Most nomad visas let a spouse and children join, but only a handful print the extra income they require per person, and one (Hungary’s White Card) says family members cannot get a family reunification permit. The stated per-person increases run from USD 250 a month (Ecuador) to USD 500 (Mauritius, per dependent child; Sri Lanka, per dependant beyond two). Greece adds 20% for a spouse and 15% for each child. The tables below give each scheme’s own wording, checked 28 and 29 Sept 2026.
Added income per family member, where the official page states it
| Scheme | Main applicant | Added for family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | EUR 3,500 a month | +20% for a spouse (EUR 4,200 total), +15% (EUR 525) for each child under 18. From the Law 4825/2021 text as reproduced in a legal database, EY Greece and taxheaven.gr; the ministry page states no figures | tracker record |
| Croatia | EUR 3,622.50 a month | Increases by 10% of the average salary per family member | MUP |
| Ecuador | 3 basic wages a month | Extra USD 250 monthly income per dependant (translated) | gob.ec |
| Mauritius | USD 1,500 a month | USD 500 a month evidence of funds per dependent child | EDB FAQ (2023) |
| Sri Lanka | USD 2,000 a month | Extra USD 500 a month per dependant beyond 2 | immigration.gov.lk |
| Costa Rica | USD 3,000 a month | USD 4,000 a month if applying with dependants (tourism board page) | visitcostarica.com |
| Mexico | USD 4,630 a month over 6 months (Las Vegas consulate 2026 sheet) | USD 1,498 average balance or monthly income per supported relative | consulate sheet |
The other schemes with dependants state no separate income figure on the pages we read. A blank is not proof that none applies: some consulates set their own means test.
Who can join, and what they may do
| Scheme | Who the page names | Work and school notes on the page |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand DTV | Spouse and children under 20, with proof of relationship, as a separate eligible category | None stated |
| Spain | Spouse or unmarried partner, children, financially dependent adult children, ascendants in the teleworker’s care | None stated |
| Italy | After arrival, spouse and children under 18 via a family visa at the Questura | None stated |
| Malta | Spouse, minor children, adult children unable to cope independently, included in the first application | None stated |
| Estonia | Spouse, minor child, adult child with a medical condition or disability; spouse decisions case by case | None stated |
| Slovenia | Family reunification immediately, without restrictions tied to the length of residence | None stated |
| Malaysia DE Rantau | Spouse or partner, children under 18 (disabled child any age), parents of the holder | Spouse cannot work |
| Greece | Spouse or partner and children under 18 | May not work in Greece (secondary sources) |
| Grenada | Spouse, children under 18, wards, parents or spouse’s parents, grandchildren | Dependants may not enrol in a public educational institution |
| Barbados | Family bundle | School-aged children need no separate student visa |
| Belize | Couples and families | Children may enrol in Belize schools; student permits waived |
| Montserrat | Families | Children may attend public schools; one-time EC$100 fee per student |
| Curacao | Family members aged 12 and over apply individually | No family bundle fee |
| Hungary White Card | Not permitted | Family members of holders cannot get a family reunification permit; exception for a child born in Hungary |
What decides the choice
- Income maths first. A family of four (two adults, two children) on Greece’s formula (EUR 3,500 plus 20% for a spouse plus 15% for each of two children) comes to EUR 5,250 a month (our arithmetic: 4,200 plus two children at 525). Work the same sum for Croatia, Ecuador or Mauritius before comparing.
- School access is stated on only a few pages. Barbados, Belize and Montserrat say so; Grenada says the opposite for public schools. For everywhere else, ask the ministry of education, not the immigration office.
- Spouse work rights are stated as a prohibition in Greece and Malaysia and are silent elsewhere. Silence is not permission.
- Ask about age limits. Thailand’s category is children under 20; Greece, Italy and Grenada cut at 18.
The tracker filters every scheme; for a wider look at moving with children and pets, read family and pet nomading and nomading with family.
Method
Built from the dependants and income fields of the tracker records, each taken from the official page linked in the tracker or, where marked, a labelled secondary source. Wording is paraphrased; translated pages are marked. Checked 28 and 29 Sept 2026 and to be re-read every 30 days. Sources not read do not appear.