Digital Nomad Visa
🎉 Zero TaxIncome req.
$3,040/mo
Est. monthly cost
~$949
Visa duration
36 months ↺
Visa cost
$170
Eligible passports
Last verified: 2026-03-23
🎉 Zero tax on foreign income
DN visa holders not subject to SA income tax on foreign-sourced earnings if working exclusively for non-SA employers.
🌐 Internet
42 Mbps · Weak
🔒 Safety
Low (25.3/100)
🏥 Healthcare
Good (63.8/100)
🗣️ English
High
❄️ January avg.
22°C (72°F)
☀️ July avg.
12°C (54°F)
🕐 Timezone
GMT+2
👥 Nomad community
Medium
🌡️ Climate zone
Subtropical
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