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Find your freelance visa.

Pick your passport. See every country that lets you live there and work for yourself. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.

Your passport

We convert at European Central Bank rates from 9 Oct 2026, so treat a close result as a maybe.

Countries

Every freelance visa country.

31 countries in our list let you live there and work for yourself. Each page shows what you need to show, the money, the stay and the cost. Or compare them all in one table.

The basics

How a freelance visa works.

A freelance visa lets you live in a country and run your own work there, as a freelancer or sole trader. Many countries call it a self-employment permit.

  • 14 of the 31 ask for a business plan or proof of clients, such as contracts or letters of intent.
  • You need money to live on. 12 of the 31 set a figure for income or savings; the rest check it case by case.
  • Many ask for a trade licence or registration, health insurance and a home address.
  • The permit covers your own work. A job for an employer usually needs separate permission.
  • 31 of the 31 can be renewed if your work keeps going.
  • Each country has its own tax rules for the self-employed. Check them before you go.

FAQ

Common questions.

What is a freelance visa?

A residence permit that lets you live in a country and work for yourself there, as a freelancer, self-employed person or sole trader. Many countries call it a self-employment permit.

Which countries offer a freelance visa?

31 in our list: Albania, Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey and United Arab Emirates.

How is it different from a digital nomad visa?

A digital nomad visa is for work that comes from outside the country, and most do not let you take local clients. A freelance visa is for running your own work in the country, so it usually asks for more: a business plan, proof of clients or a trade licence.

How much money do I need?

It depends on the country. 12 of the 31 countries in our list set a figure for income or savings. The rest ask for enough money to live on, checked case by case. Each country page shows the rule.

Which freelance visa lets you stay the longest?

In our list, Estonia and the United Arab Emirates give up to 5 years at first. Many can be renewed. Each country page shows the rule.

Can every passport apply?

Most of these visas are open to any passport. In the EU, citizens of the EU, the EEA and Switzerland do not need one, as they can already live and work there.

How do I apply?

Click Apply next to the country. It opens the official government page. Some countries want you to apply at their embassy or consulate first, others once you are in the country.

Is this an official list?

No. We read each country's official government page and link to it. Rules and amounts change, so check the official page before you apply.

Sources

Every fact comes from the host country's official government page. Each country page links to its source. Exchange rates come from the European Central Bank.

General information, not legal advice. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.

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