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 …
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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 …
Launched in July 2024, the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) is expected to make Thailand a digital nomad capital of Asia. DTV allows eligible digital nomads and remote workers to live and work in Thailand for up to 180 consecutive days, with the option to extend it within a five-year validity period. But how easy is …
Digital nomads looking to head to a fascinating ancient country at the crossroads of European and Arabic cultures will be delighted to know that a long-term digital nomad visit is now available in Türkiye with its new digital nomad visa. Why Türkiye? Türkiye is jam-packed with history, culture and fascinating attractions for digital nomads to …
Kenya is stepping onto the international scene by introducing new work permits or visas for digital nomads, starting October 2, 2024. The initiative, announced by President William Ruto at the 2024 “Magical Kenya Travel Expo,” is expected to attract 5 million tourists, remote workers and digital nomads by 2027. But pause for a moment and …
Over the past two weeks, Bali has deported dozens of foreigners posing as “digital nomads” and “investors” who have been exploiting loopholes in the pre-investment, investment and other types of visas. While Indonesia, and Bali in particular, remain open to welcoming foreign investments, the country is now taking steps to ensure that only those who …
The Kingdom of Thailand is reportedly developing innovative strategies to attract digital nomads following the launch of the new “Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)” in July, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa. In a recent interview, the minister told local reporters that he aims to attract a significant number of digital nomads, who, he says, …