Americas
🇺🇸 United States
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Part of the Digital Nomad Visas guideThe largest higher-education system in the world and a huge remote-work economy, with the most demanding visa process of any country here.
Safety & travel advisory
Check the current official advisory before you plan — especially traveling solo.
Official US State Department travel advisoryAdvisories change often — always verify the current status at the official source before you travel. (UK, Canada & Australia publish their own advisories too.)
United States’s Escape Score
Difficult
3.6
out of 10 · four pillars
See how United States scores on each pillar — and the cited input behind every one — with premium. Unlock the breakdown
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay — with a source to verify each yourself.
Healthcare
High-quality, technologically advanced care concentrated in private hospitals and academic medical centers in major cities; there is no universal public system, so access depends on insurance coverage.
Typical cost: Uninsured GP/urgent-care visit ~$150–250; ER visit ~$1,200–2,700; hospital inpatient day ~$2,800–3,000; ACA marketplace premium ~$450–600/month before subsidies
Tip: pair with travel-medical + medical-evacuation cover.
Tax on foreign & pension income
US residents (including green-card holders and substantial-presence residents) are taxed on worldwide income, including foreign pensions, with foreign tax credits or treaty relief to reduce double taxation.
Not tax advice — confirm with a local professional.
English proficiency
English is the primary language nationwide; Spanish is the most common second language, especially in the Southwest, Florida and large cities.
Ways in — every visa route
Ranked by route score — length of stay, ease and speed. It feeds the “Can I stay?” pillar above.
Visa rules change often and official sources can conflict. This is AI-assembled research, not legal or immigration advice — always verify with the official link before you act. Full disclaimer
F-1 Academic Student Visa
Stay: Duration of the academic programme
Difficulty: Complex
Where to live in United States
From $2,950/mo · avg $3,830 across 4 cities — solo remote worker.
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United States at a glance
United States has no dedicated digital nomad visa in our catalogue; the closest tracked route is the F-1 Academic Student Visa: a stay of Duration of the academic programme. United States has an Escape Score of 3.6/10.
Visa facts verified on October 7, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about United States
Does United States have a digital nomad visa?
We do not track a dedicated digital nomad visa for United States; the closest routes are the F-1 Academic Student Visa.
Can you get residency through United States's F-1 Academic Student Visa?
No, the F-1 Academic Student Visa does not offer a direct path to residency in United States.
What is United States's Escape Score?
United States scores 3.6/10 on Escape Score, our composite measure of visa access, cost of living, safety and quality of life for remote workers and movers.
What visa options does United States have?
United States has 1 visa route we track for remote workers and movers, including student visas.