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 minimum amount for exemption from participation in Italian healthcare costs. Official MAECI consular pages checked on 2026-05-15 do not all publish the same euro equivalent, so this tracker keeps the formula first and treats the euro figure as consulate-specific.

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 the competent consulate should confirm the live euro equivalent, accommodation format, insurance expectations, and employer/client declarations before filing.

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.

Main applicant must show at least EUR 3,500/month after taxes. The official route uses a visa stage first and can continue with a residence-permit stage in Greece.

Proof period: Stable after-tax resources shown through contracts, employer certificates, payroll records, bank statements, or comparable remote-work evidence.

Filing caveat: No work for a Greek employer or Greek freelance clients. Net-vs-gross confusion, short fixed-term contracts, weak permit-stage housing or insurance planning, and unverified fee assumptions are common risks. Recheck the competent filing post before paying.

Main applicant must prove stable and sufficient monthly net income of at least EUR 3,500 after the deduction of contributions and taxes.

Proof period: Proof of salary payment showing net income plus detailed bank statements of the last 6 months. If net income is not explicit, the official document pack says an affirmation may be required.

Filing caveat: File within 3 months of arrival through the Migration Department in Nicosia, with officially translated and duly certified documents. No Cyprus employer or Cyprus-client work is allowed under the digital nomad route.

At least 2.5 average monthly net salaries paid for the previous year. MUP currently publishes EUR 3,622.50/month, EUR 43,470 for 12 months, and EUR 65,205 for 18 months.

Proof period: Regular income at 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 cannot file in person at the police station inside Croatia and must use the diplomatic-mission / 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.