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Complete guide to the worldwide digital nomad visas, the general requirements, the standard application process, and FAQs
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A digital nomad is someone who works remotely while traveling and living in various locations, using a laptop and internet connection to carry out their work responsibilities from anywhere in the world. Most digital nomads work remotely under a tourist visa— which is illegal. So, to provide foreigners with a legal base for working while traveling, many countries issue digital nomad visas.
These visas do not offer a pathway to permanent residence or citizenship but are an excellent opportunity for nomads and freelancers who want to travel and work remotely.
Digital nomad visas are permits that allow you to work remotely in a foreign country. You usually have to work for an employer or company outside of your host country or have a business you can manage from anywhere in the world to qualify for this visa.
Here are some eligibility criteria you have to meet for the digital nomad visa:
Here is a list of the countries that currently offer a digital nomad visa :
*Visa for digital nomads introduced but not yet implemented
You can apply for a digital nomad visa by following the instructions below:
You need to fill out the digital nomad visa application form as per the instructions. Some countries require you to fill out the application online and then print it out and sign it, while others require you to fill out the form at the embassy or consulate physically. Please note that you have to provide all accurate information with your up-to-date details.
You also have to locate a visa office which can be either an embassy or consulate— keep in mind that an embassy and consulate are not the same institutions. Depending on your country of residence, you may be required to apply at a neighboring embassy. Nevertheless, once you locate your visa office, you have to schedule an appointment to submit your application and attend the visa interview.
After you fill out your application, you have to prepare the rest of your required documents. You may have to translate some of your documents or certify them with an apostille stamp.
When you get your documents ready, submit them with your filled-out visa application to the embassy. You also have to attend the visa interview and pay the visa fee— some countries require you to pay the fee beforehand and submit the receipt as a part of the application documents.
You need the following documents for your digital visa application:
The documents required for your digital nomad visa must follow the guidelines listed below:
It usually takes around one month to process your digital nomad visa. But, you have to keep in mind that the processing time for a visa application changes from country to country.
A digital nomad visa is valid for one to two years. Some countries may allow you to extend your digital nomad visa up to five years if you meet the qualifying criteria.
A digital nomad visa can cost from $200 up to $2,000. Some Caribbean countries like Barbados, Antigua and Barbuda have the highest application fees for digital nomad visas, up to $3,000 for family applications.
However, some countries, like Georgia, offer digital nomad visas free of charge to attract more applicants.
You can apply with family members for a digital nomad visa. Still, some countries may only allow you to bring your spouse/registered partner and your children— no extended family members.
Some of the reasons your digital nomad visa can be denied include:
Here are some key differences between a digital nomad visa and a tourist visa:
You usually have to file a tax return in your country of residence while on a digital nomad visa. However, this changes depending on which country you are working in. For example, if you have a digital nomad visa in Estonia and stay for more than 183 days, you are considered a taxable resident.
On the other hand, some countries have a one-year tax exemption for digital nomads— you have to check beforehand with your host country.
Usually, you can do any type of work under a digital nomad visa, provided that you can do that job remotely over the internet. However, the most popular job types for digital nomads include
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