If you’ve ever dreamed of living and working in a beautiful foreign country, your chance might just be here! Several countries are now offering Digital Nomad Visas to Indian passport holders, allowing them to stay, work remotely, and experience a new culture.
What is a Digital Nomad Visa?
A Digital Nomad Visa allows remote workers, freelancers, and self-employed professionals to live and work in another country legally. While each country has different requirements, most of them ask for proof of employment, a steady income, health insurance, and accommodation details.
Top Countries Offering Digital Nomad Visas to Indians
1. Croatia
- Stay Duration: 6 months to 1 year
- Requirements:
- Valid passport
- Employment proof (salaried, freelance, or self-employed)
- Minimum monthly income of ₹2,59,580
- Lease agreement for accommodation in Croatia
- Temporary Croatian address registration within 30 days of approval
2. Germany (Freelance Visa)
- Germany does not offer a Digital Nomad Visa, but freelancers can apply for a Freelance Visa.
- Eligibility:
- Must be in a creative, medical, advisory, teaching, or technical profession
- Proof of one year’s income (approx. ₹1,15,772 per month)
- All documents must be translated into German
- Application must be submitted at the German Embassy
3. Greece
- Eligibility Requirements:
- Employment contract or proof of independent work with a company outside Greece
- Minimum income of ₹3,16,106 per month
- Proof of residence in Greece
- Health insurance
- Cover letter
- Medical certificate & police clearance from the Ministry of External Affairs (New Delhi)
- Confirmed return flight ticket
4. Indonesia (E33G Visa)
- Stay Duration: Up to 1 year
- Requirements:
- Minimum bank balance of ₹1,73,061
- Annual income proof of at least ₹51,91,830
- Proof of funds & employment details
5. Italy
- Stay Duration: 1 year
- Requirements:
- Valid passport & two recent passport-size photos
- Completed visa application form
- Minimum annual income of ₹22,39,686
- Health insurance covering Italy
- Proof of accommodation
- At least 6 months of prior work experience as a remote worker
- Appointment at the Italian Consulate in New Delhi, Mumbai, or Kolkata
6. Thailand (Destination Thailand Visa – DTV)
- Stay Duration: Up to 180 days per entry (extendable for another 180 days)
- Visa Validity: 5 years (Multiple-entry)
- Requirements:
- Must be at least 20 years old
- Bank balance of at least 500,000 Thai Baht (₹12,75,229)
- Proof of employment
- Visa extension fee of 10,000 Thai Baht (₹25,504) per year
Other Countries Offering Digital Nomad Visas to Indians
Apart from the above, you can also apply for a Digital Nomad Visa in:
- Romania
- Malta
- Estonia
- New Zealand
- Costa Rica
- Seychelles
- Spain
- Bahamas
- Portugal
If you’re a remote worker looking for a change of scenery, these visa programs are a fantastic opportunity to work from paradise while exploring a new culture! 🌍✈️
