In their quest to tackle the depopulation crisis devastating Europe, local communities are getting creative. One such example is Oliete, a rural Spanish village aiming to attract digital nomads through its innovative “Adopt-an-Olive-Tree” program and cutting-edge coworking space. For those unfamiliar with Oliete, this is a picturesque, landlocked village in Teruel, in the autonomous community …
Maria Valencia
Two weeks were all that it took for Sertac Yener, a British citizen, to become the first holder of Kazakhstan’s new digital nomad visa, according to the Ministry of Tourism. With the introduction of this scheme, the government aims to generate approximately USD 7.3 million, granted that 500 remote workers successfully apply for the program …
In his crusade to run a country with “more public transport and less Lamborghinis,” Spain’s socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is pushing forward a new law to scrap the so-called Golden Visas, a move that directly impacts digital nomads and entrepreneurs. The controversial remark was uttered in September, referring to the introduction of more aggressive …
While the exact launch date for Taiwan’s digital nomad visa is yet to be confirmed, the government has announced it will extend its validity from six months to a full year. This move suggests that Taiwanese authorities are not only addressing their own workforce needs but also looking to position Taiwan to compete with neighboring …
Six Caribbean nations are engaged in a race to lure digital nomads by rolling out enticing visa programs. With the region’s sun-kissed beaches and laid-back lifestyle, it’s no surprise that a digital strategist has identified one of these islands as the next potential hotspot for remote workers. Of course, we are talking about Keron Rose, …
Fukuoka, known for its majestic ancient temples and thriving tech scene, is once again hosting its annual conference, Colive Fukuoka 2024—a month-long, unique event for digital nomads in Asia. Throughout October, remote workers and entrepreneurs can immerse themselves in an exclusive lineup of business, tech, and cultural events. However, the highlight of the month runs …
Here we go again—the national Spanish government has announced new legislation aimed at cracking down on short-term rentals, directly affecting digital nomads and short-term visitors, who are the primary users of this provision. In a bid to “put an end to fraud” and “curb short-term rentals,” Spanish President Pedro Sánchez sent the new regulation draft …
The Philippines recently announced updates to its digital nomad visa program, aiming to simplify the process and stay competitive in a region where several attractive destinations offer similar visas. To boost the economy and increase tourism revenue, authorities approved a digital nomad visa scheme back in June 2023, under the Digital Nomad Act. The initial …
Digital nomadism often brings to mind images of exotic beaches in Southeast Asia or the sunny streets of Barcelona, but that’s not always the case. Many remote workers just choose to relocate within the United States, whether for convenience, time zone considerations or to stay close to their loved ones. A new study by Instant …
While digital nomadism might seem like a recent trend, and it is, it was actually anticipated as far back as 1997, when emerging futuristic technologies promised to break the heavy chains that tied workers to their desks from 9 to 5. In its early stages, digital nomads were mostly associated with men from developed countries …