Best nomad visas for fast internet

United Arab Emirates leads on connectivity. These are the best-wired countries for nomads who can't afford to drop a call.

Ranked by typical fixed-broadband download speed.

1. 1🇦🇪

   United Arab Emirates

   0% on foreign incomeNo residency path

   Internet

   280 Mbps

2. 2🇯🇵

   Japan

   0% on foreign incomeNo residency path

   Internet

   250 Mbps

3. 3🇮🇸

   Iceland

   0% on foreign incomeNo residency path

   Internet

   240 Mbps

4. 4🇷🇴

   Romania

   0% on foreign incomeNo residency path

   Internet

   230 Mbps

5. 5🇹🇭

   Thailand

   0% on foreign incomeNo residency path

   Internet

   230 Mbps

6. 6🇰🇷

   South Korea

   0% on foreign incomeNo residency path

   Internet

   220 Mbps

7. 7🇪🇸

   Spain

   From 24% (special regime)Citizenship in 10y

   Internet

   210 Mbps

8. 8🇭🇺

   Hungary

   Flat 15% taxNo residency path

   Internet

   180 Mbps

9. 9🇵🇹

   Portugal

   Up to 48% taxCitizenship in 10y

   Internet

   175 Mbps

10. 10🇹🇼

    Taiwan

    0% on foreign incomeResidency in 3y

    Internet

    160 Mbps

11. 11🇧🇷

    Brazil

    Up to 28% taxNo residency path

    Internet

    150 Mbps

12. 12🇰🇾

    Cayman Islands

    0% on foreign incomeNo residency path

    Internet

    150 Mbps

13. 13🇲🇹

    Malta

    Flat 10% taxNo residency path

    Internet

    130 Mbps

14. 14🇺🇾

    Uruguay

    0% on foreign incomeNo residency path

    Internet

    130 Mbps

15. 15🇲🇾

    Malaysia

    0% on foreign incomeNo residency path

    Internet

    130 Mbps

Rankings are 2026 planning estimates. Confirm details on each country's official source before applying.