In recent years, a new phenomenon of remote work has spread, called the digital nomads, who are a group of those who depend for their livelihood on remote and free work, and benefit from this advantage in commuting and traveling between countries to learn, develop their skills and discover new cultures.

With the increasing demand for the remote labor market due to the recommendations imposed by the Corona pandemic on the labor market, the opportunities for digital nomads in the global market increased, which forced many countries to consider the future of "digitization and migration" and open new horizons and opportunities to legalize the conditions of digital nomads by allocating a type. New travel visas that suit their living conditions, in order to encourage those countries to attract more creators in various fields, which in turn revives the economic mobility in those countries.

Digital nomads have had difficulty obtaining relatively long-term visas, most of which do not exceed 90 days, while in some cases, the maximum visa that you can obtain is only 30 days, so they have had to seek stability for longer periods in some countries. For long-term visas.

In this report, we tour the most important countries that have opened their doors for digital nomads by 2021.

Georgia

Georgia allows the digital nomad visa through only two conditions, namely fixed work and health insurance. It does not impose restrictions on monthly income and suffices with proof of the possibility of sustainable livelihood in Georgia, and you simply obtain a remote work visa, according to the Lonely Planet website, which specializes in affairs. Travel.

Czech Republic

The Czech Republic offers a one-year visa through the application for residency for commercial purposes, and requires a pre-plan for housing and residence in the Czech Republic, and Prague is characterized by very high Internet speed and low cost of living, so many digital nomads consider it an ideal option.

Indonesia and Bali

The long-term stay in Indonesia and Bali paved the way for the formal legalization of the status of digital nomads, as more than 2,400 travelers and businessmen signed a petition to the Indonesian government, requesting to overcome the obstacles to residency for digital nomads in the two countries.

In the past years, large numbers have poured into the two countries because of their more expensive standard of living than the aforementioned countries, and much less financial requirements than the countries of Europe and the island of Barbados, and despite the absence of a clear visa in the name of digital nomads, their status in Indonesia is stable and their numbers are increasing. Ongoing, experts think it's only a matter of time to legalize their status as digital nomads without spoofing.

Countries' responses to legalize the status of digital nomads successive to suit the requirements of the stage (social networking sites)

Germany

Germany opens opportunities for digital travelers to obtain a visa in the name of "Freiberufler", which is specific to remote work and self-employment, and the duration of the visa is up to 3 years, and requires registration in local tax offices and payment of taxes to the German government. It also includes another category, which is the artist visa, which It applies in Berlin only and is for artists who are proficient in drawing, music and writing. The assessment is carried out by the local tax office, which has the right to certify each person and his papers separately.

Barbados

The island of Barbados offers the Caribbean atmosphere and turquoise beaches, and is one of the most wonderful tropical environments in the world, and is characterized by simplicity and tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of city life, and completely far from the causes of air pollution, and requires an annual income of more than 50 thousand dollars or equivalent to 4000 dollars per month, in order to obtain On a digital nomad visa, or direct application on a 12-month visa, which costs $ 2,000 for individuals and $ 3,000 for families to stay for a long time on the island.

Mexico

Mexico allows obtaining a residence visa that ranges from one to 3 years, and requires proof of income of more than 1620 US dollars during the last 6 months before applying, or a bank account balance of more than 27 thousand dollars, and it is one of the most important digital nomad destinations for travel in the past years.

Estonia

Estonia is one of the leading countries in the field of digital nomad visas, and it has paved the way for businessmen and self-employed to obtain a long-term residence visa, with the only condition being proof of a monthly income of 3,500 euros.

Estonia is the gateway to the rest of Europe, as it is a small country with a rich history, and the country is linked by a high-quality free transportation network.

More countries will join this locomotive in the near future after the increased demand for the remote work market, and the conditions for suspending travel due to the Corona pandemic have called on many digital nomads to think about stability and obtain long-term residency, after continuous travel was their goal.

The responses of countries continue in ways that ensure their participation in the tax systems in those countries and legalize their status despite their changing incomes, but it seems that the requirements of the new situation push everyone to change in a way that suits the requirements of the stage.