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Some countries have moved to accommodate these hyper-mobile workers, just as employers move to assess the opportunities and potential risks of an increasingly dispersed workforce. As of the end of July 2024, more than 40 jurisdictions offer digital nomad or remote worker visas and permits. Of these, 41% are in the Americas, 31% are in Europe, 14% are in the Asia-Pacific region, and another 14% are in Africa and the Middle East. Roughly half of all countries offering some kind of remote work visas allow workers to reside in their territories for up to one year. Applicants often need to show proof of employment, meet income requirements, hold insurance policies to cover medical expenses and more.
This guide provides a searchable index of digital nomad and remote worker regulations around the world.