International teleworking destinations
Welcome to our new page dedicated to teleworking visas and digital nomads! In our modern world, more and more people are opting for a nomadic lifestyle, working independently and exploiting the benefits of technology to carry out their professional activity remotely. Whether you're an entrepreneur, freelancer, or simply a travel enthusiast looking to balance work and exploration, telecommuting visas offer fascinating opportunities.
What is a teleworking visa?
Teleworking visas allow individuals to settle down temporarily or even to reside in long term in a foreign country while continuing to work abroad for companies based elsewhere. Imagine being able to work from a tropical beach, a historic city or a dynamic metropolis, without worrying about the constraints of geographic location. This is where digital nomads come into play.
What is a digital nomad?
Digital nomads are mobile professionals who embrace this extraordinary way of life. They can move freely from one country to another, adapting their itinerary according to their personal interests and professional needs. These modern nomads aspire to live enriching experiences, discover new cultures, broaden their horizons while maintaining a fulfilling career.
Our page brings together a wealth of information on teleworking visas available around the world. Whether you want to explore the natural wonders of South America, immerse yourself in the rich history of Europe, or venture into the futuristic cities of Asia, we offer you an overview of the countries that welcome digital nomads with specific visa programs.
There you will find details on the eligibility criteria and the application procedures. Our goal is to simplify your search for information and help you realize your dream of working while traveling.
Abu Dhabi
Duration ⏱️: 1 year
⌚️: UTC+4
✔️ Have a monthly income of at least US$3,500 or equivalent
📄: • Proof of your employment
• Bank statement for the last 6 months attesting to a deposit or monthly income of at least 3500 USD or equivalent in other currencies
South Africa
Duration ⏱️: 1 year
⌚️: UTC+2
✔️ Have a monthly income of at least US$3,000 or equivalent
📄: • Valid passport
•Work abroad
•Earn $3,000 per month
•Health insurance coverage in South Africa
•Accommodation address in South Africa
•Bank statement for the last 6 months attesting to a deposit or monthly income of at least 3000 USD or equivalent in other currencies
Albania
Duration ⏱️: 1 year
⌚️: UTC+2
✔️ Proof of sufficient income to meet your needs during your stay and those of your dependents
✔️ Health insurance
✔️ Clean criminal record
✔️ Albanian bank account to receive income from abroad
✔️ Housing contract in Albania
✔️ For retirees, proof of annual pension of at least 9,800 $
Germany
Duration ⏱️: 3 months
⌚️: UTC+2
✔️ Application form (Antrag auf Erteilung eines Aufenthaltstitels)
✔️ Passport size photo
✔️ Proof of income
✔️ Client Letter of Intent (at least two letters from clients indicating their intent to hire you for your services)
✔️ Resume
✔️ Proof of diploma from a recognized institution
✔️ Health insurance
[...]
Andorra
Duration ⏱️: ?
