A rising number of Americans are planning to work remotely abroad in 2025, focusing on countries that offer digital nomad visas. Gamblizard analyzed over 60 countries providing these visas, ranking the top 20 destinations based on criteria like rent, healthcare, and internet speed. Malaysia emerged as the top choice, noted for its low cost of living, excellent infrastructure, and accessibility to Southeast Asia. A record increase in searches for 'digital nomad' indicates growing interest among young Americans to live and work overseas.
More young Americans are rejecting the idea of returning to offices and actively planning to live and work abroad. We wanted to explore where they could do that well—live affordably, work remotely, and really get the most value out of that choice.
Malaysia's mix of affordability, modern infrastructure, and accessibility makes it incredibly attractive for remote workers.
U.S. searches for the term 'digital nomad' have jumped 254% this year, and studies show that one in four young Americans plan to go remote abroad in 2025.
The report analyzed every country currently offering digital nomad visas to U.S. citizens, ranking the top 20 destinations based on factors like rent, healthcare, internet speed and the income required to qualify for a visa.
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