Visa-free Entry
Visa-free entry for nomads
16 countries where your passport authorizes a long stay without pre-application — from 90-day Schengen to Georgia's 365-day window for 95+ nationalities.
16 countries · 68 cities tracked across them
What it is
Visa-free entry means your passport authorizes a stay without paperwork at the consulate. Allowances vary from 90 days (most of Schengen, US, Canada, UK) to 365 days (Georgia, Albania for some passports). No application required at the border beyond proof of onward travel and accommodation.
Who it’s for
Nomads doing 1–3 month rotations, testing destinations before committing, or working between visa-stamped stays. Visa-free is the lowest-friction entry; not appropriate for stays beyond the allowance, for tax-residency planning, or for opening local bank accounts.
Tradeoffs
Allowances are strict — overstays trigger fines and multi-year re-entry bans. Most visa-free entries don't grant work rights (technically — though remote work for foreign clients is generally tolerated post-2024 in most jurisdictions). You can't open bank accounts, sign long leases, or establish residency without upgrading to a residence permit. Some countries (Georgia, Albania) are uniquely friendly with 1-year windows; Schengen requires careful 90/180 day-tracking.
16 countries on this pathway
Sorted by city coverage
United States
Americas · 36 cities
ESTA (90 days for VWP) or B-1/B-2 (6 months); no DNV. Substantial Presence Test caps days.
$3,055 median/mocheapest: Erie ($1,840)Friction-heavyPoland
Europe · 6 cities
Schengen 90/180 for visa-free passports; B2B/Sole-prop residency for longer.
$1,475 median/mocheapest: Łódź ($1,370)Friction-heavyCanada
Americas · 4 cities
eTA / Visitor Record (6 months); no DNV but Tech Talent Strategy attracts US tech.
$2,985 median/mocheapest: Winnipeg ($2,270)WorkableAustralia
Oceania · 4 cities
ETA / eVisitor (3 months, multi-entry); Working Holiday for 18-30/35 nationals.
$2,910 median/mocheapest: Perth ($2,760)WorkableSerbia
Europe · 3 cities
Long visa-free (90 days for most, with reset rules); residency permit for longer.
$1,240 median/mocheapest: Niš ($1,075)WorkableMorocco
Africa · 3 cities
90-day visa-free for many passports (incl. Americans/EU); residency for longer.
$1,190 median/mocheapest: Agadir ($1,125)WorkableBulgaria
Europe · 2 cities
Schengen as of 2024; long-stay D-visa for residency, no formal DNV.
$1,270 median/mocheapest: Varna ($1,270)Friction-heavyTaiwan
Asia · 2 cities
Visa-free 90 days for many passports; Gold Card for high earners (3-year residency).
$1,670 median/mocheapest: Kaohsiung ($1,480)WorkableIreland
Europe · 1 city
90-day visa-free for many passports; no formal DNV. Outside Schengen.
$3,550 median/mocheapest: Dublin ($3,550)Friction-heavyUnited Kingdom
Europe · 1 city
Standard Visitor 6 months for many passports; no formal nomad visa. Outside Schengen.
$3,780 median/mocheapest: London ($3,780)Friction-heavyDenmark
Europe · 1 city
Schengen 90/180 for visa-free passports; no formal DNV.
$3,180 median/mocheapest: Copenhagen ($3,180)Friction-heavyAlbania
Europe · 1 city
1-year visa-free for many passports (incl. Americans); formal DNV launched 2024.
$1,150 median/mocheapest: Tirana ($1,150)Nomad-friendlyGeorgia
Europe · 1 city
365 days visa-free for 95+ nationalities — the easiest entry on Earth.
$1,360 median/mocheapest: Tbilisi ($1,360)Nomad-friendlyNorth Macedonia
Europe · 1 city
90-day visa-free for many passports; residency for longer stays.
$1,075 median/mocheapest: Skopje ($1,075)WorkableBosnia and Herzegovina
Europe · 1 city
90-day visa-free for many passports; residency for longer stays.
$1,050 median/mocheapest: Sarajevo ($1,050)WorkableHong Kong
Asia · 1 city
Visa-free 90 days for many passports; QMAS / TTPS for skilled long-stay.
$3,580 median/mocheapest: Hong Kong ($3,580)Friction-heavy
Frequently asked questions
Which country has the longest visa-free allowance for nomads?
Georgia at 365 days for 95+ nationalities (US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Israel, UAE, most of LatAm). Albania at 365 days specifically for Americans. Both are exceptionally generous compared to the typical 90-day cap.
Can I work remotely on a tourist / visa-free entry?
Generally tolerated for foreign-client work. The US, UK, and Australia have started scrutinizing long stays in 2024–2025 (their concern is establishing tax residency, not the work itself). Schengen and most European countries remain flexible. Local employment is universally prohibited.
Do I need to track Schengen days?
Yes — the 90/180 rolling-window rule is strict. Each Schengen Area country counts the same clock; spending 90 days in Portugal then trying to enter France triggers an overstay. Use Nomada's Schengen 90/180 tracker to stay compliant.
When should I upgrade to a residency permit?
When your visa-free allowance is up, when you want banking access (most countries require residency for non-tourist accounts), or when you're approaching the 183-day tax-residency threshold and want to manage the transition deliberately rather than triggering it accidentally.
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Editorial summaries — not legal advice. Visa rules change quietly; confirm current requirements with the consulate before booking flights or applying.