Bulgaria has officially launched a digital nomad visa aimed at attracting remote workers and freelancers from non-EU countries, positioning itself as a new hotspot for location-independent professionals. The new visa, officially named the “Residence Permit for Remote Work,” allows non-EU citizens who are employed or self-employed abroad to legally reside and work remotely from Bulgaria …
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Slovenia has formally introduced a temporary residence permit for digital nomads, effective November 21, 2025, creating a clear legal pathway for non-EU/EEA remote workers to live in the country while continuing employment or contract work for entities based outside Slovenia. The government’s framing is explicit: the permit is designed for remote professionals who do not …
Spain and Portugal continue to be premier destinations for remote professionals seeking long-term residency options in Europe. As digital nomad visas evolve across the continent, both countries have refined their frameworks in 2025 to attract global location-independent workers, each with distinct requirements, benefits, and lifestyle implications. Understanding the comparative landscape is critical for prospective applicants …
Unfortunately for digital nomads, there just are not as many digital nomad visas available in Africa like there are in Asia and Europe. However, there is one new one that has remote workers from around the world ready to head south to Africa. South Africa, that is. Why South Africa? One of the most diverse …
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 …
Malaysia is coming out the big winner with digital nomads. So far, the country has approved more than 2,000 digital nomad visas since the program started two years ago. Let’s take a look at the approval numbers and rates and then review what has made this country in Asia so popular with digital nomads around …
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 …
Known for its cumbersome bureaucracy, Spain is living up to that reputation with a new set of paperwork requirements for digital nomads who own businesses. For those of us familiar with Spain’s red tape, it comes as no surprise: midway through any process, officials start demanding additional documents, turning even the simplest procedures into unnecessarily …