Frequently Asked Questions
📃 What is a world worker?
The world worker (as we like to call him at Nomamundi, editor's note) by combining work on Internet And journey, embodies a certain form of emancipation. The latter has the opportunity to obtain a salary by carrying out his profession and by sailing freely on the other side of the planet. This working method requires possession of a computer and a good connection Wireless. Following the scale taken by the development of new technologies, the worker can carry out his job remotely in a manner flexible to travel as you wish. He therefore does not necessarily have a fixed address, he can freely change his location. Its workspace is also not fixed. Most of the time, he works in spaces of coworking available on site in the destination where it is located. Hotel rooms or AirBnb rentals can also become their new office for the period.
👋 How to become a teleworker?
To become one, a written agreement must be drawn up between employee and employer, if you are employed. The frequency of remote working must be mentioned, and your employer must provide you with the necessary equipment and technical support. It must also contribute to operating costs (provision of internet connection, computer or telephone, possible contribution to heating or electricity costs, etc.). However, if you're freelance, there's no obligation to stay in a fixed country. So it's easier to become a worker of the world by being self-employed.
💰 How much does a digital nomad earn?
As an employee, you'll get the same salary as you had in your home country. If you're freelance, it will depend on the diversity of your missions. There is no standard salary for a telecommuter.
🤝 How to combine remote working and socializing with the population?
To get the most out of your experience abroad, we first recommend staying in crowded places like hostels. Also, don't hesitate to take part in social events/group activities. Get out of your comfort zone by trying new things, new places, new food, new drinks, or even making new friends. Say yes to opportunities whenever possible. Create connections in your spare time outside of work, to share these moments.
🧭 Where to telework when you are abroad?
To separate your living space from your work space, we recommend that you go to work in a separate location. A room dedicated to work in the place you rent during the telecommuting period can be a solution. What's more, in all the destinations on offer, you'll be able to find coworking spaces to work in peace and quiet and exchange ideas with other workers around the world. The most important thing is still quietness and a good quality internet connection. You can find coworking spaces for each destination on their respective pages.
🏘 What are the best cities for teleworking?
Nomamundi has decided to rank its destinations. The rating criteria enabling this classification take into account safety, cost of living, health, weather, internet quality and visa requirements.
🤔 Does a digital nomad have to pay taxes?
It depends on the destination. Some destinations consider tax residents digital nomads from a certain number of days. You will therefore be liable for two taxes: the one in your home country and the one where you will be living during your telecommuting years. Before you leave, make sure you get all the information you need from embassy websites.
👍 What are the advantages of teleworking abroad?
Teleworking has many advantages for the worker. Indeed, it is synonymous with saving time, money, a better management of daily life, a autonomy in managing tasks, a better concentration, better management of private and professional life, better purchasing power and quality of life. Organizing the day according to our constraints allows flexibility and responsibility without fail.
👎 What are the disadvantages of working remotely?
One of the drawbacks holding back workers from going abroad is that the administrative procedures are lengthy. This allows the person deciding to leave to get involved and get out of their routine. Thanks to us, your visa procedures will never have been so simple.
👨👩👧👦 Teleworking: can I go with my family?
We favor experiences abroad as a family. That's why our proposed destinations are open to families. In some cases, it will be necessary to wait until the principal applicant travels to the country to sponsor his family so that they can join him.
👴🏻 Employee working from home: Can I continue to contribute to my retirement abroad?
Teleworkers are affiliated in the state where they physically carry out their professional activity. Example: you are based in France and telework for a company based in the UK. You are then affiliated to the French scheme.
💸 How much does a teleworking visa cost?
The price of a visa depends on the price offered by the destination embassy and the complexity of the application we carry out for you (some applications include translation and legalization of documents).