Digital Nomad Visas and Remote Working Visas
Remote working has transformed where professionals can live and how businesses access international talent. A Digital Nomad Visa or Remote Working Visa can allow eligible foreign nationals to live in another country while continuing to work remotely for an overseas employer, business or clients.
Hudson McKenzie advises individuals, entrepreneurs, freelancers, remote employees and international businesses on digital nomad immigration routes, remote working visas, residence permits and cross-border immigration compliance.
Digital nomad and remote working immigration routes are designed for people who want to live in one country while continuing to work remotely for an employer, business or clients located elsewhere.
The terminology and legal structure differ considerably between jurisdictions. A country may refer to its programme as a Digital Nomad Visa, Remote Work Visa, Remote Worker Residence Permit, Nomad Residence Permit or another national immigration category. Eligibility, income requirements, permitted activities, family rights and visa duration also vary between countries.
These routes are generally different from conventional employment visas. In many jurisdictions, applicants are expected to continue working for an overseas employer or overseas clients rather than entering the local labour market.
It is therefore important to establish the correct immigration position before relocating. Working online does not automatically mean that work is permitted under a tourist or visitor status.
Hudson McKenzie can assess the proposed destination, employment or business arrangements and personal circumstances and advise on the appropriate immigration route.
Digital Nomad Visa and Remote Working Requirements
What is a Digital Nomad Visa and Who Can Apply?
Countries, Income Requirements and Supporting Documents
Remote Work, Tourist Visas, Local Employment and Family Members
Remote Working for Employers, Tax and Immigration Compliance
How Hudson McKenzie Can Help
Hudson McKenzie advises individuals and businesses on Digital Nomad Visa and remote working immigration services across multiple jurisdictions.
For individuals, our lawyers can assess available visa and residence options, eligibility requirements, income thresholds, supporting documents, dependant applications and the immigration implications of working remotely from another country.
For employers, we can advise on the immigration aspects of international remote working arrangements, including whether an employee requires immigration permission, the permitted scope of remote work and the implications of cross-border assignments.
We can also assist freelancers, consultants and entrepreneurs in identifying immigration routes that reflect the nature of their overseas business or client activities.
For broader international immigration support, explore Hudson McKenzie’s Global Immigration Services.
Where remote working may create tax, payroll or permanent establishment considerations, our immigration team can also work alongside appropriate Global Mobility Tax advisers.
If you are considering living or working remotely in another country, or your organisation is developing an international remote working programme, speak to Hudson McKenzie for advice based on the relevant jurisdiction and circumstances.
