Visas & Legal · 5 min read · June 2026
The Easiest Visa Process for Remote Workers, by Country
Tbilisi is the simplest visa situation for remote workers: most nationalities enter visa-free for up to 365 days with zero application required. Colombia is a close second — US, EU, and UK citizens enter visa-free for 90 days extendable to 180 days. For formal digital nomad visas, Colombia's V-Visa ($55) and Greece's DN Visa (€75) have the most straightforward application processes. Here is how the major programs compare when you factor in the actual effort.
Ranked by application ease
This ranking weighs income requirements, application complexity, processing time, and overall friction. "Easy" means: you have the income, you gather the documents, you apply, and it works within a month.
- 1. Georgia — zero application. Enter and stay up to 365 days. Most passports. No income requirement. Genuinely the easiest.
- 2. Colombia V-Visa — $55 fee. Apply online. Processing: 2–4 weeks. Income requirement: ~$750/month (very accessible). 2-year stay.
- 3. Greece Digital Nomad Visa — €75 fee. Apply at Greek consulate. Processing: 3–4 weeks. Income requirement: €3,500/month. Reasonable for established remote workers.
- 4. Croatia Digital Nomad Residence Permit — €80 fee. Apply in-country or at Croatian consulate. Processing: 2–4 weeks. Income requirement: €2,300/month.
- 5. Portugal D8 Visa — €180 fee. Apply in Portugal or at Portuguese consulate. Processing: 4–8 weeks (currently). Income requirement: €3,040/month. Worth it for EU residency pathway.
- 6. Spain Digital Nomad Visa — €120 fee. Apply in Spain. More complex documentation. Processing: 4–8 weeks. Income: €2,646/month.
The documents you'll need for any of these
Start collecting these before you need them — apostilles and official translations take weeks in many countries.
- Proof of income — 3–6 months of bank statements showing required minimum
- Health insurance — minimum €30,000 emergency coverage; Safetywing, Genki, and True Traveller are commonly used by nomads
- Criminal background check — apostilled from your home country; allow 3–6 weeks
- Proof of accommodation — rental contract or confirmed hotel for first 30 days
- Passport valid 6+ months beyond intended stay