Destinations around the World welcoming Remote Workers

While the threat of the Covid Pandemic is still present and restrictions are changing by the day, the fact remains that a lot of people can technically work from virtually anywhere these days. If you had a choice, where in the World would you rather be based to work remotely?

While we dream, we’ve taken a look at some countries that are actively encouraging remote workers to spend time with them as they try to boost their local economies.

Barbados – Welcome Stamp

The Barbados Government recently announced the introduction of a 12-month Barbados Welcome Stamp. This new remote work programme establishes a visa to allow people to work remotely in Barbados for a maximum of 12 months. The visa is available to anyone who meets the visa requirements and whose work is location independent, whether individuals or families. More Information HERE

Iceland - Work in Iceland program

Iceland allows remote workers to stay for up to six months. To apply, you must work for a non-Icelandic company or be self-employed and have appropriate health insurance. More information can be found HERE

 Mauritius - Premium Travel Visa

Applicants must earn their income off-island and can stay for 1 year.

Details are scarce, and the application form is still in the works. But according to Mauritius' Economic Development Board website, the only requirements are that applicants work for themselves or companies outside of Mauritius (aka that their source of income is and remains outside of the island); that they provide proof of their long-term stay plans, such as a rental home; and that they have travel and health insurance. More information HERE

Cayman Islands – Global Citizen Concierge Program

Offer for remote workers to stay tax free for up to two years. More information HERE

Antigua and Barbuda – Nomad Digital Residence Program

The program that will allow people to work from there for up to two years. To get this special resident status, workers must prove that they can support themselves as well as any family members joining them. They must also prove that their employers are based outside of the Caribbean country, and must maintain health insurance throughout their stay. More information HERE

Dubai in the United Arab Emirates - One-year Virtual Working Program

The visa issued will allow remote workers and their families to stay in the city for up to a year, while working for companies that are based overseas. If approved, they'll be able to open a local bank account, get a local phone number and internet access, and enrol their kids in school. Best of all, Dubai doesn't charge any income tax. More information HERE

Estonia - Digital Nomad Visa Program

The digital nomad program will be open to all EU and International travellers. Launched officially in August, they say the program is the first of its kind in the European Union.

Applicants must prove that they can do their job remotely, and that they are either employed by a company that's registered outside of Estonia, self-employed with a business that is registered outside of the country, or that they are freelancers that work mostly with clients based outside of the nation. More Information HERE

Bermuda - Residency Certificate Policy

The policy allows remote workers and students to live on the Caribbean island for up to a year. In order to qualify, the applicant must be older than 18, have health insurance, supply proof of employment and/or enrollment in an educational program, and show sufficient means and/or a continuous source of income, according to the Government of Bermuda. More Information HERE

Mexico

Live and work in Mexico for up to four years with the country's temporary resident visa. Their temporary resident visa allows visitors to live in Mexico for a year and after that, it could be extended for an additional three years. More information HERE

These are just a few of the options – As a member of the EU and if thinking you’re thinking about remotely working in another EU Country, check out this site for information regarding working and living in another EU Country – HERE