Digital nomad visas for families in 2026
Moving abroad with a partner or kids changes the maths. Most digital nomad visas do let your family come, but nearly all of them raise the income you have to prove for each person. Here is which of the 44visas we track support dependents, how much extra each one asks for, and the few that don't cover family at all.
How family rules work on a nomad visa
On most visas, your spouse and children join as your dependents on a single application, which is the easy part. The cost shows up in the income test. Countries typically add a percentage of the base requirement for each family member, so a solo threshold of, say, €2,800 a month can become well over €5,000 for a family of four. A smaller number charge a flat fee per dependent instead, which is far kinder on the income side. Because income is the real hurdle, it pays to cross-check this list against the lowest-income visas.
Visas that let your family join (38)
Each of these admits a spouse and children as dependents. The note shows how that country adjusts the requirement, straight from its official rule.
- Costa Rica Including family raises the income floor to $4,000/month
- Croatia +10% of average salary (~€145) per family member
- Estonia Spouse and minor children may apply alongside; show sufficient resources
- Greece +20% of base for a spouse, +15% per child
- Indonesia Spouse and children join via dependent KITAS
- Italy Higher income required with dependents (varies by consulate)
- Japan Spouse (married only) and children may accompany, separately insured
- Mexico +~$1,430/month of income per dependent
- Portugal +50% of base for a spouse, +30% per child
- Spain +75% of minimum wage for the first family member, +25% each additional
- Thailand Spouse and children under 20 file separate dependent applications
- United Arab Emirates Can sponsor spouse and children as dependents
- Albania Spouse and children can join via family reunification, with extra income shown
- Bahamas Dependents are added at $525 each
- Barbados A family bundle covers spouse and dependents with no higher income bar
- Brazil Dependents includable via family reunion
- Cape Verde A family group needs about €2,700 average bank balance instead of €1,500
- Colombia Spouse and children can be added as beneficiaries
- Curaçao Family members each apply individually (per-person fee, no bundle)
- Cyprus +20% of income for a spouse, +15% per child
- Czech Republic Family can join (together for the Digital Nomad Program; via reunification for the business route)
- Dominica A family visa covers spouse and children under 18
- Ecuador +$250/month per dependent
- Georgia Family from visa-exempt countries get the same one-year stay
- Germany Spouse and children can join via family reunification once you hold the permit
- Iceland Spouse/partner and children under 18 can join; the income bar rises to ISK 1.3M/month
- Kenya Spouse and children apply separately for dependant passes
- Malaysia Spouse, children and parents can join on dependent passes (extra fee each)
- Malta Family doesn't raise the income floor, but each pays a €300 fee
- Mauritius +$500/month per dependent child
- Montenegro Spouse and children under 18 can join via family reunification
- Namibia +$1,000/month for a spouse and +$500/month per child
- Romania Family join separately via reunification once you hold the permit
- Seychelles Spouse and children can be included on one application
- South Africa Dependents apply separately for their own accompanying visas
- South Korea Spouse and minor children can accompany; only the main applicant's income counts
- Sri Lanka Spouse and children can accompany; each pays the visa fee
- Taiwan Spouse and children under 20 can join; spouses get open work rights
Visas that don't cover family (6)
On these, the nomad visa is single-applicant only. Your family isn't blocked from the country, but they generally have to apply through a separate residence route rather than riding on your application, so factor in the extra paperwork.
- Argentina Official rules don't address dependents
- Hungary No family reunification; a spouse must file their own White Card
- Latvia The visa doesn't cover family; relocating with family needs a separate residence permit
- Panama The decree covers a single applicant; family use Panama's separate residency routes
- Turkey The nomad certificate is individual; family apply separately for residence permits
- Uruguay The permit is individual; family apply separately for residence
Check the income for your family size
Enter your income in the free checker to see which visas you clear, then open each guide for the exact per-dependent uplift before you commit.
Run the free visa checker →Family nomad visa FAQ
Can I bring my family on a digital nomad visa?
Usually, yes. Of the 44 active visas we track, 38 let a spouse and children join as dependents. The catch is that almost all of them raise the income you must prove for each family member.
How much more income do I need for my family?
It varies by country. Many add a percentage of the base requirement per person, for example Portugal adds 50% for a spouse and 30% per child, while Spain adds 75% of the minimum wage for the first family member and 25% for each additional one. A family of four often needs roughly double a single applicant's income.
Which digital nomad visas are best for families?
The most family-friendly ones either charge a flat fee per dependent instead of raising the income bar, or add only a small percentage per person. Check each country's rule in the list below, then weigh it against a low base requirement using our cheapest-visas guide.
Which digital nomad visas don't allow family?
A handful are single-applicant only: Argentina, Hungary, Latvia, Panama, Turkey, Uruguay. On these, partners and children generally have to apply through a separate residence route rather than as your dependents.
Can my children go to school on a nomad visa?
Dependents admitted on a nomad visa can usually enrol in local or international schools, but the rules differ by country and visa length. Confirm schooling and dependent rights with the official immigration source before you move.
Family reunification rules, income uplifts and dependent fees come from each country's official immigration source and change often. Confirm the current rule and what counts as a dependent on the relevant country guide before applying. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice.