Entry & Stay
Visa database
Every visa option for digital nomads — whether you're an African nomad exploring the continent or an African remote worker heading abroad.
Visa guide
Which visa do you need?
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Digital Nomad VisaFreelancer / self-employed
You work for multiple clients online. Look for Digital Nomad Visas or self-employment visas. Rwanda, South Africa, and Portugal are top picks.
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Remote Work VisaRemote employee
You work for a single foreign employer. Most digital nomad visas cover this. You'll need proof of employment and minimum income requirements.
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Visa-free / VoAAfrican passport holder
Many African countries offer visa-on-arrival or visa-free access to each other. The African Union Free Movement Protocol is expanding options.
✦ Important notes
→Always check the official embassy website — visa rules change frequently
→Income requirements vary — most nomad visas require $2,000–$3,500/mo
→Health insurance is required for most digital nomad visas
→Tax implications vary — consult a tax professional before applying
→Some visas require apostilled documents — allow 4–6 weeks
→African Union passport holders may have additional bilateral agreements
Visa database
Country visa requirements
| Country | Nomad visa | Visa name | Duration | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
🇹🇭Thailand | ✓ Yes | Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) | 5 years (180 days/entry) | $275 | Full details → |
🇬🇪Georgia | ✓ Yes | Remotely from Georgia | Up to 1 year | Free | Full details → |
🇳🇦Namibia | ✓ Yes | Digital Nomad Visa | 6 months | ~$100 | Full details → |
🇪🇬Egypt | No | — | — | — | Full details → |
🇹🇿Tanzania | No | — | — | — | Full details → |
🇸🇳Senegal | No | — | — | — | Full details → |
🇰🇪Kenya | ✓ Yes | Class N Visa | 1–2 years | ~$200 | Full details → |
🇿🇦South Africa | ✓ Yes | Digital Nomad Visa | Up to 3 years | ~$150 | Full details → |
🇵🇹Portugal | ✓ Yes | D8 Digital Nomad Visa | 1 year renewable | €90–€500 | Full details → |
🇲🇦Morocco | No | — | — | — | Full details → |
🇬🇭Ghana | No | — | — | — | Full details → |
🇳🇬Nigeria | No | — | — | — | Full details → |
🇷🇼Rwanda | ✓ Yes | Digital Nomad Visa | 1 or 5 years | $100/$500 | Full details → |