⌚️: UTC+2
Antigua and Barbuda
Duration ⏱️: 1 year
⌚️: UTC-4
✔️ Earn 50,000 $ per year
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside of Antigua and Barbuda
✔️ Clean criminal record
📄: • Valid passport
• Passport size photos
• Birth certificate
• Proof of income
• Proof of remote work
• Health insurance policy
• Certified criminal background check
Argentina
Duration ⏱️: 6 months
⌚️: UTC-3
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside of Argentina
📄: • Application note containing your personal information and the independent professional activities you plan to pursue
• RESUME
• Valid and up-to-date passport
• Proof of your professional activity
Armenia
Duration ⏱️: 1 year
⌚️: UTC+4
✔️ Work as a freelancer or business owner
✔️ Be willing to open a business in Armenia
📄: • Valid passport
• Passport size photos
• Copy of passport (translated into Armenian and apostilled)
• Medical certificate
• Proof of business ownership in Armenia
Bahamas
Duration ⏱️: 1 year
⌚️: UTC-4
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside of the Bahamas
📄: • Proof of employment (employment letter from current employer or proof of self-employment)
• Valid and up-to-date passport
• Medical insurance for the main applicant and all dependents
Barbados
Duration ⏱️: 1 year
⌚️: UTC-4
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside of Barbados
✔️ Earn 50,000$ / year
📄: • Valid passport
• Passport size photos
• Proof of income
• Proof of remote work
• Birth certificate
• Proof of health insurance
Belize
Duration ⏱️: 6 months
⌚️: UTC-6
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside of Belize
✔️ Earn 75,000$ / year
✔️ Clean criminal record
📄: • Proof of employment
• Valid and up-to-date passport
• Travel insurance (with coverage of at least 50,000 $ in Belize)
• Proof of income (notarized bank statements)
• Criminal background check (no more than 6 months)
Bermuda
Duration ⏱️: 1 year
⌚️: UTC-3
✔️ Be of legal age
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside of Bermuda
✔️ Clean criminal record
✔️ Be able to meet your needs
📄: • Valid passport
• Proof of employment (in English)
Brazil
Duration ⏱️: 1 year
⌚️: UTC-3
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside of Brazil
✔️ Earn 1,500$ / month or have 18,000 $ in the bank
✔️ Clean criminal record
📄: • Proof of employment
• Valid and up-to-date passport
• Medical insurance
• Bank statements for the last 6 months
• Criminal record
• Birth certificate
Canada
Duration ⏱️: ?
⌚️: UTC-4
Cape Verde
Duration ⏱️: 6 months
⌚️: UTC-1
✔️ Be of legal age
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside Cape Verde
✔️ Clean criminal record
✔️ Earn €1,500 / month
✔️ Proof of accommodation reservation in Cape Verde
✔️ Be from countries in Europe, North America, the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries (CPLP) or the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Cyprus
Duration ⏱️: 1 year
⌚️: UTC+3
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside of Cyprus
✔️ Earn €3,500 / month
✔️ Clean criminal record
📄: • Proof of employment and income
• Valid passport and passport size photos
• Medical insurance
• Criminal record
• Accommodation address in Cyprus
• RESUME
• Letter of intent to live in Cyprus
Colombia
Duration ⏱️: 2 years
⌚️: UTC-5
✔️ Earn 900$ / month
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside Colombia
✔️ Do not need an entry or tourist visa to enter Colombia
📄: • Valid passport and passport-sized photos
• Bank statements for the last 3 months
• Proof of remote work or cover letter (in English or Spanish)
• International medical insurance
South Korea
Duration ⏱️: 2 years
⌚️: UTC+9
Costa Rica
Duration ⏱️: 1 year
⌚️: UTC-6
✔️ Earn 3,000$ / month
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside of Costa Rica
📄: • Valid passport
• Proof of employment
• Bank statements with signed affidavit
• Medical insurance
Croatia
Duration ⏱️: 1 year
⌚️: UTC+2
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside Croatia
✔️ Earn HRK 17,822.50 / month
✔️ Clean criminal record
📄: • Proof of intention (remote work/employment contracts)
• Valid and up-to-date passport
• Proof of income
