"The convergence of high-speed internet and the normalization of remote work, particularly since the pandemic, has led to a sharp rise in the number of people choosing to work from a different country, seeking out new cultural experiences and a relatively better quality of life. And over the past five years, since 2020, governments around the world have launched 91% of today's digital nomad visa programs, looking to attract more of these skilled workers."
"The vast majority of these 64 visas, 66%, offer a one-year visa as standard, and while some are renewable, this might only be possible by obtaining a different visa type or by leaving the country to renew it and then returning. Taiwan, Colombia, and Norway notably offer longer-term visas, such as two to three years."
Spain ranks first in the 2025 Global Citizen Solutions Digital Nomad rankings. The convergence of high-speed internet and normalized remote work has increased the number of people choosing to work from another country. Sixty-four countries now offer digital nomad visas, and 91% of current programs launched since 2020. Most visas (66%) are one-year terms; Taiwan, Colombia, and Norway offer two- to three-year options. Fifty-eight percent of programs are open to all nationalities; about a quarter target non-EU/EEA/Swiss, 16% restrict specific passports, and 3% filter by profession. Few programs directly lead to permanent residency, with Spain, Greece, and the Czech Republic as exceptions. Some countries provide pathways to longer-term residency.
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