Which visa do you need, what does it cost, how long does it take?

Spain digital nomad visa for Indians: income of EUR 2,849 a month, the EPFO certificate of coverage, the EUR 80 visa or three-year UGE authorisation, and tax

Spain's international teleworker visa lets Indian employees of foreign companies and freelancers with foreign clients live in Spain while working remotely: income of 200 per cent of the minimum wage, EUR 2,849 a month in 2026, a degree or three years' experience, three months with the employer, and no more than 20 per cent of income from Spain. The one-year visa costs EUR 80 at BLS International; the three-year authorisation is decided by the UGE in 20 working days. This guide covers income, the EPFO certificate of coverage, costs, tax and refusals.

Italy digital nomad visa for Indians: income of about EUR 28,000, the highly qualified test, the EUR 116 type D visa, the one-year permit, insurance and tax

Italy's digital nomad visa, open since April 2024, admits highly qualified remote workers and freelancers earning about EUR 28,000 a year who hold a degree or three years of experience with six months of remote work, plus health insurance, accommodation and a clean record. The type D visa costs EUR 116 at VFS Global Italy, decisions take one to three months and the residence permit is issued for a year. This guide covers the income formula, evidence, costs, tax after 183 days and refusals.

Malaysia DE Rantau Nomad Pass for Indians: USD 24,000 income, MYR 1,000 fee, 12 months renewable once and the MDEC process (2026)

Malaysia's DE Rantau Nomad Pass lets Indian remote workers, freelancers and founders live in Malaysia for 12 months, renewable once, while working for employers and clients outside the country. Digital professionals show USD 24,000 a year and a contract of at least three months, non-digital professionals USD 60,000, and the pass costs MYR 1,000 plus MYR 500 per dependant, paid to MDEC after approval in about four to eight weeks. This guide covers eligibility, documents, the Professional Visit Pass sticker, tax and refusals.

Destination Thailand Visa for Indians: the INR 30,000 five-year DTV, THB 500,000 in savings, 180 days per entry and the THB 10,000 extension (2026)

The Destination Thailand Visa gives Indian remote workers, freelancers and participants in Thai soft-power activities a five-year multiple-entry visa for INR 30,000 on thaievisa.go.th, with 180 days per entry extendable once for THB 10,000. Applicants show THB 500,000 (about INR 13.7 lakh) in savings for three months and either a contract with an employer outside Thailand or an enrolment letter from a Thai course, and spouses and children under 20 join for the same fee. This guide covers eligibility, the two tracks, tax residence and refusals.