Every nomad visa available in 2021
Tags: Digital Nomad Visa, Digital Nomad Lifestyle, Nomad, Work Remotely, Remote Work

Until now, digital nomads had been navigating the vague silver lining of tourist visas when it came to legally entering a country and working remotely for a company outside of its frontiers. However, the COVID pandemic and the change of paradigm in the workforce from on-site to remote has increased the incentives for countries to create a legal landmark for remote work. This is especially true for destinations that traditionally relied on seasonal tourism that now see long-term remote work tourism as a way to create a new, and more stable, source of income.

So, what other countries have decided to follow Barbados’ example and open their borders to Digital Nomads?

Caribbean

We don’t need to go too far to find the first examples of other digital nomad friendly destinations. Any Caribbean resident will tell you that when one island comes up with an innovation that works, the other islands will follow close behind. It seems like the Barbados Welcome Stamp visa is not an exception, and we can already talk about its different versions in other islands of the Caribbean.

Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda have launched a new digital nomad residency program that will allow remote workers to live and work on the island for up to 2 years. The requirements of The Nomad Digital Resident Visa are:

You have to be employed or self-employed while paying income taxes to your place of residence or native country.

You must prove earnings of at least $50,000 a year and that you can support yourself as well as any other members of your family members joining you.

You have to prove that your employer is based outside of a Caribbean country.

Proof of health insurance coverage for the duration of your stay.

The application fee for a single applicant is $1,500; $2,000 for a couple; and $3,000 for a family of three or more.

Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands launched the Global Citizen Concierge Program which allows you to live and work remotely from the Cayman Islands for up to 2 years. The requirements are:

You have to prove that you are employed outside of Cayman Islands.

You have to prove that you make at least $100,000 a year.

Couples must earn a combined minimum of $150,000, and families with one or more children must make at least $180,000 a year.

Couples must earn a combined minimum of $150,000, and families with one or more children must make at least $180,000 a year. A notarized bank reference and 6 months of bank statements.

Provide a Federal criminal record or similar documentation.

Proof of health insurance coverage for the duration of your stay.

Your application must include a notarized bank reference and your criminal records. The application fee is $1,469 and an extra $500 per dependent.

Bermuda

Bermuda announced their One Year Residential Certificate is specificially created with digital nomads in mind. The requirements are:

You must provide proof of employment and show sufficient means or a continuous source of income to support you during your stay on the island.

Proof of health insurance coverage for the duration of your stay.

Proof you have no prior conviction for an indictable offense.

The application fee is $263.

Other dreamy destinations with digital nomad programs

Apart from the aforementioned Caribbean islands, other equally stunning destinations are opening their doors to digital nomads:

Mauritius

Mauritius Premium Visa applications are now open! The visa will allow you to stay on the island for up to 1 year. The requirements are:

You have to prove that you are self-employed or that you work for a company outside of Mauritius.

Proof of accommodation for the length of your stay.

Proof of health insurance coverage for the duration of your stay.

The Premium Visa is issued free of charge. There is no processing fee applicable.

We also suggest you check the Covid restrictions for each country — Mauritius requires a negative PCR test administered not more than 7 days prior to the date of travel.

Dubai

Dubai launched its own Remote Work Nomad Visa!

Here are the requirements:

Passport with a minimum of 6 months validity.

You must prove that you earn a minimum of $5,000 a month by submitting proof of employment, your last month’s pay stub, and three months of bank statements. If accepted, you will be able to access banking, the rental market, and to contract telecoms and utilities. You will also be able to enroll your kids in school in case you have a family!

Health insurance with UAE coverage validity.

The application fee is $287.

Georgia

Remotely from Georgia program allows remote workers and nomads to enter Georgia despite the current Covid-19 restrictions. To apply you must be a national of one of these countries and prove that you earn a minimum of $2,000 a month as you will need to pay taxes while working in the country.

We wrote everything about the process, requirements and what Georgia has to offer to remote workers here.

Iceland

Iceland has opened its borders to remote workers beyond the Schengen area (but only if you make at least $88,000 annually!) This is the minimum requirement to take part in the Work in Iceland program, which allows nationals from the following countries to live and work in the country for up to 6 months.

Apart from the minimum income stated above, you need to prove you are not working for an Icelandic company and that you have health insurance coverage for the duration of your stay.

The visa application processing fee is roughly around $60, with an additional $43 for the passport processing fee.

Estonia

Estonia has always been a pioneer when it comes to attracting remote workers and nomads. With the Estonia Digital Nomad Visa, you are allowed to live and work remotely in the country for up to 1 year.

The requirements are:

You need to prove that you are employed by a company outside of Estonia, or that you are a freelancer whose clients are located outside of the country. You must also prove that you are able to perform your work remotely.

You must present proof of your gross income per month for the last six months. The minimum requirement is $4,130 (€3,504) per month.

The application fee is between $94 and $117 depending on the length of your intended stay. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Estonia’s borders are currently open to people traveling from a limited group of approved countries outside the EU, Schengen Zone, or the UK. Only people coming from these approved countries can apply for a Digital Nomad Visa.

As more countries start realizing the economic potential of hosting long-term remote workers, it seems almost certain that this momentum of new digital nomad visas will continue. We will continue to update this list as new digital visas emerge while we work towards a better, borderless world.