EU Digital Nomad Income Thresholds 2026

Minimum gross yearly income of EUR 42,000 for the main applicant.

Proof period: Guaranteed income source for at least 5 cumulative months from the application date, reviewed case by case.

Filing caveat: Work for Malta-based companies or individuals, directly or indirectly, is ineligible. Final proof also depends on qualifying accommodation and prepaid health insurance.

At least 3x the income threshold for exemption from participation in health expenditure; the ministry example is EUR 24,789/year for a worker without spouse or children.

Proof period: Annual lawful income proof plus at least 6 months of proven digital nomad or remote-worker experience.

Filing caveat: The route is for highly qualified remote work. Passive income is not enough, and consular checklists vary on accommodation, insurance, and employer/client declarations.

Main applicant must show 200% of Spain SMI per month. The 2026 SMI is EUR 1,221/month in 14 payments, so the main-applicant monthly screen is EUR 2,442.

Proof period: Current financial means, at least 3 months of prior work/client relationship, and proof that the foreign company has been active for at least 1 year.

Filing caveat: SMI changes annually and some consulates annualize the calculation differently. Recheck the competent consulate or UGE method before filing.

Average monthly income in the last 3 months must be at least 4x the Portuguese monthly minimum guaranteed remuneration. The 2026 mainland wage is EUR 920/month.

Proof period: Average monthly income earned during the last 3 months, supported by remote-work contracts and financial records.

Filing caveat: Accommodation proof and fiscal-residence evidence are common refusal points. Do not rely on savings alone when the checklist asks for recent remote-work income.

At least 2.5 average monthly net salaries paid for the previous year; the current MUP amount is EUR 3,622.50/month.

Proof period: Regular income to the monthly amount, payslips for at least 6 months, or available funds for the intended stay.

Filing caveat: No work or services for Croatian employers or clients. Visa-required applicants must use the correct mission and D-visa path after approval.

Minimum threshold is EUR 4,500 net per month, with official FAQ framing sufficient funds as EUR 150/day.

Proof period: Sufficient legal income during the 6 months before application, reviewed on the evidence submitted.

Filing caveat: e-Residency is not residence. Clients must be mostly outside Estonia, and applications must use official embassy, PBGB, or VFS channels.

Digital Nomad Program screen uses at least 1.5x the average gross annual salary. Current app screen uses CZK 69,248/month, rounded to about EUR 2,800/month.

Proof period: Income, contract, business, funds, and trade-license evidence depend on whether the file is DNP fast track or Zivno/business visa.

Filing caveat: Czechia is not a classic universal digital-nomad visa. Do not use Zivno as a disguise for ordinary foreign employment without a real business basis.

At least 3x Romania average gross monthly salary. Current app estimate uses RON 27,816/month from 3 x the February 2026 INSSE gross salary of RON 9,272.

Proof period: Income from the qualifying foreign activity for each of the 6 months before visa application and for the entire visa period.

Filing caveat: Own-company cases require the foreign company to be at least 3 years old. Tax certificates, criminal records, apostilles/legalization, Romanian translations, and in-person consular appearance are key risks.

Main applicant must show at least EUR 3,500/month after taxes.

Proof period: Recent monthly income or resources proving the after-tax amount, normally supported by bank, contract, or payroll evidence.

Filing caveat: The route does not allow work for a Greek employer or Greek freelance clients. Residence-permit conversion timing after entry must be planned.