Best freelance visas in 2026
Compare freelance visa programs across countries — requirements, income thresholds and official sources, kept current.
GermanyGermany Freelance Visa (Freiberufler)
Residence permit for self-employed freelancers in liberal professions, based in Germany.
from $1,200/mo
CzechiaCzech Zivno (Trade Licence) Visa
Long-stay visa for self-employed via a Czech trade licence (živnostenský list).
from $5,600/mo
NetherlandsNetherlands DAFT (US Entrepreneurs)
Residence for US citizens starting a business in the Netherlands under the Dutch-American Friendship Treaty.