Does this country have a digital nomad specific visa?
Yes
No
What is the name of the visa?
How much does the visa cost?
How long does the visa last?
How much does the digital nomad visa cost?
What are the requirements of the visa?
Official visa website:
Standard Visa Options
Visa length
Tourist Visa (Standard Visitor Visa): Allows stays of up to 6 months, with some exceptions for medical treatment or academic research.
Temporary Residence Visa (Skilled Worker Visa, Student Visa, etc.): Typically valid for 1 to 5 years, depending on the visa type and employment or study duration.
Permanent Residence (Indefinite Leave to Remain - ILR): Grants indefinite stay, but residents should not be outside the UK for more than 2 years to maintain status.
Visa cost
Tourist Visa: Costs approximately $135 for a 6-month visa. Long-term visas (2, 5, or 10 years) range from $515 to $1,290.
Temporary Residence Visa: Costs vary; Skilled Worker Visas range from $770 to $1,500, while Student Visas cost around $560.
Permanent Residence (ILR): The application fee is approximately $3,200.
Visa extension
Tourist Visa: Extensions are generally not allowed unless under exceptional circumstances.
Temporary Residence Visa: Renewable based on continued employment, study, or sponsorship.
Permanent Residence (ILR): Not applicable, but holders can apply for British citizenship after a qualifying period.
Visa processing time
Tourist Visa: Processing takes around 3 weeks.
Temporary Residence Visa: Processing usually takes between 3 to 8 weeks, depending on the visa type.
Permanent Residence (ILR): Processing may take 6 months or longer.
Who can apply?
Tourist Visa: Required for travelers from non-visa-exempt countries visiting for leisure, business, or medical reasons.
Temporary Residence Visa: Available to skilled workers, students, entrepreneurs, and family members of UK residents.
Permanent Residence (ILR): Eligible after 5 years on a qualifying visa (e.g., Skilled Worker, Spouse, or Innovator Visa).
Where to apply?
Applications must be submitted online via the UK Home Office website or at a visa application center in the applicant’s country.