• Bank statements for the last 3 months
• Criminal record
• Accommodation address in Croatia
Curacao
Duration ⏱️: 6 months
⌚️: UTC-4
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside of Curaçao
✔️ Clean criminal record
📄: • Valid passport
• Proof of employment
• Medical insurance
• Criminal record
• Accommodation address in Curaçao
• Round-trip airfare from Curaçao
• Cover letter
Dominic
Duration ⏱️: 18 months
⌚️: UTC-4
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside of Dominica
✔️ Earn 50,000$ / year
✔️ Clean criminal record
✔️ Be of legal age
📄: • Proof of employment
• Valid and up-to-date passport
• Medical insurance
• Proof of income
• Criminal record
• Dominica entry visa (if necessary)
Dubai
Duration ⏱️: 1 year
⌚️: UTC+4
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside of Dubai
✔️ Earn 3 500$ / month
📄: • Valid passport
• Proof of employment with a one-year contract or proof of ownership of your business for over a year
• Proof of income (pay slip)
• Bank statements for the last 3 months
• Medical insurance
Ecuador
Duration ⏱️: 2 years
⌚️: UTC-5
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside of Ecuador
✔️ Earn 1 350$ / month
✔️ Clean criminal record
📄: • Proof of employment
• Valid passport and passport size photos
• Medical insurance
• Proof of income
• Criminal record
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Spain
Duration ⏱️: 1 year
⌚️: UTC+2
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside of Spain
✔️ Earn €2,334/month and have a diploma
✔️ 3 years of experience in the teleworking field
✔️ Not having lived in Spain for 5 years
📄: • Valid passport and passport-sized photos
• Proof of employment and teleworking
• Medical insurance
• Criminal record
• Proof of income and CV
Estonia
Duration ⏱️: 1 year
⌚️: UTC+3
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside Estonia
✔️ Earn €4,500/month
📄: • Valid passport and passport-sized photos
• Medical insurance
• Application completed and signed
• Proof of income
India
Duration ⏱️: ?
⌚️: UTC+5.30
Greece
Duration ⏱️: 1 year
⌚️: UTC+3
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside of Greece
✔️ Clean criminal record
✔️ Earn €3,500 / month
📄: • Valid passport and passport-sized photos
• Proof of remote employment
• Medical insurance
• Criminal record
• Accommodation address in Greece
• Certified health assessment
• Proof of income
Grenade
Duration ⏱️: 1 year
⌚️: UTC+2
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside of Grenada
✔️ Earn 37,000$ / year
📄: • Valid and up-to-date passport
• Medical insurance
• Proof of income (bank statements or pay slips)
• Passport size photos
Hungary
Duration ⏱️: 1 year
⌚️: UTC+2
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside Hungary
✔️ Earn €2,000 / month
📄: • Valid passport and passport-sized photos
• Proof of employment
• Proof of income
• Medical insurance
• Letter proving that you will leave Hungary when your visa expires
• Accommodation address in Hungary
Indonesia
Duration ⏱️: 5 years
⌚️: UTC+7
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside Indonesia
✔️ Have 2 billion rupiah (€130,000) in an Indonesian bank account
[...]
Iceland
Duration ⏱️: 180 days
⌚️: UTC
✔️ Work remotely with an entity outside Iceland and earn 7,700$/month
✔️ Clean criminal record
✔️ Not be an EU/EEA/EFTA citizen
✔️ Do not need an entry visa
✔️ Have not held a visa for Iceland in the last year
📄: • Valid passport and passport-sized photos
• Proof of employment and income
• Medical insurance
• Criminal record
Italy
Duration ⏱️: 1 year
⌚️: UTC+2
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside Italy
✔️ Highly qualified worker
✔️ Clean criminal record
✔️ Income Requirements
[...]
Japan
Duration ⏱️: ?
⌚️: UTC+9
Latvia
Duration ⏱️: 1 year
⌚️: UTC+3
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside Latvia
✔️ Citizen or resident of an OECD country
✔️ Earn €2,857.50 / month
📄: • Valid passport and passport-sized photos
• Proof of employment and income
• Medical insurance
• Documents proving that you have been earning income with the same company for at least six months and that the company is registered in an OECD country
North Macedonia
Duration ⏱️: ?
