
Digital nomad wellbeing: the worst cities in 2026 according to the Holafly index
Holafly's 2026 index rates 25 nomad hubs on eight wellbeing factors. Lima, Hanoi and Cusco come last, and budget cities dominate the bottom of the table.
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Holafly's 2026 index rates 25 nomad hubs on eight wellbeing factors. Lima, Hanoi and Cusco come last, and budget cities dominate the bottom of the table.
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Australia will introduce a lottery system for the second and third Working Holiday visas starting in 2026, with 45,000 and 5,000 places respectively. Regional work remains mandator
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Since October 2024 Kenya issues a residence permit built for remote work: USD 24,000 of foreign income, USD 1,200 for the first year, online filing on eFNS. Requirements, procedure
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Spain’s digital nomad visa income requirement increases to €2,849/month in 2026 due to a 3.1% rise in the country’s Minimum Interprofessional Wage (SMI). Family supplements also ri
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Greece has announced a new Golden Visa category allowing investors to purchase multiple properties for long-term rental, replacing the single-property requirement. The strategy, pu
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France clarifies that remote work for a foreign employer does not constitute professional activity under the 'visitor' status, aligning with de facto practices but leaving tax and
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France raises the financial threshold for student visa applicants to 877.50€ per month from August 2026, tied to 47% of the SMIC. Learn about the new rules, transitional measures,
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The UK government has expanded the Global Talent visa to include over 100 research-intensive companies, allowing them to sponsor foreign scientists and engineers. Previously limite
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South Korea has officially made its digital nomad visa, known as the F-1-D or 'workation' visa, a permanent program as of June 30, 2026, after a two-and-a-half-year pilot phase. Th
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Portugal doubles naturalization residency requirement to 10 years, tightening integration tests and judicial record checks. Golden Visa holders and expats face extended timelines f
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Confused between the Talent 'Skilled Employee' and 'European Blue Card' visas for hiring in France? Compare eligibility, salary thresholds, and benefits to make the right choice fo
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The business meetings industry (MICE - Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) is facing a logistical hardening. According to recent industry feedback, notably document
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An ancestral land of nomads, Kazakhstan is preparing to welcome a new generation of itinerant travelers: remote workers. In November 2024, the Central Asian country will launch its
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