Best Countries for Digital nomads (with remote work visas!)
More and more Americans are embracing remote work and becoming Digital Nomads.
If you've ever thought about joining the Peace Corps, you're not alone.
Many companies have even scrapped their office completely, allowing their employees to work from anywhere in the world.
Some countries are starting to roll out digital nomad visas, allowing travelers to live and work remotely for one year in that country.
Take a look at these countries currently offering digital nomad visas.
Best for income tax-free living: costa rica
You'll find great weather year-round, a low cost of living (about $1000 a month!), plenty of internet cafes, and tax-free living for remote workers living in Costa Rica. Plus, they have affordable healthcare!
Cost of visa: $190
Best for low minimum income: portugal
Friendly people, gorgeous architecture, and sparkling beaches are luring digital nomads in droves. While they don't have digital nomad visas, their D7 visa allows for remote work while living in Portugal.
Cost of Visa: $77 for less than 1 year
Best for easy application process: croatia
Croatia has truly embraced the digital nomad movement and even offers a dedicated village for remote workers located just outside the waterfront city of Zadar.
Cost of visa: $180 (local consulate in US)
Best for Single professionals: hungary
Hungary’s digital nomad visa is marketed specifically to single remote workers under the age of 40. It's also a low-cost country, with one bedroom apartments in Budapest being about roughly $405 a month.
Cost of visa: $112
Best for established digital nomad program: estonia
Did you know Estonia was the first country to launch a digital nomad visa? They began offering them in 2020, and since its launch, Estonia has become a hub for digital nomads, with plenty of wifi cafes and co-working spots.