Since COVID-19 began, more than 50 “Digital Nomad” Visas have been created by countries that have recognized the value of having high-earning longer-term temporary residents who earn their money elsewhere, but spend their money in the local economy.

Estonia created the world’s first digital nomad visa in July 2020, allowing qualified people to live in Estonia for one year while working remotely from their home country. Since then Europe has roundly adopted the concept with Armenia, Cypress, Croatia, Cypress, Czech Republic, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Spain and Turkey all creating or announcing remote work visas.