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United States passport Digital nomad visas for American citizens (2026)
American passport holders can apply for 42 of 42 digital nomad visas we track. 42 of them can be visited without a visa first.
| Country | Income ≈ US$ / month | Visit first | Length of stay |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ecuador | US$1,446 | Visa-free | Up to 2 years |
 Brazil | US$1,500 | Visa-free | Up to 1 year |
 Mauritius | US$1,500 | Visa-free | More than 6 months, up to 1 year |
 Colombia | US$1,603 | Visa-free | Up to 2 years |
 Taiwan | US$1,667 | Visa-free | 6-month multiple-entry visitor visa, 6-month stay |
 Namibia | US$2,000 | Visa-free | 6 months |
 Sri Lanka | US$2,000 | Visa on arrival | 1 year |
 Italy | US$2,311 | Visa-free | Visa then 1-year residence permit |
 Spain | US$2,732 | Visa-free | Visa up to 1 year; in-country residence permit up to 3 years |
 Costa Rica | US$3,000 | Visa-free | One year |
 Malaysia | US$3,000 | Visa-free | Initial pass 3 to 12 months |
 Panama | US$3,000 | Visa-free | 9 months |
 Turkey | US$3,000 | Visa-free | Not stated on official pages |
 South Korea | US$3,256 | Visa-free | 1 year per stay; visa valid 1 year, multiple entry |
 South Africa | US$3,287 | Visa-free | More than 3 months, up to 3 years |
 Hungary | US$3,356 | Visa-free | Up to 1 year |
 United Arab Emirates | US$3,500 | Visa-free | 1 year |
 Malta | US$3,915 | Visa-free | 1 year |
 Cyprus | US$3,915 | Visa-free | 1 year |
 Greece | US$3,915 | Visa-free | Visa up to 12 months |
 Mexico | US$4,049 | Visa-free | Residence card valid for 1 year at first |
 Croatia | US$4,052 | Visa-free | Up to 18 months |
 Portugal | US$4,117 | Visa-free | 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-free | 1 year |
 Indonesia | US$5,000 | Visa on arrival | Up to 1 year |
 Estonia | US$5,034 | Visa-free | Up to 1 year (D visa); up to 90 days (C visa) |
 Japan | US$5,256 | Visa-free | 6 months |
 Romania | US$5,785 | Visa-free | Visa 90 days, then residence permit of 6 months |
 Belize | US$6,250 | Visa-free | Up to 180 days |
 Albania | no fixed amount | Visa-free | 1 year (first permit) |
 Argentina | no fixed amount | Visa-free | Up to 180 days |
 Bahamas | no fixed amount | Visa-free | 12 months |
 Cape Verde | US$1,678 savings | Visa-free | 6 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-free | 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-free | Up to 180 days |
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Which digital nomad visas can American citizens get?
American citizens can apply for 42 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 American citizens visit before applying?
42 of those 42 countries let American passport holders visit without a visa arranged in advance, so you can try the country before you apply.
See also where the United States passport can travel visa-free and visa requirements for visiting United States.