"Digital Nomad Visas" become a digital nomad

Several countries now offer "Digital Nomad Visas" or similar permits for remote workers. These visas generally allow individuals to live and work remotely in the country while being employed by foreign companies. Here’s a list of countries currently offering such visas:

Europe

1. Estonia: Estonia was one of the first to introduce a digital nomad visa, allowing remote workers to stay up to a year.

2. Portugal: Portugal’s D7 visa, also known as the "Passive Income Visa," allows remote workers and retirees to live in Portugal. Recently, Portugal also introduced a specific digital nomad visa.

3. Croatia: Croatia offers a digital nomad visa for stays of up to one year, and it's renewable.

4. Czech Republic: The Czech Republic has a "Zivno Visa" for freelancers, though it’s more complex and specific about eligibility.

5. Germany: Germany’s freelance visa (Freiberufler visa) allows freelancers and digital nomads to live in the country while working remotely.

6. Iceland: Iceland has a long-term visa for remote workers that lasts for six months, provided the applicant meets the income requirements.

   
   

Americas

1. Costa Rica: Costa Rica offers a digital nomad visa allowing one-year stays with the option to extend. The "Rentista" visa is also available for remote workers with a steady income.

2. Mexico: Mexico’s Temporary Resident Visa is often used by digital nomads for stays of 1-4 years.

3. Barbados: Barbados offers the "12-month Barbados Welcome Stamp," specifically designed for remote workers.

4. Bahamas: The Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS) program offers a one-year remote work visa, renewable annually.

   
   

Asia and Middle East

1. United Arab Emirates (Dubai): Dubai’s Virtual Working Program allows remote workers to live in Dubai for up to a year while working for companies outside the UAE.

2. Thailand: Thailand has a "Smart Visa" program with a digital nomad category allowing stays up to four years, though there are specific income and skill requirements.

3. Indonesia (Bali): Indonesia has announced plans for a long-term digital nomad visa for remote workers, though the details are still being finalized.

   
   

Africa

1. Mauritius: Mauritius offers the "Premium Travel Visa," allowing digital nomads to stay for up to a year.

2. Cape Verde: Cape Verde’s Remote Working Program is aimed at digital nomads, allowing them to stay for up to six months with a possibility for extension.

   
   

These programs usually have specific income, insurance, and employment requirements, so it's a good idea to check each country's specifics to see which option best fits your needs. Hatton Cross Immigration can provide you best services to land Nomad visa.