What to Know Before You Apply
Budget-conscious nomads often assume the cheapest visa means the cheapest country. In reality, income requirements and cost of living are two separate equations. Georgia charges $0 in application fees and has no income threshold, while Saint Lucia requires just $47 to apply — but island living costs more than Tbilisi apartments.
Countries with low income requirements tend to cluster in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. The trade-off is often in infrastructure quality or distance from major markets. Consider timezone alignment with your clients and internet reliability alongside the sticker price of the visa.