visa in 2026 – raising it to €2,849 per month.
So how does this compare to the amount needed for other nomad visas worldwide?
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Iceland
Iceland has one of the most expensive digital nomad visas on the entire planet. To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate a stable monthly income of ISK 1,000,000. This is currently equivalent to approximately €6,896 per month.
Japan
Japan launched its nomad visa in March 2024 and it's already very popular. You need to show that you make at least 10 million Japanese Yen or €54,960 per year. This is equivalent to €4,580 per month. It's worth keeping in mind it's mainly for jobs such as artists, writers, photographers etc.
UAE
The United Arab Emirates also offers a nomad visa. For this you need a minimum monthly income of $3,500 for employees or $5,000 for business owners. This is equivalent to approximately €2,952 per month for employees and €4,218 for business owners.
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Barbados
For Barbados' Digital Nomad ‘Welcome Stamp’ there is a minimum income threshold of $50,000 per year for visa applicants or $4,166.66 per month. This equals around €3,515 per month.
Antigua and Barbuda
Another Caribbean nation, Antigua and Barbuda also requires the same at $50,000 USD per year. This is equivalent to around €3,515 per month.
Greece
If you want to move to Greece and work remotely you’ll have to earn €3,500 per month after tax deductions.
Cyprus
For Cyprus you also need to prove you have €3,500 after the deduction of taxes.
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Malta
The minimum income for a Malta Digital Nomad Visa is €42,000 per year, which is €3,500 per month before taxes.
Estonia
Estonia’s income requirement is €4,500 per month.
Portugal
For Portugal’s Remote Work Visa, you must prove that your monthly income exceeds €3,680, along with at least €12,880 in savings if you're applying with a partner.
Costa Rica
Applicants who want to work remotely from Costa Rica must show proof of a stable net income of at least $3,000 USD per month or approximately €2,530 per month. For a family it's $5,000 per month.
Hungary
For Hungary you need a monthly income of at least €3,000 for the last six months.
Croatia
Proof of remote income of at least €3,295 per month is needed.
Mexico
If you want to work from Mexico, you’ll need to prove you earn more than $1,620 USD or approximately €1,366 per month.
Italy
Italy’s minimum income requirement is €28,000 for the year or €2,333.33 per month.
Brazil
To live and work remotely in Brazil you provide three months of bank statements proving a monthly income of at least $1,500 or a bank balance of $18,000. This equals €1,265 approximately per month or €15,186 in your bank account.
Cape Verde
To work from the African nation of Cape Verde, you’ll need to prove a monthly bank balance of €1,500 or $1778 USD.
Mauritius
For Mauritius you'll also need a monthly income of $1500 USD or approximately €1,265.
Thailand
No income requirement, but you need to show savings of THB 500,000 or approximately €13,559 for the last three months to support yourself.
Colombia
To work from Colombia you’ll need a minimum income 3 times the minimum wage, which for 2026 could possibly be 1.75 million pesos, if the hike goes ahead. This is approximately €1,178.80 per month.
Conclusion - is Spain's digital nomad visa more or less attainable financially speaking?
Spain falls almost exactly in the middle of the amount of income needed for digital nomad visas around the world. This makes it neither very expensive or very cheap. In fact there are at least seven different European countries which have income requirements more than Spain, even if some of them have a lower cost of living.
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