Ever wanted the freedom to travel wherever you please, whilst making money? Or to live the life of a digital nomad, setting up your office in a beachside café for the day on a paradise island? Remote working has become increasingly popular – and suddenly, radical options such as these don’t seem so crazy. In this article, we take a look at the countries actively inviting remote workers, offering specialised visas as well as a number of other incentives.
There are many benefits to remote working: no long commutes, more time for partners, and the comfort of your own home; but some people are starting to seek out better arrangements. Some are subletting their flats and fleeing to the fresh air of the countryside. Others are seizing the opportunity to sample living abroad.
Others still are going even further, seeking out paradise islands and swapping Starbucks for sandy beaches. Noticing this trend with remote workers, some countries are seizing the opportunity to welcome them, offering visas, accommodation options and more.
1. Georgia 🇬🇪
This beautiful country on the border between Europe and Asia is offering 1-year extendable visas to those wishing to come and stay as a remote worker. You need travel insurance, work for a client outside Georgia and one of the following:
- Minimum monthly income of $2,000 USD
- At least $24,000 USD in savings
From the beautiful cave city of Vardzia, to the beautiful ruins of Narikala Fortress, this country is bursting with cultural heritage and natural beauty. The country is also affordable compared to most of Western Europe, making daily living costs much lower.
2. Barbados 🇧🇧
If there is anywhere that deserves the term ‘paradise’, it is definitely Barbados.
For a fee of $2000 ($3000 for families), Barbados is offering remote workers a 12-month visa.
However, the terms of the contract demand that you must have an income of over $50,000 a year. For those lucky enough to be in that position, the door is open for a year of golden sands, turquoise sea and uninterrupted luxury and relaxation. Just don’t forget to do a bit of work in between your beach days!
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3. Estonia 🇪🇪
Over in Eastern Europe, Estonia is also offering a new Digital Nomad Visa, for workers to come and stay for up to a year.
Again, this country unfortunately has a minimum earn threshold of €3504 per month; but the visa itself costs only €100. Estonia is known for its gorgeous natural scenery and medieval cities.
The nation’s capital, Tallinn, is also a rapidly up-and-coming city, with a thriving arts scene and distinct, UNESCO protected, orange-roofed houses.
4. Bermuda 🇧🇲
Known as the place you go to and never come back from, perhaps you too will get sucked in by the beauty of this remote island.
By providing documentation and proof of health insurance, as well as proof of a ‘continuous source of income’ (supposedly no minimum), a year-long visa can be yours for $263.
With glorious pastel coloured buildings, the impossibly turquoise shorelines and even pink sand beaches, arriving in Bermuda feels like stepping out of reality and into pure paradise.
5. Aruba 🇦🇼
With discounts and ‘access to special local experiences’, Aruba stands out from the crowd by offering a ‘Happy Workation’.
This is more than simple visa access: Aruba advertises its package as a luxurious, extended holiday. Although the Visa scheme extends only up to 3-month long stints, there are no fees and no minimum income, making it open to all.
Simply book one of their specially chosen hotels or villas, (hotels are equipped with kitchens), and enjoy your relaxing getaway in the sun.
6. Anguilla 🇦🇮
Our final destination is Anguilla, another Caribbean island offering a year long visa.
With its 33-white sandy-beaches and reefs, Anguilla is a sun seeker's dream, as well as the place to go for fans of snorkelling, diving and adventure. The fee is $1,000 for under three months, and $2,000 for a year. Families are also allowed, with the fee increasing to $3,000.
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