Countries without a digital nomad visa
Plenty of guides list these countries as having a nomad visa. The official sources don't back that up. Here's what each government actually offers, with the source and the date we checked it.
| Country | Status | What the official source says | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | No digital nomad visa | E-visa up to 90 days. New UĐ1 talent visa (from 1 Jul 2026) is for digital-technology workers, not remote workers. | evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn ↗Checked Oct 26, 2026 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Discontinued | The Nomad Digital Residence programme was discontinued on 15 November 2025, per a government notice. | ab.gov.ag ↗Checked Oct 26, 2026 |
| El Salvador | No nomad visa | The closest official categories are F8 Rentista (income from abroad) and F7 Pensionados; neither is a remote-work permit. | migracion.gob.sv ↗Checked Oct 26, 2026 |
| Peru | Not open yet | Created by Legislative Decree 1582 for remote employees of companies based outside Peru, but not granted until implementing rules and a TUPA procedure are published. | gob.pe ↗Checked Oct 26, 2026 |
| Philippines | Not open yet | Authorised by Executive Order 86 (24 April 2025), but the implementing guidelines (procedure, fees, income figure, eligible countries) are not published. | lawphil.net ↗Checked Oct 26, 2026 |
Not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the immigration authority before you travel.
Vietnam: no digital nomad visa (yet)
Vietnam has no visa for people who work remotely for foreign employers or clients. Two official sources set out what exists today.
The 90-day e-visa
The Vietnam Immigration Department says the e-visa is valid for a maximum of 90 days, single or multiple entry. You apply online at evisa.gov.vn (the portal moved there on 11 Nov 2024). It's the standard visitor route; Vietnam has no separate visa for remote workers.
Source: evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn ↗ · read Oct 26, 2026
The new UĐ1 / UĐ2 visas (from 1 July 2026)
Law 118/2025/QH15 came into force on 1 July 2026. It adds two visa types:
- UĐ1: for foreigners who are high-quality digital-technology industry workers, and others given preferential treatment by law or a National Assembly resolution.
- UĐ2: for the spouse and children under 18 of a UĐ1 holder.
Both visas run up to 5 years, and UĐ1/UĐ2 holders can get a temporary residence card for up to 10 years. This is a talent route for people Vietnam wants to attract, not a visa for remote workers paid from abroad. The article doesn't give an income figure or an application procedure.
Source: Ministry of Public Security, mps.gov.vn ↗ (article dated 17 Aug 2026) · read Oct 26, 2026
Nearby options with a real remote-work visa
In Southeast Asia, Thailand (Destination Thailand Visa), Malaysia (DE Rantau) and Indonesia (Remote Worker Visa) all have remote-work routes on official sources.
The others, one by one
Antigua and Barbuda: discontinued
Government notice says the Nomad Digital Residence programme was discontinued on 15 November 2025.
Full record · Source: ab.gov.ag ↗ · checked Oct 26, 2026
El Salvador: no nomad visa
DGME's official list of temporary residence categories (F1–F16, plus extensions F17–F31) has no digital nomad, remote-work or teleworking category as of 26 Oct 2026. The closest official categories are F8 Rentista (income from abroad) and F7 Pensionados; neither is a remote-work permit, so confirm with DGME before relying on them. Third-party sites describing a dedicated El Salvador nomad visa with a fixed income figure could not be confirmed on any official source.
Full record · Source: migracion.gob.sv ↗ · checked Oct 26, 2026
Peru: not open yet
Created by Legislative Decree 1582 for remote employees of companies based outside Peru (no Peruvian-source income). Migraciones said (Nov 2023) it would start being granted once implementing rules and a TUPA procedure are published. Re-checked 26 Oct 2026: the official notice is unchanged, and the current Migraciones TUPA (as amended by Resolución de Superintendencia 150-2025-MIGRACIONES) contains no digital nomad procedure, so treat as not yet open until confirmed.
Full record · Source: gob.pe ↗ · checked Oct 26, 2026
Philippines: not open yet
Executive Order 86 (24 April 2025) authorizes the DFA to issue Digital Nomad Visas, but the implementing guidelines (procedure, fees, income figure, list of eligible countries) had not been published, and the DFA eVisa portal (evisa.gov.ph, including its PH Visa Policy page) showed no digital nomad category on 26 Oct 2026. Per the EO: 18+, remote work for employers or clients outside the Philippines, sufficient foreign-source income, no criminal record, health insurance for the whole stay, no local employment, and only for nationals of countries that offer DNVs to Filipinos. EO text read on the lawphil mirror (officialgazette.gov.ph blocks automated access).
Full record · Source: lawphil.net ↗ · checked Oct 26, 2026
Open remote-work visas in Latin America
If you were looking at Peru, El Salvador or the Caribbean, these neighbours have open programs on official sources.
Quick answers
Does Vietnam have a digital nomad visa?
No. As of Oct 26, 2026, Vietnam has no visa for remote workers or digital nomads. Most visitors use the e-visa, which the Vietnam Immigration Department says is valid for a maximum of 90 days, single or multiple entry (evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn; applications go through evisa.gov.vn).
How long can I stay in Vietnam on an e-visa?
Up to 90 days per e-visa, single or multiple entry, per the Vietnam Immigration Department's e-visa portal (checked Oct 26, 2026).
Is Vietnam’s new UĐ1 visa a digital nomad visa?
No. From 1 July 2026, Law 118/2025/QH15 adds UĐ1 visas for high-quality digital-technology industry workers and others given preferential treatment by law or National Assembly resolution, and UĐ2 visas for their spouses and children under 18. Both run up to 5 years, with temporary residence cards up to 10 years (Ministry of Public Security, mps.gov.vn, read Oct 26, 2026). It is a talent route, not a visa for people working remotely for foreign employers.
Is the Antigua and Barbuda Nomad Digital Residence still open?
No. The Nomad Digital Residence programme was discontinued on 15 November 2025, per a government notice. (ab.gov.ag, checked Oct 26, 2026.)
Does El Salvador have a digital nomad visa?
No. The closest official categories are F8 Rentista (income from abroad) and F7 Pensionados; neither is a remote-work permit. (migracion.gob.sv, checked Oct 26, 2026.)
Does Peru have a digital nomad visa?
Not one you can apply for yet. Created by Legislative Decree 1582 for remote employees of companies based outside Peru, but not granted until implementing rules and a TUPA procedure are published. (gob.pe, checked Oct 26, 2026.)
Does Philippines have a digital nomad visa?
Not one you can apply for yet. Authorised by Executive Order 86 (24 April 2025), but the implementing guidelines (procedure, fees, income figure, eligible countries) are not published. (lawphil.net, checked Oct 26, 2026.)