This article compares the official application fees for digital nomad visas in 10 popular countries, with each fee converted to US dollars. Each entry also gives the processing time when the government states one. All figures were checked on October 31, 2026.
How the Fees Were Compared
The list uses fees published by each government, such as an immigration agency or a foreign ministry. Euro, baht, ringgit, and rupiah amounts use the Banque de France daily rates of October 23, 2026. The dollar figures are therefore close estimates. Costs reported only by applicants or third-party guides sit on a separate line with a label.
Entries go from the lowest confirmed total to the highest. Greece and Spain come last because their totals could not be confirmed on an official page. For the income side of each program, see the post on digital nomad visa income requirements. A wider list of programs is in countries with official digital nomad visa programs.
The 10 Countries, From Lowest to Highest Fee
1. Croatia
Croatia’s temporary stay for digital nomads has the lowest total in this list for an application filed at a police station inside Croatia. Filing at a consulate abroad costs more.
- Official fee, filed at a police station in Croatia: €46.45 for the stay, €9.29 as an administrative fee, and €31.85 for the biometric card. The total is €87.59, or about $98.
- Official fee, filed at a consulate abroad: €55.74 for the stay and €41.14 for the card, a total of €96.88 (about $108). A passport that needs a long-term D visa adds €93, which brings the total to €189.88 (about $213).
- Official processing time: The page does not state a decision deadline.
- Source: Croatian Ministry of the Interior, checked October 31, 2026.
The route that applies depends on the passport and on where the person lives when applying. Applicants should confirm both points with the ministry before paying.
Best for: remote workers who can file inside Croatia, or whose passport does not need a D visa.
2. Estonia
Estonia’s digital nomad visa has one flat fee and a stated processing time.
- Official fee: €120 for the long-stay Type D visa, or about $134.
- Official processing time: Usually up to 30 days.
- Source: Work in Estonia, checked October 31, 2026.
The same page gives the 30-day figure for all three ways to apply. These are an Estonian embassy or consulate, the Police and Border Guard Board, and a visa facilitation center. Some tourism pages still show €100 for a Type D visa, so older guides may list a lower price than the current fee.
Best for: applicants who want a single, low fee with a stated decision time.
3. Colombia
Colombia’s digital nomad visa is paid in two steps. The study fee comes first, and the issuance fee is due after approval.
- Official fee: USD 56 for the study and USD 138 for issuance, a total of USD 194.
- Official processing time: Up to 30 calendar days for the foreign ministry to decide.
- Source: Colombian foreign ministry, Resolution 3969 of 2026, checked October 31, 2026.
- Reported by third-party guides: Some guides list different amounts, such as USD 65 plus USD 178. The 2026 resolution is the figure used here.
Colombia sets these fees in dollars. A person who pays inside Colombia pays in pesos at the current rate, so the peso amount changes from week to week.
Best for: applicants who want a dollar-priced fee that is easy to budget.
4. Thailand
Thailand’s Destination Thailand Visa charges one fee for a five-year, multiple-entry visa. Each visit allows up to 180 days, and one extension of 180 days is possible in the country.
- Official fee: THB 10,000, or about $296. Over five years, that is about $59 per year.
- Official processing time: The embassy page checked does not state one, and times vary by post.
- Source: Royal Thai Embassy in Vientiane, checked October 31, 2026.
The embassy in Vientiane takes the fee in cash in baht and does not refund it. Payment rules can differ at other embassies. The visa also asks for proof of THB 500,000 in savings, which is a document requirement and sits outside the fee total.
Best for: long-stay planners who want five years of validity for one payment.
5. Portugal
Portugal’s D8 digital nomad visa has two payments in two places. The consulate charges for the visa, and AIMA charges for the residence permit after arrival.
- Official visa fee: €110, or about $123, paid at the consulate.
- Official AIMA fees: The AIMA table lists two fees for a temporary residence permit. They add up to €226.77 in the standard column and €170.08 in the reduced column.
- Total: €280.08 to €336.77, or about $313 to $377.
- Official processing time: The consulate has 60 days to decide on a resident visa application, according to the visa center guidance for Portugal. AIMA does not state a fixed time for the permit stage.
- Source: Portuguese foreign ministry visa portal and the AIMA fee table, checked October 31, 2026.
The AIMA table opened for this article carries a date of February 2024, and the amounts are updated each year. The 2026 amounts may therefore be higher, so the AIMA figures are the part of this total most worth rechecking.
Best for: applicants who plan to settle in Portugal and can budget for both stages.
6. Malaysia
Malaysia’s DE Rantau Nomad Pass charges a processing fee and a separate immigration pass fee.
- Official fee: RM1,080 for processing, which includes 8 percent SST, plus RM360 for a one-year immigration pass. The total is RM1,440, or about $353.
- Dependants: RM540 each for processing, or about $132. The FAQ does not list a separate pass fee for dependants.
- Official processing time: 6 to 8 weeks from a complete submission, and longer if MDEC asks for more documents. The pass sticker is issued within one week.
- Source: MDEC DE Rantau Pass FAQ, checked October 31, 2026.
