The latest digital nomad news from around the world
From Freelancing to Employed: New Career Paths for Digital Nomads – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash) For years the digital nomad lifestyle was closely linked to freelancing, with many travelers building income through client work in fields such as writing, design, and marketing. That model delivered flexibility yet often came with income…
If you’re living in Spain on certain types of visas such as the Digital Nomad Visa, you will no longer be denied a renewal for absences longer than 183 days in a year. The Local spoke to visa experts about the latest court ruling.
It happened, you guys. Le jour J est arrivé. France is finally dipping its toes in the Digital Nomad Visa pond, with a little caveat we’ll get into in a bit, but hey, we’ve made it! With pretty much all of Europe, west to east and left to center having launched digital nomad visas at…
Nomad Citizen: A New Social Safety Net for Entrepreneurs – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash) Location-independent workers often discover too late that standard travel policies and employer-style benefits leave critical holes in protection. Health needs, income loss, and long-term security rarely align with the fragmented coverage most digital nomads assemble on their…
If you’re thinking of applying for Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa this year, here’s what you need to know about what’s changing and what’s getting stricter.
By Jonathan Joel Mentor | @jonathanjmentor Dear Señor Presidente Luis Abinader, The Dominican Republic is positioned to compete in the global market for mobile high-income labor. The constraint is no longer demand, but policy design. The global remote workforce is no longer a trend. It is a structural reallocation of talent, income, and economic activity…
Spain’s annual income tax season runs from April to June and if you’re here on Spain’s digital nomad visa, it’s likely you’ll have to complete one.
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – April, 2025. The Digital Nomad Summit Santo Domingo (DNS) today announced new program developments that advance the Dominican Republic’s emergence as a regional hub for innovation, remote work, and cross-border commercial activity. With expanded partnerships, confirmed speakers, and new initiatives under development, DNS continues positioning Santo Domingo as a global…
The United States has given the European Union a deadline of 31 December 2026 to grant American authorities access to sensitive national police databases, or face the suspension of visa-free travel to the US for […]
UK holiday bookings are rising as disruption in the Middle East pushes more travellers to look closer to home. Booking.com said searches for May half-term UK holidays were up 20% on last year, while Airbnb […]
For years Bali has been a laid back base for global digital nomads, but a series of new rules, fees and stricter immigration checks mean remote workers planning a 2026 stay now face a more complex set of requirements than in the past. Get the latest news straight to your inbox! From Easygoing Haven to…
Russia and Saudi Arabia have launched a landmark mutual visa-free travel regime that allows citizens of both countries to visit for up to 90 days, a shift widely viewed as a catalyst for new tourism flows, business activity and closer ties between two of the world’s most influential energy producers. Get the latest news straight…
A new partnership between Ethiopian Airlines and Visa is signaling a step change in how travelers move, book, and pay across Africa, aligning aviation and payments infrastructure to deliver a more seamless tourism experience on the continent. Get the latest news straight to your inbox! A Strategic Alliance Built Around Frictionless Travel Publicly available information…
Governments across the Middle East, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Jordan, are introducing temporary humanitarian concessions such as visa extensions and emergency re-entry waivers as regional conflict, disrupted airspace and fragile ceasefires leave tens of thousands of travellers stranded abroad. Get the latest news straight to your…
Bali is intensifying its crackdown on tourist visa abuses, with recent enforcement and public guidance making clear that influencers, creators, and wellness practitioners can no longer assume unpaid collaborations or portfolio-building projects are safely outside Indonesian immigration law. Get the latest news straight to your inbox! From Paradise for Creators to High-Risk Immigration Hotspot For…
Egypt is preparing to overhaul how many international visitors enter the country, introducing a fully digital visa-on-arrival system at Cairo International Airport that replaces paper stickers with secure QR code e-visas from August 2026. Get the latest news straight to your inbox! New Digital System Targets Faster, Smoother Arrivals According to recent government announcements and…
Computer glitches to Lisbon airport’s electronic digital border controls failed again this week as Portugal gears up to receive millions of holiday-makers for the summer season. Portugal’s authorities at the airports management company ANA admitted to “constraints” as the airport suffered long queues and staff had to process passengers manually on Tuesday. Low-cost airline Ryanair…
Goa has seen a sharp fall in foreign tourist arrivals over the past eight years, with the Indian beach state losing about 45% of its overseas visitors as more travellers choose Thailand and other Southeast […]
Nearly half of Germans have already fallen victim to travel fraud, according to a new study from security firm McAfee. The research found that 48% of German travellers said they had been caught out by […]
Arguably Europe’s most iconic city is going against the grain in the day and age of overtourism. Rather than yank welcome mats right out from tourists’ feet, they’re ready to embrace more despite already being such a year-round hotspot to immerse in its tangible history of ancient temples and open-air ruins. Boasting affordability across the…
Chiang Mai has once again gained international recognition after Forbes magazine named it one of the world’s eight leading destinations for digital nomads and creators in 2026.
Canada has updated its guidance for “digital nomads” — people who work remotely for employers or clients outside their country of stay — clarifying that eligible foreign nationals may remain in Canada as visitors for up to six months while continuing to work remotely for foreign employers or clients outside Canada. According to updated guidance…
For years, Bali held a near-mythical status in the remote work world. Cheap rent, warm weather, great coffee, and a community of like-minded people building businesses from laptops – it seemed too good to be true. For many who stayed long enough, it turned out that it was. Bali’s charm is fading for many long-term…
Skift Take: “Travel companion” Grab clearly isn’t ready to say goodbye at the border. With its cross-border taxi pilot, Grab is stretching the definition of “last mile” into an international one, keeping travelers in-app the entire way. Read the Complete Story On Skift
Digital nomads and remote workers abroad face costly mistakes—from visas to taxes to lifestyle missteps. Here’s what to know before making the move.
