Located between Asia and Europe, Türkiye is the latest country to open its doors to digital nomads and remote workers from EU, UK, US and Canada.  Eligible applicants are aged 21-55 years old, hold a college degree, make $3,000 per month, and come from any of the above-mentioned countries. Candidates must upload a valid passport and register in GoTürkiye, the official government website for digital nomads. Successful applicants will be issued a “Digital Nomad Identification Certificate,” which you should present at a Turkish visa center or a consulate back in your country. The government ..read more

Imagine if you could sit down to a perfect plate of cacio pepe pasta, eat gelato, drink the finest of Italian wine, and walk in the footsteps of gladiators, emperors, and fashionistas, all before taking your daily afternoon Italian espresso in a sunny piazza. This dream can now be yours as Italy has officially launched a digital nomad visa as of April 4, 2024! Before we go any further, we have to bring up the bad news – getting your Italian visa is not going to be easy and there will be several hoops to jump through. Not only will you need to show an annual income of at least three times the m ..read more

Welcome to the digital nomad visa family, South Africa! As of March 28, 2024, South Africa officially became the fourth African country to offer a digital nomad visa. This latest entrant into the digital nomad visa fold, however, does not come without controversy. Draft regulations to South African Immigration Regulations were submitted to the public for feedback in February, but the finalized amendments that went into effect ended up being identical to the draft regulations. This prompted criticism that the Minister of Home Affairs did not take any public commentary into consideration.  ..read more

Another great networking/adventure opportunity has opened to digital nomads looking to expand their international connections and entrepreneurial skills while cruising the seas of France, Spain, and Italy. The popular cruise line Virgen Vogages has launched the Scarlet Summer Season Pass, a travel pass that allows holders to book a month-long cruise trip across the Mediterranean Sea. “If you’ve been wondering if your work-life balance could use a little more life, we have the voyage offer for you,” Virgin Voyages wrote in a statement.  On board the Scarlet Lady ship, digital nomads and re ..read more

The captivating land of The Lord of the Rings is considering offering visas for digital nomads in the future. New Zealand is going through a significant review of its immigration laws, including its Accredited Employer Work Visa. This may be an opportunity to include a new digital nomad visa scheme, said Immigration Minister Erica Stanford. Creating this visa for foreign workers is not a priority though, said the minister. According to what is inferred from an extensive report by a local media outlet, The Post, one side aspect that New Zealand would be considering is taxes. Countries like Indo ..read more

How much is a digital nomad visa worth to you? In South Korea, it will not only require you to be an employee with a contract but also earn roughly the equivalent of USD 5,333 per month. This high income requirement has doused the fire of initial excitement that many Koreaphiles felt for South Korea’s new F-1-D Workation Visa that launched in January. In the first months of 2024, only 31 people have officially applied. So much for “If you build it, they will come.” Why even build it if you’re going to keep the doors locked? Japan, which just launched its digital nomad visa program, also has st ..read more

Working remotely and dreaming of moving to another country? There’s a world of opportunity out there if you know where to look—and, depending on your citizenship, you may not even need to pay any taxes.  Digital nomad visas are now available in more than 60 countries around the world, and, for many remote workers, these visas are the easiest way to legally reside in a country if you meet the requirements. Most digital nomad visas offer the chance to stay for up to one year, with many offering the chance to extend your stay if you continue to meet income requirements and pay for your own p ..read more

With remote work opportunities surging, living as a digital nomad is becoming a popular lifestyle choice for many people but comes with its unique travel challenges. The type of passport that you hold can have a big effect on your ease of travel. For example, some passports allow you to enter up to 194 countries visa-free, and some as low as 30. In this article, we’ll explore which passport is the best aka strongest for digital nomads. To help determine the relative strength of a passport, different rating systems have been used. Henley Passport Index Since 2005, the Henley Passport Index has ..read more

Finding a visa that is a good fit for you is key when it comes to getting the most out of the time you spend in the European Union as a digital nomad, and certain countries offer better opportunities for long-term travelers than others. While the easiest visas to obtain and the most lucrative countries to visit can vary from person to person and nationality to nationality, Spain, Portugal, and Estonia tend to be relatively straightforward options for many digital nomads from around the world.  Spain  Travelers from outside the EU can obtain a Spanish Digital Nomad Visa that ..read more

The Richardsons relocated to Bali and embraced the digital nomad lifestyle after leaving behind their conventional lifestyle in the United Kingdom. Their bold decision has garnered both admiration and scrutiny. Taking a leap of faith, the Richardsons departed from their home and settled in Bali, opting for “world schooling” for their children in response to their dissatisfaction with the UK education system and their longing for increased quality time with their offspring. “World schooling education” refers to education through experiences in different parts of the world, made possible by grou ..read more