MDEC publishes several versions of its FAQ, so the amounts are worth rechecking on the MDEC site before paying. The FAQ also lists a three-month pass at RM90 for applicants who need a shorter stay.
Best for: applicants who want a stated processing time and a pass priced by length of stay.
7. Indonesia
Indonesia’s E33G remote worker visa is a one-year visa applied for online. The visa must be used to enter Indonesia within 90 days of issue.
- Official fee: Rp 7,000,000, or about $387.
- Official processing time: Five working days after the payment is received.
- Source: Indonesian immigration e-visa portal, checked October 31, 2026.
- Reported by third-party guides: Total quotes that include a visa agent run from about $300 to $1,000.
A few guides list a different structure, such as USD 150 plus Rp 2,700,000. The portal figure of Rp 7,000,000 is used here, and the amount shown at checkout decides the final price.
Best for: applicants who want a fast decision and plan to apply without an agent.
8. Malta
Malta’s Nomad Residence Permit charges an application fee first and a card fee later.
- Official fee: €300 for the application and €100 for the residence card, a total of €400, or about $448.
- Dependants: The agency lists the €300 application fee per person.
- Official processing time: About 30 working days from the receipt of payment.
- Source: Residency Malta Agency, checked October 31, 2026.
The €300 application fee is non-refundable. Background checks start after the payment arrives, so the 30-working-day period starts at payment and can begin later than the submission date.
Best for: applicants who prefer an English-language process with a clear fee schedule.
9. Greece
Greece’s digital nomad visa has a visa fee that third-party guides report consistently. The residence permit costs could not be confirmed on an official page.
- Reported visa fee: €75 for the main applicant and €150 for each family member, or about $84 and $168. Third-party guides give these amounts and cite the Greek portal.
- Reported permit fee: Guides list amounts that range from about €150 to €1,000, so no total is given here.
- Official processing time: The official framework does not give a fixed time. Third-party guides report one to three months.
Sources disagree on the permit fee, so a total is best set only after a Greek consulate confirms the current amounts.
Best for: applicants who can confirm current amounts with a Greek consulate before they budget.
10. Spain
Spain’s digital nomad visa has no single fee. Each consulate sets the amount in local currency, and the amount can depend on the passport.
- Official fee, one example: The Spanish consulate in Mexico lists MXN 1,902 as the fee for most visa types. Some categories add MXN 231 for the initial residence authorization, which brings the total to MXN 2,133. The page does not list the nomad visa on its own line.
- Reported processing time: About 20 working days when the national unit for large companies decides. Third-party guides report one to three months at a consulate.
A dollar figure is not given for Spain because the amount changes by consulate. Applicants can find their own consulate’s fee page and convert the amount at the day’s rate.
Best for: applicants who will apply at a consulate whose fee page lists their visa type.
Fees Side by Side
| Country | Official fee | About in USD | Processing time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia | €87.59 to €189.88 | $98 to $213 | Not stated |
| Estonia | €120 | $134 | Up to 30 days |
| Colombia | USD 194 | $194 | Up to 30 calendar days |
| Thailand | THB 10,000 | $296 | Not stated |
| Portugal | €280.08 to €336.77 | $313 to $377 | 60 days for the visa |
| Malaysia | RM1,440 | $353 | 6 to 8 weeks |
| Indonesia | Rp 7,000,000 | $387 | 5 working days |
| Malta | €400 | $448 | About 30 working days |
| Greece | €75 visa fee (reported) | $84 plus permit | 1 to 3 months (reported) |
| Spain | MXN 1,902 to 2,133 (Mexico example) | Varies | 20 working days to 3 months (reported) |
What the Application Fee Does Not Cover
The government fee is only one part of the total cost. Other costs often come with an application, and they vary by country and by the applicant’s situation.
- Documents: A criminal record check, an apostille, and sworn translations all carry separate costs. The document checklist lists what most countries ask for. Guides on a police clearance certificate and on apostilled documents explain those steps.
- Insurance: Many programs ask for proof of health coverage. Prices for health insurance for digital nomads differ by age and plan.
- Agent and service fees: Visa application centers and agents often charge a service fee on top of the government fee. The government amounts in this article do not include these charges.
- Refunds: Malta and Thailand state that their fees are not refundable, and Greek guides report the same. A rejected application can therefore mean paying twice, and the post on what to do after a rejection covers the next steps.
- Renewals: Renewal fees are separate from the first application. The post on renewal and extension rules explains how they work.
A simple way to budget is to add the government fee, the document costs, and the insurance. A buffer for exchange rate changes can go on top. Fees paid in a local currency, such as the Colombian peso, can shift by several dollars between planning and payment.
Plan the Trip After the Fee
Once a fee fits the budget, the next cost is getting to the country. Search flights to your visa country on FlyBibe and filter by wifi reliability, visa rules, and cost along with ticket price. FlyBibe handles the search and booking, so the flight can be set as soon as the visa plan is clear.
Immigration and tax rules change. The fees and processing times in this article reflect information checked on October 31, 2026. The dollar figures use Banque de France rates from October 23, 2026. Please confirm current requirements with the relevant embassy, consulate, or a qualified professional before making plans. This article is general information. It is not legal or tax advice.