Germany’s so‑called freelancer visa is one of the country’s key residence options for non EU remote workers who wish to live in Germany while working independently for clients worldwide. Although there is no visa formally labeled as a digital nomad permit, the residence permit for freelance activity under Section 21 of the German Residence Act…
Originally published on Nomad Stays. [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] What if your next work base was a sun-drenched home in medieval southern France — rent-free, with a pool, fast Wi-Fi, and two cats for company? That’s exactly what I found when I became a housesitter for a month in Uzès — and it changed how I think…
India continues to attract millions of international visitors each year, drawn by its culture, scale and iconic landmarks. But travel experts warn that independent backpacking trips across the country can expose tourists to significant risks […]
I’m a writer and yoga teacher based in Washington DC. I’ve travelled widely, but this time I did something different. I went to Chile — not for a holiday, and not to become an expat. I went to live there for a while, to keep working, to keep earning and to see whether there’s a…
A leading tax advisory says Brazilians who obtained Portugal’s D8 digital-nomad visa after 2025 risk paying up to 70 % in combined taxes because the old NHR regime is closed. Companies and individuals must align immigration and tax planning or face heavy liabilities.
A 10 April legal briefing confirms Brazil still lacks a formal Digital Nomad Visa; remote workers must instead use tourist- or work-visa channels and heed tax-residency triggers. Employers and freelancers should review compliance steps while Congress stalls on Bill 1.873/2021.
Digital nomads sure are a lucky bunch, aren’t they? Who wouldn’t be jealous of being able to spin a globe, point to a destination, and be able to pack up and move there, all while still earning a paycheck? To no surprise, Italy, with its storybook romance from city to city and town to town,…
These European nations are seeing increased interest from British digital nomads for their pleasant weather, robust remote working facilities and relatively low cost of living.
The Digital Nomad Visa, formally implemented in March last year, allows foreign remote workers to reside in the country for up to three years while earning income from international employers.
For a long time, the mental image of a digital nomad came with a standard backdrop: rice terraces, a cold Bintang, and the faint sound of a scooter revving somewhere in Canggu. Bali defined the aesthetic. It shaped the expectation. However, something has quietly shifted in the global remote work conversation, and the island that…
Cross-border work may invite immigration, employment law, tax risks even in the short term
Santo Domingo.- 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 meeting point for entrepreneurs, investors,…
The European Union introduces stricter rules for travelling with pets, requiring all dogs and cats moving between member states to carry an individual European pet passport from April 22. The measure applies to non-commercial travel […]
Not to sound braggadocious, but some of us have the ultimate freedom to choose our home base at any given time. Of course, there are some bureaucratic hurdles to clear first, but pointing at a map, packing your bags with your laptop in tow and passport in hand is the ultimate dream. I’ve graciously had…
Skift Take: Africa is finally tearing down its visa walls — but until intra-African flights get cheaper and more frequent, open borders alone won’t unlock the continent’s tourism potential. Read the Complete Story On Skift
Being a digital nomad and working from anywhere with an internet connection is easier than ever, especially in these countries that won’t tax your income.
What if your family tree held the key to living, working, and retiring anywhere across 27 different European countries? Obtaining irish citizenship is more than just getting a new passport; it’s a life-changing gateway to the EU. We know that the 18 month average processing times and the complex math of “reckonable residence” can feel like a…
Ground handling staff at 12 major airports in Spain are set to begin strike action from 27 March 2026, with walkouts expected to disrupt flights, baggage handling and passenger services during the Easter travel period. […]
Reserving a rental car should be one of the simpler tasks when planning a trip. Choose your car, pick your dates, pay, and you’re done. Except when you aren’t. Ever had a surprise waiting for […]
Golden visas and digital nomad visas both grant you legal residence in a foreign country. They both open the door to Schengen travel if you pick a European program, and both can, under the right conditions, lead to permanent residency and eventually citizenship. The two visa categories attract fundamentally different applicant profiles, impose different financial…
If you’re a digital nomad, you already know the drill: find a place with reliable wifi, decent coffee, and enough to do outside working hours that you don’t slowly lose your mind staring at a screen. Most nomad hubs deliver on the first two. Very few deliver on the third the way Crete does — especially if you run.
Originally published on Nomad Stays. [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] The digital nomad life offers the liberty to work at a beach hotel in Bali, a mountain lodge in Colombia, or a co-living flat in Lisbon. But what will you do when you put a puppy in the picture? It is not at all impossible to raise…
Foreign Transaction Fees Drain Nomad Budgets (Image Credits: Unsplash) Filipino digital nomads rely on credit cards for everything from booking flights and accommodations to daily expenses overseas. These cards provide financial flexibility amid frequent border crossings and variable currencies. Selecting one with low foreign transaction fees and travel perks can prevent unnecessary costs and enhance…
I, as well as others on our expert team here at Travel Off Path, have had the distinct pleasure of visiting Istanbul, which means we’ve stood on the edge of Europe and Asia. Not to boil any geographer’s blood, but there’s a swath of countries, such as Georgia, that feel more European than Asian despite…
A shared meal turns awkward when you reach for the check and your date looks offended. You lean in for a goodbye kiss and notice passersby staring with open disapproval. The person you met at […]