⌚️: UTC+2
Malaysia
Duration ⏱️: 1 year
⌚️: UTC+8
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside Malaysia
✔️ Earn 24,000$ / year
✔️ Clean criminal record
📄: • Valid passport and passport photos
• Medical insurance
• Proof of income (bank statements for the last 3 months and annual income statements) and remote work
• Criminal record
• RESUME
Malta
Duration ⏱️: 6 months
⌚️: UTC+2
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside of Malta
✔️ Earn €2,700 / month
📄: • Valid and up-to-date passport
• Proof of remote employment
• Application completed
• Letter of intent indicating the reasons for your application
• Banking information and statements for the last three months
• EuroPass CV and GDPR declaration form
Mauritius
Duration ⏱️: 1 year
⌚️: UTC+4
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside of Mauritius
✔️ Earn 1 500$ / month
✔️ Come from one of the 114 selected countries
📄: • Valid passport and passport-sized photos
• Medical insurance
• Proof of income and remote work
• Return plane ticket to Mauritius
• Accommodation address in Mauritius
Mexico
Duration ⏱️: 1 year
⌚️: UTC-6
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside of Mexico
✔️ Earn 2,595$/month or have maintained a bank balance of 43,000$ in the last 12 months or own Mexican property worth at least 346,000$
📄: • Valid passport and passport-sized photos
• Proof of funds or income
• Legal residence permit
Montenegro
Duration ⏱️: 2 years
⌚️: UTC+2
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside of Montenegro
Montserrat
Duration ⏱️: 1 year
⌚️: UTC-4
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside of Montserrat
✔️ Earn 70,000$ / year
✔️ Clean criminal record
📄: • Valid passport and passport-sized photos
• Proof of remote employment
• Birth certificate
• Proof of income (bank statements, pay slips)
• Criminal record
• Medical insurance
Namibia
Duration ⏱️: 6 months
⌚️: UTC+2
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside of Namibia
✔️ Earn 2,000$ / month
✔️ Clean criminal record
📄: • Valid passport
• Medical insurance
• Proof of income and remote work
• Bank statements for the last six months
• Original police certificate from the country of origin
• Medical certificate
• Radiological report
Norway
Duration ⏱️: 2 years
⌚️: UTC+2
✔️ Proof of self-employment
✔️ Earn €35,719 / year
✔️ Contract with a Norwegian client
📄: • Valid passport and passport-sized photos
• Address of accommodation in Norway
• Contract with a Norwegian client and documentation of companies established abroad
• Proof of education and CV
• Completed application form
• Printed and signed UDI checklist
Panama
Duration ⏱️: 9 months
⌚️: UTC-5
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside of Panama
✔️ Earn 3,000$ / month
✔️ Clean criminal record
📄: • Valid passport and passport-sized photos
• Medical insurance
• Proof of remote work
• Proof of income (certified bank statements)
• Criminal record
• Sworn affidavit promising not to engage in local business activities
Philippines
Duration ⏱️: 1 year
⌚️: UTC+8
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside the Philippines
✔️ Clean criminal record
[...]
Portugal
Duration ⏱️: 2 years
⌚️: UTC+1
✔️ Work remotely as a freelancer, employee or owner of an entity located outside of Portugal
✔️ Earn €3,040/month
✔️ Clean criminal record
✔️ Portugal Tax Identification Number (NIF)
📄: • Valid passport and passport-sized photos
• Medical insurance
• Proof of income from the last 3 months and remote work
• Tax residence documents and criminal record
Romania
Duration ⏱️: 1 year
⌚️: UTC+3
✔️ Earn €3,300 / month
✔️ Health insurance with at least coverage of at least €30,000 in Romania
📄: • Valid passport
• Proof of remote employment and official tax documents
• Proof of income (bank statements for the last 6 months) and letter of intent
• Criminal record and medical insurance
• Return plane ticket to Romania
• Accommodation address in Romania
El Salvador
Duration ⏱️: 2 years
⌚️: UTC-6
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside of El Salvador
✔️ Earn 1 460$ / month
✔️ Clean criminal record
📄: • Valid passport
• Proof of income
• Proof of contract and payment
• Criminal record
• Power of attorney
Seychelles
Duration ⏱️: 1 year
⌚️: UTC+4
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside Seychelles
✔️ International health insurance
📄: • Valid passport and passport-sized photos
• Proof of remote employment (employment letter, company ownership, etc.)
