Despite airline delays and cancellations, Americans are again on the move. Recently, these travelers may have had a job working from 'home' or remotely.
Covid and work from home has, in many cases, redefined "home".
Now "home" can be a temporary place and 'elsewhere' outside the United State.
Many travelers will visit foreign countries and will stay for an allotted time, using their tourist visas.
However, there are those stalwart individuals who decide that they want a larger and longer experience and decide to remain and work in a foreign country.
Working and Tourism. A 'normal' tourist visa does not allow a tourist to be employed in most cases. However, there is now the exception known as the 'digital nomad visa'. (These visas have to be applied for in advance)
A Different Type of Visa. Different countries have different and unique names for the type of visa that allows a person to become a 'temporary remote worker' and stay in the country to work. And many countries that offer these 'nomad visas' do so with strings attached. For example some require a healthy bank balance and proof of income and prior remote employment before they will consider a person for a special visa.
Which Countries? The list of countries offering 'digital nomad visas' has been growing exponentially. Let's face it, giving income earning tourists the ability to work and pay taxes is good economic sense. Simply entering "temporary remote worker' can provide you information.
Some of the countries offering this special visa may surprise you, for example Germany, Iceland, and Norway; Mexico, Malta and Dubai. Germany's visa goes by the catchy name of 'Freiberufler' and in Taiwan a person can even apply for the Employment Gold Card which is very very flexible.
According to 'nomadgirl' (a website for those with the traveling entrepreneurial spirit) there are 42 countries (at last writing) that have (or intend to offer) a special 'nomad visa' to work as a temporary remote worker.
So gather your suitcase and your laptop and take your entrepreneurship to the next level in a foreign country, as a 'remoter'; a 'digital nomad' and take a 'workation'.
Requirements Vary. Keep in mind, these visas will have special requirements, costs, taxation, and legalities to follow. Before you take the plunge, review the application process carefully and know your rights as a temporary remote worker.
If you work for a larger company, explore their policies about remote work in a foreign country. Your company might even be willing to assist you with the details.
If you still have questions, seek professional guidance.
And before you leave for an extended stay in a foreign country, update your estate planning documents.
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