Best Digital Nomad Visas for Families

As you embrace the digital nomad lifestyle, one major concern is how to bring your family along to a foreign country. Securing digital nomad visas for spouses and children can be challenging due to confusing government guidelines.

Picture this: you’re ready to embrace the freedom of the digital nomad lifestyle powered by your remote job, but there’s just one hurdle—navigating the complexities of securing a visa that also welcomes your family.

For families on the move, juggling unclear requirements, minimum income thresholds, and lengthy government processes can make the dream of exploring new destinations feel unattainable.

With Deel’s expertise in global immigration, you no longer have to face these challenges alone. Our immigration solutions are designed to simplify visa applications, guide you through every step, and ensure you and your loved ones can transition effortlessly into a new chapter of life abroad.

Imagine working from scenic Portugal or vibrant Japan with your family by your side and a seamless visa process behind you. Let’s take a closer look at six top digital nomad visas that could be the key to opening these doors for your family.

1. Digital nomad visa in Portugal

Validity: One year, renewable

Cost: USD 250 + expenses + government fees per process

In Portugal, you can apply for a passive income visa for remote workers if you have been working remotely for at least a year. It allows you to bring family members, including:

• A legally recognized partner
• Legally recognized minor children
• Dependent parents and siblings

To qualify, your monthly income must be four times Portugal’s minimum wage, (EUR 3,040 or USD 3,278), with an additional EUR 400 (USD 432) per adult and EUR 230 (USD 248) per child.

You also need health insurance with coverage in Portugal and proof of accommodation.

2. Digital nomad visa (visa v nómadas digitales) in Colombia

Validity: Two years, renewable

Cost:

• Visa fee: USD 277
• ID card: USD 67
• Documentation fees: USD 250 + expenses + government fees per process

Colombia’s digital nomad visa is relatively new and not yet available at all consulates. It allows you to bring family members, including:

• Your spouse
• Children under 25
• Financially dependent children over 25 with a recognized disability

To qualify, your monthly income must be at least three times Colombia’s minimum wage, about USD 1,220. You must also have private health insurance in Colombia.

3. Digital nomad visa (aka remote visa) in Spain

Validity: One year for consulate applications and 3 years for in-country applications, renewable

Cost:

• Government fees: EUR 200 per person (approx. USD 216)
• Documentation fees: USD 250 + expenses + government fees per process

Digital nomads can obtain a residence visa in Spain by proving independent income from outside the country. Currently, only in-country applications are available for this visa, and candidates must be regular visitors to Spain.

When moving to Spain under this visa, you can bring:

• Your spouse
• Underage children
• Financially dependent adult children
• Parents in your care

The minimum financial requirement is 200% of Spain’s minimum wage (EUR 2,400 or USD 2,587), plus EUR 900 (USD 970) for the first family member and EUR 300 (USD 324) for each additional one. You need health insurance as well.

If self-employed, you can work with clients in Spain as long as it doesn’t exceed 20% of your total work.

4. Digital nomad visa in Greece

Validity: One year, renewable. Permanent residency available after five years of legal residency.

Cost:

• Visa fee: EUR 75 (approx. USD 81) + EUR 150 (approx. USD 162) administrative fee
• Residence permit fee: EUR 1,000 (approx. USD 1078) + EUR 16 (approx. USD 18) administrative fee
• Documentation fees: USD 250 + expenses + government fees per process

Greece’s digital nomad visa is open to non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. You can bring your legal partner and children under 18.

The minimum income requirement is EUR 3,500 (approx. USD 3,773) after taxes, increasing to EUR 4,200 (USD 4,528) for a spouse and EUR 4,830 (USD 5,207) for a spouse and child.

You’ll also need insurance costing around EUR 119 (USD 129), plus proof of accommodation, travel insurance, and a medical certificate.

5. Digital nomad visa in Italy

Validity: One year, renewable

Cost:

• Government fees: EUR 250 (approx. USD 270 USD)
• Documentation fees: USD 250 + expenses + government fees per process

In Italy, non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens can apply for a digital nomad visa and sponsor a legally recognized spouse or child under 18.

You’ll need to show proof of accommodation and insurance coverage of EUR 30,000 (approx. USD 32,334) for at least one year.

Additionally, your past and current income should be three times the healthcare contribution exemption threshold, which is EUR 2,300 per month (approx. USD 2,480).

6. Digital nomad visa in Japan

Validity: Six months, non-renewable

Cost:

• Government fees: USD 45
• Documentation fees: USD 250 + expenses + government fees per process

Japan welcomes you to bring your spouse and legal and unmarried children under 19, if you can prove family ties. But they need to be nationals of visa-exempt countries.

To qualify, you must demonstrate an annual income of at least JPY 10 million (approx. USD 66,902) and have health insurance covering at least JPY 10 million.

Explore the world together: Secure your family’s digital nomad visa with Deel

Your family should be part of your exciting digital nomad journey, and it’s all possible with Deel.

With Deel Immigration now supporting digital nomad visas in 9+ countries, you can turn your dreams of working from bustling Tokyo or the sunny coasts of Spain into a reality.

We support digital nomad visas in Portugal, Spain, Greece, Canada, Japan, Argentina, Colombia, Italy and the UAE. Additionally, we offer options for permanent residency, including the R Visa in Colombia, EB-1A and EB-2 NIW in the US.

Use Deel Immigration to save hours on research, overcome language barriers, and minimize the risk of application rejection. We handle every step of the visa process—from preparing your application to organizing consulate appointments—so you can focus on your projects, not the paperwork.

• Get your visa faster with in-house expertise: Our in-house immigration team is available 24/7 to assist you at every step.
• Ensure approval with all the documentation you need: With in-house local knowledge and all required documents centralized on one platform, we ensure your application goes to plan.
• Eliminate ambiguity with real-time updates: Track your visa progress with live updates and notes from your dedicated case manager.

Get a visa for whatever destination is calling you next.

Get started now.