A digital nomad visa could be the answer for remote workers who want to set up their lives in an ideal environment or provide special opportunities for their children to experience the world.
Most of your questions about applying for a digital nomad visa with family members will be answered by the end of this post.
Can I apply for a digital nomad visa with my family?
To put it simply, you can apply for a digital nomad visa with family members.
However, there are some restrictions on the types of visas you can apply for and the family members you can apply with.
You cannot apply for certain digital nomad visas with family members.
If you are applying for a digital nomad visa, you should make sure that the family of the main applicant can be included.
In bureaucratic jargon, your family is considered either a spouse or a dependent.
For your family to qualify, your children, for example, must be financially dependent on you. There is a restriction on main applicants who list their adult, independent children on the application.
For some digital nomad visas, such as Malta’s, let de facto couples to be included in the application even if they are not officially wed. They should then prove the relationship through paperwork, pictures, etc,
Does my minimum income requirement increase when applying with family members?
Most digital nomad visas have a minimum income threshold that applicants must meet in order to be eligible to apply.
Depending on how many dependents the primary applicant wants to bring with them, the minimum income may change when applying with family members.
For instance, the minimum monthly income for a digital nomad visa in Greece is only €3,500. However, the salary increases to €4,200 if you apply with a spouse. With a 15% increase for each additional dependent, a family of three must earn at least €4,830 per month.
Can my spouse work in the country with a digital nomad visa?
The digital nomad visa prohibits applicants and their family members from working in the nation.
One of the reasons for the higher minimum income criteria is to make sure the primary candidate can provide for the family while working remotely.
Should I use a lawyer to apply for a digital nomad visa with family members?
We advise you to consult an immigration attorney when applying for a digital nomad visa with family to ensure you have all the paperwork in hand and a smooth transition to your new country.