Visa Income Calculator (2026): Which Country Can You Move To?
Enter your monthly income below and see instantly which residence and digital-nomad visas you'd meet the income requirement for in 2026 — from Colombia ($1,465) to Bali ($5,000). The thresholds are the official 2026 figures; income proof rules vary, so always confirm with the consulate.
Your monthly income (USD)
Use your gross monthly income (or passive income for retiree visas).
How much income do you need to move abroad?
It depends on the country and visa type. Retiree/passive-income visas can start around $995/month (Portugal's D7), while digital-nomad visas range from about $1,465 (Colombia) to $5,000 (Indonesia's E33G). The table below lists each official 2026 threshold; type your income above to see which you clear.
| Country & visa | Type | Income required /mo | You |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇹 Portugal — D7 (passive) | Retiree / passive | $995 | — |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia — Visitante (V) Nomad | Remote | $1,465 | — |
| 🇨🇷 Costa Rica — Rentista (passive) | Retiree / passive | $2,500 | — |
| 🇪🇸 Spain — Non-Lucrative (passive) | Retiree / passive | $2,592 | — |
| 🇮🇹 Italy — Digital Nomad Visa | Remote | $2,690 | — |
| 🇨🇷 Costa Rica — Digital Nomad | Remote | $3,000 | — |
| 🇪🇸 Spain — Digital Nomad Visa | Remote | $3,280 | — |
| 🇬🇷 Greece — Digital Nomad Visa | Remote | $4,030 | — |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia — Digital Nomad Stay | Remote | $4,170 | — |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal — D8 Digital Nomad | Remote | $4,240 | — |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico — Temporary Resident | Remote / income | $4,400 | — |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia (Bali) — E33G | Remote | $5,000 | — |
Which visa has the lowest income requirement?
Portugal's D7, for people with passive income — about $995/month in 2026 (tied to the Portuguese minimum wage). Among active digital-nomad visas, Colombia is lowest at roughly $1,465/month, then Italy (~$2,690). The highest is Indonesia's Bali E33G at $5,000/month.
Do family members increase the income you need?
Yes. Almost every visa adds a surcharge for dependents — commonly around +25–75% of the base for a spouse and a smaller amount per child. The exact uplift varies by country, so confirm the family figures with the consulate before you file.
Does passive income count, or only a salary?
It depends on the visa. Retiree and passive-income visas (Portugal's D7, Spain's Non-Lucrative, Costa Rica's Rentista) are built for pensions, dividends and rental income. Digital-nomad visas generally require active remote income from clients or an employer based outside the country.
Want the full picture?
Income is only half the story — what matters is the income bar relative to the cost of living. See our Expat Affordability Index, which ranks these countries by how proportionate each visa is, or dig into the Portugal visa guide and the Portugal vs Spain vs Mexico comparison.
Sources
- Official thresholds: Portugal vistos.mne.gov.pt · Spain BOE · Costa Rica visitcostarica.com · Thailand MFA.
- Full methodology and per-country sourcing in our Expat Affordability Index 2026.