New Digital Nomad Visas Launched 2024-2026

The digital nomad visa landscape has exploded in recent years. These are the newest programs launched between 2024 and 2026.

What You'll Learn

  • Japan (March 2024) launched one of the highest income bars of any nomad visa — 10 million JPY per year
  • Thailand's DTV (July 2024) replaced the old visa-run culture with a five-year multiple-entry route
  • Italy formalised its digital nomad visa in 2024 after years of informal acceptance
  • Slovenia (Nov 2025) and Bulgaria (Dec 2025) were the newest EU entrants
  • Kenya and Sri Lanka show the route spreading beyond Europe and Southeast Asia

Comparison of Top Options

Country Income Stay Path
🇰🇪 Kenya
$2,000 12 mo
Residency
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
$2,000 12 mo
Residency
🇮🇹 Italy
$2,550 12 mo
Residency
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
$2,700 12 mo
Residency
🇹🇷 Turkey
$3,000 12 mo
Residency
🇸🇮 Slovenia
$3,500 12 mo
Residency
🇰🇷 South Korea
$5,170 12 mo
Residency
🇯🇵 Japan
$5,500 6 mo
Residency
🇹🇭 Thailand
None 6 mo
Residency

What to Know Before You Apply

The digital nomad visa landscape has expanded rapidly since 2020, with new programs launching every few months. 2024-2026 saw significant entries from Asia (Japan, Thailand's DTV, South Korea's F-1-D) and refinements in Europe (Italy formalizing its program, Hungary and Latvia launching).

New programs often offer the best conditions as countries compete for remote worker talent and spending. However, newer programs also carry more uncertainty — application processes may change, and bureaucratic kinks take time to resolve. Early adopters should expect some friction.

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