The pandemic hit the world in 2020 and we have still been struggling to cope with the aftershock. All of our lives were affected in one way or the other. The one thing that has changed a lot since the pandemic is how we perceive life now.
People moved to remote work out of necessity however, it has now become a lifestyle choice. Many of us prefer working remotely now. In fact, there are many companies that are urging employees to take up work from home.
This has led to a new revolution globally. People are traveling to some amazing destinations to take up remote work. And keeping in mind the new trend, many countries are coming up with policies and regulations to attract more and more people.
Countries are offering digital nomad visa that allows people to work remotely as an entrepreneur or remote worker in foreign country.
1. Argentina
The Argentinian Government launched a special visa for remote workers on May 21, 2022. The Argentinian digital nomad visa allows digital nomads to work remotely for an international company or an Argentinian company.
2. The Bahamas
The Bahamas named its digital visa as Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS) Permit. Bahamas legalized Digital Nomad Visa to welcome foreigners who are self-employed, employed by an overseas company, or students enrolled in an accredited educational institution outside the Bahamas.
3. Estonia
The Estonian Government launched its Digital Nomad Visa at the end of 2019 with the aim to target remote workers.
4. Norway
Norway offers a Digital Nomad Visa for people looking to live and work in Svalbard, which is said to be one of the most expensive places to live in the world.
5. Germany
German Freelance Visa, Digital Nomad Visa allows holders to work with different startups, businesses, or individuals on part-time contracts or a needs basis.
6. Portugal
Portugal’s official Digital Nomad Visa provides its holders with the ability to live and work in the country.
7. Iceland
The Icelandic version of a Digital Nomad Visa, which is also a temporary residence permit, was launched by the country in October 2020 and is called the Icelandic Remote Worker Visa.
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