🛂 Visa comparison
Argentina vs Malta digital nomad visa
Two of the nomad visas Americans compare most, side by side: what each asks for, how long it lasts, where it leads, and what life costs in each country.
The short version
- Argentina sets no minimum monthly income; Malta asks about $3,102 a month.
- Life is cheaper in Argentina: from $1,131 a month all-in in Mendoza, vs $2,370 in Valletta.
- Lighter tax once resident in Malta (friendly vs heavy).
Side by side
| Measure | 🇦🇷 Argentina | 🇲🇹 Malta |
|---|---|---|
| 🛂 Visa | Digital Nomad Visa (2022) | Nomad Residence Permit |
| 💵 Income needed | No official minimum (~$2,500/mo assumed); CV + qualifications required | €2,700/mo (~€32,400/yr) |
| ≈ In US dollars | no minimum | $3,102/mo |
| 💳 Fees | ~$200 | €300 |
| ⏳ Length | 180 days | 1 yr |
| 🔁 Renewal | Once (+180 days) | Yes, up to 4 yrs total |
| 🏠 Path to residency | Not via DNV; Rentista, PR in 2-3 yrs, citizenship ~2 yrs residence | Nomad permit years don't count toward PR |
| 🧾 Tax once resident | 🔴 Heavy · Worldwide income, top 35% | 🟢 Friendly · Foreign income only if brought in, top 35% |
| 🗓️ Visa-free visit first | 90 days | 90 days |
| 💰 Cheapest city, all-in | $1,131 · Mendoza | $2,370 · Valletta |
General reference, not immigration or tax advice. Income figures in US dollars are converted at current rates from each visa's own requirement; confirm with the consulate before applying.