Do you work remotely and dream of moving to another country? If you know where to look, there’s a world of possibilities open up – and, depending on your citizenship, you might not even have to pay taxes.
Digital nomad visas are now available in more than 60 countries around the world, and for many remote workers, these visas are the easiest way to legally reside in a country if you meet the requirements. Most digital nomad visas offer the chance to stay for up to a year, and many visas offer the chance to extend your stay if you continue to meet income requirements and pay for your own private health insurance.
When it comes to choosing the best visa for digital nomads, finding one that also exempts you from paying taxes is your best bet. After comparing a wide range of digital nomad visas, we have identified five digital nomad visas in 2024 that stand out for their attractive combination of beautiful nature, cheap application fees and, most importantly, zero taxes: Georgia, Anguilla, Bermuda, Croatia and Costa Rica.
Anguilla
Have you always wanted to experience island life? Anguilla, a British territory in the Caribbean half a world away from Georgia, is giving digital nomad visa holders the chance to start their day with a walk on the beach before doing… nothing at all. That’s right, Anguilla has no income requirements and won’t let you pay taxes as long as you have a 12-month digital nomad visa.
All you need to provide is your passport, birth certificate and a description of the work you will be doing while in Anguilla. The only catch? You have to pay a one-time entry fee of $2000 and even more if you want to bring family members. The cost of living isn’t that cheap either. Despite the simple visa application requirements, the high fee can be a deal breaker.
Bermuda
If the cost of applying for the digital nomad visa in Anguilla doesn’t sound that attractive, Bermuda may be your favorite island, especially since it is known for its fast internet speeds.
Although it also has a high cost of living, it has one of the lowest visa application fees in the Caribbean: just $263. If you decide to renew your visa after one year, you will have to pay these fees again. Like Anguilla, Bermuda has no income requirement and you do not have to pay taxes. To gain admission to an educational institution, you only need to show a clean criminal record, a passport and proof of employment. Bermuda also offers you a nice bonus of $200 in customs fees every time you enter the country.
Croatia
Returning to Europe, Croatia offers an intriguing mix of history and culture with a lower cost of living compared to many of its European neighbors. It also became part of the Schengen Zone in early 2023, making travel to other European countries much easier.
The income requirement is € 2,500 per month or you can prove that you have € 31,000 in savings. The visa for digital nomads is valid for 12 months and you do not have to pay taxes if you earn your income from a non-Croatian company. However, once the twelve months have expired, you will have to leave the country and wait six months before you can reapply for the visa. In other words, stay for 12 months and then it might be time to apply for the digital nomad visa for a new country.
Costa Rica
Similar to Croatia, Costa Rica you do not have to pay tax on your income for 12 months if you earn it from a company outside the country. However, the income requirements are higher: $3,000 per month, and this must be earned consistently.
This may require you to set up a company from which you can pay yourself. The visa application fee is only $100 and the cost of living is slightly lower than neighboring countries in the Caribbean. The incredible biodiversity, surfing and safety in the country may make it worth it!
Georgia
Word is spreading among the digital nomad community about Georgia and it offers one of the most generous immigration policies in the world. Ninety-eight different countries can stay in Georgia for a year without a visa.
To meet the digital nomad requirements, you must prove that you earn at least $2,000 per month. Alternatively, you can prove that there is €24,000 in your bank account. If you move to Georgia, you don’t have to pay taxes for the first 180 days. After that, the top tax rate is 20% and if you receive ‘Small Business Status’ you will only be responsible for 1% tax if you earn less than €184,000 per year. Georgia’s capital, Tbisili, is a dynamic, efficient place to do business and the surrounding wine country of Signagi and mountain towns such as Kazbegi offer great places to escape into nature.