• Accommodation address in Seychelles
• Proof of income (bank statements for the last 6 months)
• Medical insurance
• Flight reservation for onward travel
Sri Lanka
Duration ⏱️: 1 year
⌚️: UTC+5.30
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside Sri Lanka
[...]
Taiwan
Duration ⏱️: 1-3 years
⌚️: UTC+8
✔️ Work in one of the following fields: architecture, culture and arts, economy, education, finance, law, science and technology, sports and national defense.
✔️ Earn 5 700$ / month
📄: • Valid passport and passport-sized photos
•Previous Taiwanese visa or residence permit
• Proof of employment
• Proof of income
Czechia (Czech Republic)
Duration ⏱️: 6 months
⌚️: UTC+2
✔️ Have 124,500 CZK in your bank account
✔️ Clean criminal record
📄: • Valid passport and passport-sized photos
• Medical insurance
• Proof of funds (Bank statement with 124,500 CZK in your account and notarized copy of a credit or debit card bearing your name)
• Temporary commercial license
• Accommodation address in Czechia
• Criminal record
Thailand
Duration ⏱️: 10 years
⌚️: UTC+7
✔️ Worked for at least three years in a publicly traded company (or meet other requirements)
✔️ Earn 80,000$ / year
📄: • Valid passport and passport-sized photos
• CV and annual personal income tax return for the last two years
• Proof of prior employment for at least five years
• Proof of income for the current year and work certificate
• Medical insurance
Uruguay
Duration ⏱️: 6 months
⌚️: UTC-3
✔️ Work remotely with an entity located outside of Uruguay
✔️ Earn a living income
✔️ Clean criminal record
✔️ Digital identification
👋 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.
🧭 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.
🤔 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.
🔥What are the trending teleworking destinations in 2023?
The world's best remote working destinations in 2023 offer exciting opportunities for digital nomads looking for great places to work and live. Here is a list of some of these destinations:
Canggu, Bali, Indonesia: Canggu is a popular location for digital nomads, offering a vibrant community and beautiful scenery.
Mexico City, Mexico: Mexico's capital offers an affordable cost of living, coworking spaces and a vibrant atmosphere.
Lisbon, Portugal: Lisbon is known for its vibrant cultural life, pleasant climate and welcoming expat community.
Budapest, Hungary: Budapest seduces with its majestic architecture, thermal baths and low cost of living.
Chiang Mai, Thailand: This Thai city offers a peaceful environment, beautiful temples, and a thriving coworking scene.
Taipei, Taiwan: Taipei combines tradition and modernity, with delicious food and reliable internet.
Tbilisi, Georgia: Tbilisi is an emerging destination, with a rich history, unique architecture and a warm ambiance.
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek attracts with its relaxed atmosphere, surrounding mountains and access to nature.
Medellin, Colombia: Medellin offers a pleasant climate, green spaces and a vibrant expat community.
Beirut, Lebanon: Beirut combines history, culture and urban dynamism, despite political challenges.
Note that this list is based on research conducted in 2023 and the popularity of destinations for digital nomads may change over time.
🌎Which are the next destinations to launch their teleworking visa?
The next destinations that have expressed interest in this type of visa are:
- South Africa
- Albania
- Andorra
- Canada
- South Korea
- India
- Indonesia
- Italy
- Japan
- Latvia
- North Macedonia
- Montenegro
- Philippines
- Sri Lanka
These countries recognize the growing importance of remote work in the modern world and seek to attract qualified foreign professionals to contribute to their economies while enjoying the benefits of living in diverse and culturally rich environments.
However, it is important to note that immigration and visa policies may be subject to frequent changes and updates. For those interested in these opportunities, it is recommended to regularly check the official websites of the governments of these countries or consult reliable sources specializing in travel and immigration in order to stay informed of developments regarding teleworking visas.