This directory lists visa and residency schemes created to facilitate the movement of digital nomads and other remote workers across national borders. Please note that programs created explicitly to target digital nomads are included alongside programs which were not made-for-purpose but are commonly utilized by digital nomads have also been included for comparison.
This resource is created and maintained by Lily Bruns. Please contact me on LinkedIn for questions and collaborations.
The data below has been taken from government sources whenever possible, but is heavily supplemented by data recorded and shared by the following directories and blogs. This resource continues to be a work in progress. Any mistakes are likely my own.
<aside> 🚨 This directory is not intended as a legal reference or immigration advice. Its sole purpose is to track mobility schemes for comparison, analysis, and benchmarking.
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This directory can be viewed in both table and gallery formats. Please scroll down for explanations of categories and descriptions.
Please refer to the notes below for guidance on coding and categories.
Refers to the name of the country hosting the visa scheme. Countries may be listed multiple times if multiple visas are available which may be suitable for digital nomads and remote workers.
This database is split into the following regions: