Digital nomad visas for Chinese citizens (2026)

Chinese passport holders can apply for 36 of 42 digital nomad visas we track. 14 of them can be visited without a visa first.

Country	Income ≈ US$ / month	Visit first	Length of stay
Ecuador	US$1,446	e-Visa	Up to 2 years
Brazil	US$1,500	Visa required	Up to 1 year
Mauritius	US$1,500	Visa-free	More than 6 months, up to 1 year
Namibia	US$2,000	Visa required	6 months
Sri Lanka	US$2,000	Visa on arrival	1 year
Italy	US$2,311	Visa required	Visa then 1-year residence permit
Spain	US$2,732	Visa required	Visa up to 1 year; in-country residence permit up to 3 years
Costa Rica	US$3,000	Visa required	One year
Malaysia	US$3,000	Visa-free	Initial pass 3 to 12 months
Panama	US$3,000	Visa required	9 months
South Korea	US$3,256	e-Visa	1 year per stay; visa valid 1 year, multiple entry
South Africa	US$3,287	e-Visa	More than 3 months, up to 3 years
Hungary	US$3,356	Visa required	Up to 1 year
United Arab Emirates	US$3,500	Visa-free	1 year
Malta	US$3,915	Visa required	1 year
Cyprus	US$3,915	Visa required	1 year
Greece	US$3,915	Visa required	Visa up to 12 months
Mexico	US$4,049	Visa required	Residence card valid for 1 year at first
Croatia	US$4,052	Visa required	Up to 18 months
Portugal	US$4,117	Visa required	Temporary stay visa up to 1 year, or residence visa leading to a residence permit
Antigua and Barbuda	US$4,167	Visa-free	Up to 2 years
Barbados	US$4,167	Visa-free	12 months
Dominica	US$4,167	Visa-free	Up to 18 months from arrival
Latvia	US$4,713	Visa required	1 year
Indonesia	US$5,000	Visa on arrival	Up to 1 year
Estonia	US$5,034	Visa required	Up to 1 year (D visa); up to 90 days (C visa)
Romania	US$5,785	Visa required	Visa 90 days, then residence permit of 6 months
Belize	US$6,250	Visa required	Up to 180 days
Albania	no fixed amount	Visa-free	1 year (first permit)
Bahamas	no fixed amount	Visa-free	12 months
Georgia	no fixed amount	Visa-free	Visa valid 5 years, multiple entry, stays of up to 1 year
Kenya	no fixed amount	eTA required	1 or 2 years
Montenegro	no fixed amount	Visa required	Up to 2 years
Seychelles	no fixed amount	Visa-free	Up to 1 year (archived page: 30 days to 1 year)
Thailand	US$14,903 savings	Visa-free	Visa valid 5 years; up to 180 days per entry
Uruguay	no fixed amount	Visa required	Up to 180 days

Not open to Chinese citizens

Argentina: Only nationals of countries that do not need a visa to enter Argentina as tourists may apply.
Cape Verde: Open to citizens of European countries, North America, the Portuguese-speaking community (CPLP) and ECOWAS.
Colombia: Only nationals of countries whose citizens are exempt from Colombia's short-stay visitor visa may apply.
Japan: Only nationals of countries/regions on Japan's list (visa-exempt and covered by a tax treaty).
Taiwan: Only nationals of countries that have visa-free entry to Taiwan.
Turkey: Only citizens of the countries listed on the official GoTürkiye digital nomad platform.

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Frequently asked questions

Which digital nomad visas can Chinese citizens get?

Chinese citizens can apply for 36 of the 42 digital nomad visas we track. The lowest income requirements are in Ecuador (US$1,446 a month), Brazil (US$1,500 a month), Mauritius (US$1,500 a month).

Can Chinese citizens visit before applying?

14 of those 36 countries let Chinese passport holders visit without a visa arranged in advance, so you can try the country before you apply.

Which digital nomad visas are not open to Chinese citizens?

Argentina, Cape Verde, Colombia, Japan, Taiwan, Turkey. Some programmes only accept certain nationalities, and EU programmes are not needed by EU citizens.