Easiest eVisas to Get in 2025 for Digital Nomads
Why Digital Nomads Love eVisas in 2025
Remote work is now mainstream, but immigration rules have not always kept up with the lifestyle. Luckily, more than 70 countries have rolled out fully online visa or travel-authorisation systems that can be completed from a laptop in a café — no embassy appointments, no wet signatures.
For location-independent professionals who like to move every few months, the priority isn’t only where to go, but how easy it is to get in.
Below we rated the world’s most hassle-free eVisas for 2025 using four criteria that matter to digital nomads:
- 100 % online application (upload rather than mail documents)
- Approval in ≤ 5 business days (express options noted)
- Total government fee under US $120
- Permission to stay at least 30 days, with a clear path to extend or re-enter
Data was last verified in July 2025. Rules change often; always double-check the official immigration website before you book a flight.
1. Indonesia e-VOA & B211A eVisa
- Stay length: 30 days (e-VOA) or 60 days (B211A), each extendable twice up to 180 days total
- Processing time: 10 minutes (e-VOA) / 2-3 days (B211A)
- Government fee: US $35 (e-VOA) / ± US $95 (B211A)
- Why it’s great: Apply on the official molina.imigrasi.go.id portal, pay with card, and receive a QR code you simply scan on arrival at Bali, Jakarta or any international airport. Extensions can now be done directly in the app, no agent needed.
- Nomad tip: Pair the e-VOA with a cheap domestic flight to reset your stay every six months — Timor-Leste and Singapore are popular “visa runs”.
2. Thailand eVOA (TR60)
- Stay length: 60 days, extendable to 90 days at local immigration
- Processing time: 24 hours (often minutes)
- Government fee: approx. US $50
- Why it’s great: Thailand’s TR60 tourist eVisa replaced the paper-on-arrival stamp for 18 countries and counting. Upload passport, photo and flight details on thaievisa.go.th and you get a PDF approval you show on your phone.
- Nomad tip: Convert the tourist stay into the new 5-year Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) inside the country if you earn ≥ US $40 000 per year online.
3. Georgia eVisa
- Stay length: 90 days within 180, multiple entry
- Processing time: 5 days
- Government fee: US $20-25
- Why it’s great: Georgia’s slogan “Spend 365 days visa-free” applies to 95 nationalities, but others (e.g., South Africans, Indians) can still enter quickly with the eVisa. Tbilisi’s low cost of living and Europe-friendly time zone explain its nomad boom.
- Nomad tip: Once in the country, you can apply for the one-year “Remotely From Georgia” permit without leaving.
4. Türkiye eVisa
- Stay length: 30 or 90 days depending on nationality
- Processing time: < 30 minutes
- Government fee: US $51-61 for most applicants
- Why it’s great: The process is so simple that immigration officials often tell you to do it on your phone at the airport if you forgot. Multiple entries are allowed, making Istanbul a strategic hub between Europe and Asia.
- Nomad tip: Overstays are fined but rarely banned; still, it’s safer to hop to nearby Georgia or Northern Cyprus and reset the clock.
5. United Arab Emirates (Dubai) 60-Day eVisa
- Stay length: 60 days, renewable once
- Processing time: 48-72 hours (express 6 hours)
- Government fee: ~ US $100
- Why it’s great: No need to book through an airline anymore — the ICP smart services portal accepts direct applications for most nationalities. Blazing-fast fibre internet and zero income tax make Dubai a favourite Q4 base.
- Nomad tip: If you fall in love with the skyscrapers, upgrade to the 1-year Virtual Working Programme without leaving the country.
6. Sri Lanka ETA
- Stay length: 30 days, double entry, extendable up to 270 days total
- Processing time: 10 minutes
- Government fee: US $50 (tourist), US $75 (business)
- Why it’s great: Surfing in the morning, coworking in the afternoon. The online ETA is among the world’s fastest, and renewals can be done at the immigration HQ in Colombo or via accredited agents.
- Nomad tip: Apply for the extension before the first 30 days end; each extra 60-day block gets cheaper.
7. Mauritius Premium Visa (Long-Stay eVisa)
- Stay length: 12 months, renewable
- Processing time: 3-5 days
- Government fee: Free (yes, really!)
- Why it’s great: Imagine working from a lagoon … with no application fee. Upload proof of remote income (≥ US $1 500/month) and health insurance on the Economic Development Board site and wait for the approval email.
- Nomad tip: Bank statements must be stamped; most fintech PDFs are accepted if you include a digital seal.
