Digital nomad visas in Latin America & the Caribbean, compared
11 programs from Mexico to Argentina and across the Caribbean, sorted by the minimum income on their official government page. Programs whose income is a formula or isn't published are listed last.
| # | Program | Min. income | Stay | Family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EcuadorTemporary Residence Visa – Remote Work | ≈ $1,446/mo$1,446 / month | Up to 2 years | Yes | gob.ec ↗Checked Oct 19, 2026 |
| 2 | BrazilDigital Nomad Visa | ≈ $1,500/mo$1,500 / month | — | Not confirmed | gov.br ↗Checked Oct 19, 2026 |
| 3 | ColombiaDigital Nomad Visa | ≈ $1,655/mo5,252,715 COP / month | Up to 2 years | Yes | cancilleria.gov.co ↗Checked Oct 19, 2026 |
| 4 | Costa RicaDigital Nomad Visa | ≈ $3,000/mo$3,000 / month | 1 year | Yes | racsa.go.cr ↗Checked Oct 18, 2026 |
| 5 | PanamaShort Stay Remote Worker Visa | ≈ $3,000/mo$36,000 / year | 9 months | Not confirmed | migracion.gob.pa ↗Checked Oct 15, 2026 |
| 6 | BarbadosWelcome Stamp | ≈ $4,167/mo$50,000 / year | Up to 12 months | Yes | barbadoswelcomestamp.bb ↗Checked Oct 19, 2026 |
| 7 | ArgentinaDigital Nomad Transitory Residence | — pending verification | 180 days | Not confirmed | argentina.gob.ar ↗Checked Oct 16, 2026 |
| 8 | MexicoTemporary Resident Visa | See rule | Up to 4 years | Not confirmed | consulmex.sre.gob.mx ↗Checked Oct 15, 2026 |
| 9 | UruguayDigital Nomad Permit | — pending verification | 180 days | Not confirmed | uruguayxxi.gub.uy ↗Checked Oct 15, 2026 |
| 10 | BahamasBEATS · Partly verified | — pending verification | 12 months | Yes | bahamasbeats.com ↗Checked Oct 18, 2026 |
| 11 | Curaçao@HOME in Curaçao · Partly verified | — pending verification | 6 months | Yes | athomeincuracao.com ↗Checked Oct 18, 2026 |
USD figures are approximate (FX Oct 19, 2026). The official currency figure is what the authority applies.
Not open for applications (3)
These programs are widely reported but an official source shows they are not taking applications. We don't rank them.
- El Salvador
- No nomad visa. Checked Oct 19, 2026 on migracion.gob.sv ↗
- Peru
- Not open yet. Checked Oct 19, 2026 on gob.pe ↗
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Closed to new applicants. Checked Oct 15, 2026 on ab.gov.ag ↗
Quick answers
Which Latin American digital nomad visa has the lowest income requirement?
Among the programs in Latin America and the Caribbean we've verified with a fixed figure, the lowest are Ecuador Temporary Residence Visa – Remote Work (about $1,446/month; official rule: USD 1,446 per month: 3× Ecuador's 2026 Unified Basic Salary (SBU USD 482) for each of the 3 months before applying, or USD 17,352 a year (36 SBU)), Brazil Digital Nomad Visa (about $1,500/month; official rule: USD 1,500 per month from a foreign employer, or USD 18,000 in available funds), Colombia Digital Nomad Visa (about $1,655/month; official rule: COP 5,252,715 per month: 3× Colombia's 2026 legal monthly minimum wage (SMMLV COP 1,750,905), shown in bank statements for the last 3 months). USD amounts are approximate, at exchange rates of Oct 19, 2026.
Which digital nomad visas in Latin America and the Caribbean let you bring your family?
Official sources confirm family members can be included for Ecuador Temporary Residence Visa – Remote Work, Colombia Digital Nomad Visa, Costa Rica Digital Nomad Visa, Barbados Welcome Stamp, Bahamas BEATS, Curaçao @HOME in Curaçao.
Which one lets you stay the longest?
Mexico Temporary Resident Visa (More than 180 days up to 4 years; consulmex.sre.gob.mx, checked Oct 15, 2026) allows the longest stay stated on the official source among the programs we've verified. Whether that is one grant or includes renewals differs by program, so check each program page.
Which Caribbean islands have a remote-work visa?
We track 3 Caribbean programs: Barbados Welcome Stamp (verified), Bahamas BEATS (partly verified), Curaçao @HOME in Curaçao (partly verified).
Which countries are not open for digital nomads yet?
El Salvador: no nomad visa (checked Oct 19, 2026 on migracion.gob.sv); Peru: not open yet (checked Oct 19, 2026 on gob.pe); Antigua and Barbuda: closed to new applicants (checked Oct 15, 2026 on ab.gov.ag). Some guides still describe these as open; we only list what official sources confirm.