8. Colombia eVisa (Visitor – V)
- Stay length: 90 days, extendable up to 180 days per calendar year
- Processing time: 5 working days (express 24 hours)
- Government fee: US $52 (processing) + US $82 (issuance)
- Why it’s great: Medellín’s popularity hasn’t waned, and Colombia finally digitised its V-class visa. The portal supports mixed English/Spanish, and you can pay with any international card.
- Nomad tip: Keep PDF copies of every page you upload; if officials ask for a higher-resolution scan you’ll avoid re-starting the application.
Quick-Look Comparison Table
| Country | Max initial stay | Online fee (USD) | Typical approval time | Extension without exit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia (e-VOA) | 30 d | 35 | 10 min | ✅ via app |
| Thailand (TR60) | 60 d | 50 | 24 h | ✅ in-country |
| Georgia | 90 d | 20-25 | 5 d | ➖ (must leave) |
| Türkiye | 30–90 d | 51-61 | < 30 min | ➖ (leave/re-enter) |
| UAE | 60 d | 100 | 2-3 d | ✅ one renewal |
| Sri Lanka | 30 d | 50 | 10 min | ✅ up to 270 d |
| Mauritius | 365 d | 0 | 5 d | ✅ renewable |
| Colombia | 90 d | 134 | 5 d | ✅ up to 180 d |
Fees rounded to the nearest dollar and exclude optional express surcharges.
How We Chose These “Easy” eVisas
- Purely digital: Applications that still require mailing a passport (looking at you, Vietnam) were excluded.
- Transparent rules: Clear public guidance on documents, cost and renewals. If official information is only available through paid agents, we skipped it.
- Nomad-friendly conditions: Decent length of stay, permission to work remotely for a foreign employer, or a straightforward upgrade path to a remote-work permit.
If your dream destination didn’t make the cut — say, Japan or Spain — it’s usually because their “digital nomad visas” are long-term residencies that involve physical appointments or lengthy background checks, therefore outside the scope of “easiest”.
Planning a Year-Long Circuit With Only eVisas
Below is a sample 12-month loop that keeps you in the sun, on good Wi-Fi and entirely on eVisas:
- January–March: Thailand (TR60 + 30-day extension)
- April–May: Bali, Indonesia (e-VOA + 30-day extension)
- June–August: Georgia (full 90 days)
- September–October: Türkiye (eVisa 60 days)
- November–December: Mauritius (arrive on the Premium Visa and stay through New Year’s Eve!)
With zero embassy visits and only two extension appointments, you cover five time-zones and avoid almost every rainy season.
What to Prepare Before You Apply
- High-resolution passport scan: Colour, no glare, minimum 300 dpi
- Passport-style selfie: Taken in the last 6 months on a plain background
- Proof of onward travel: E-ticket or even a fully refundable booking
- Card that supports 3-D Secure payments: Many government gateways reject prepaid or non-3DS cards
- Travel / health insurance PDF: Some portals (Mauritius, UAE) won’t let you submit without it
Need a refresher on what makes a good scan? Our guide on How to Apply for an Electronic Visa walks you through the quality checks most systems run automatically.
Avoid These Common Pitfalls
- Multiple passports, wrong upload: If you hold dual citizenship, make sure the eVisa is linked to the passport you will actually travel with.
- Copy-paste typos: A single wrong letter in your name can void the visa. Always re-read before hitting Submit.
- Using public Wi-Fi during payment: Many gateways flag transactions from hotel hotspots as suspicious. Use a VPN or mobile data.
- Overstaying by “just a day”: Automated exit gates don’t do grace periods. Fines can double if unpaid on the spot.
For an in-depth checklist, see our article Visa Processing : 4 Efficient and Successful Tips.
What Comes Next? Combine eVisas With Remote-Work Permits
Short tourist eVisas are perfect for scouting new bases. Once you find a place that clicks — maybe the coworking scene in Colombo or the surf-and-code culture in Canggu — consider upgrading to a specialised digital-nomad or freelance residence permit. Many countries now let you switch without leaving.
SimpleVisa’s API and white-label widgets already integrate the remote-work permits for Georgia, Indonesia and Portugal directly into booking flows. Travel platforms that want to help nomad customers stay longer (and earn ancillary revenue along the way) can book a demo here.
Key Takeaways
- 2025 is the most nomad-friendly year yet: eight “plug-and-play” eVisas cover Southeast Asia, the Caucasus, the Middle East, the Indian Ocean and Latin America.
- All featured visas are fully online, cost under US $120 and grant at least a month of legal stay, extendable in most cases.
- Preparation matters: have crisp scans, a 3-D Secure card and a backup PDF of every upload.
- Use tourist eVisas to explore; upgrade later to remote-work residencies if you want to set deeper roots.
- Travel businesses can embed these eVisas right inside their checkout with SimpleVisa’s no-code solution.
Where will your laptop take you next?