The digital nomad lifestyle refers to individuals working remotely while traveling or living abroad, as seen in locations such as Athens, where around 2,000 remote workers were active in September according to Nomad List.

Countries such as Croatia, Greece, Norway, and Germany are popular with digital nomads, each with varying visa regulations designed to attract global talent while often limiting stays or requiring periodic departure, as in Croatia where digital nomads must leave for six months after a year-long visa.

Some countries, like Norway, offer independent contractor visas for up to six years, requiring proof of contracts with clients.

In Germany, digital nomads may need to register as residents and pay tax, though the country provides excellent healthcare, a robust social system, and easy travel connections across Europe.

Concerns persist in local communities that an influx of digital nomads may drive up housing costs and disrupt social cohesion, and advocates suggest that nomads engage with and give back to their temporary communities, such as by volunteering or offering language help.

For digital nomads, managing time effectively, maintaining routines, and choosing work aligned with their skills and interests are essential to sustain productivity and prevent burnout.

The best-suited jobs for digital nomadism are those that do not require regular office attendance or strict schedules, often found in IT and digital fields, and commonly necessitate reliable internet access and proficiency with remote work tools.

Many digital nomad visa programs specifically target high-earning professionals in technology, with minimum income requirements, such as $24,000 USD annually in the Asia-Pacific region.

While the digital nomad lifestyle can offer flexibility, access to new cultures, and enhanced work-life balance, it also involves navigating restrictive visa conditions, community tensions, taxation issues, the risk of isolation, and the discipline to remain productive outside traditional work settings.

The digital nomad lifestyle appeals to people who seek freedom from traditional commitments like mortgages and property ownership, choosing to rent and move frequently, often staying in one place for just around 70 days.

Some see permanent travel and living in cheaper global regions as more affordable than owning a home and paying associated costs like heating.

Digital nomads argue that a life in motion is normal, rather than idyllic, and circumstances often still tie people to a residence despite their dreams.

Many countries now support digital nomads through specific visas, but in places without such programs, nomads may stay on tourist or student visas while authorities frequently overlook this practice.

Russians, especially IT professionals and entrepreneurs, are increasingly moving abroad due to political and business challenges at home, with demand for housing in destinations like Thailand rising sharply.

Latin American countries, which do not require Russian citizens to obtain visas, have seen hundreds of new Russian digital nomads in recent months, facilitated by relaxed entry rules and uncertain enforcement of Western sanctions.

Nearby countries such as Georgia, Turkey, and Armenia have also become popular relocation destinations, with a significant share of departing Russians being IT specialists who disagree with the war in Ukraine or seek a higher standard of living.

There is high demand for IT and related specialists both within Russia and abroad, with many Russian-founded companies hiring remotely and sometimes assisting employees with relocation.

However, job losses resulting from the departure of foreign companies have led some professionals to seek new online opportunities as freelancers or self-employed individuals, a trend encouraged by the Russian state as a way to stabilize the labor market.

For digital nomads, adapting to new work systems is a common challenge, as is continuous professional development—experts note a shortage of training opportunities to meet demand.

Tools commonly used by digital nomads include collaboration platforms, freelance marketplaces, and communication apps, with IT, marketing, and other digital professions being best suited to this lifestyle.

The importance of healthy professional relationships is highlighted, especially as workplaces transition away from being branches of global companies.

The digital nomad experience is described as both a test and a school of life, with the main value being people’s expertise and adaptability.

Some expect that many who leave for work as digital nomads may eventually return as circumstances change, but for now, the flexibility and mobility offered by this lifestyle continue to attract professionals, especially from sectors most impacted by political and economic shifts.

More than 100,000 people have left the digital sector in Russia, with many settling in Turkey, Georgia, Armenia, the United Arab Emirates, or Central Asia to continue working and being paid.

Europe has popular destinations for digital nomads, such as Bansko in the Perrin mountain range, which attracts people who enjoy nature and want a change from working at home.

Digital nomads use shared workspaces, build communities, and participate in activities together, replacing the boredom of isolation.

Professionals like Matthias, who started as an employee in a translation company, became independent entrepreneurs, traveling and working in countries such as Russia and the USA.

It is important for digital nomads to clarify that they are working and not just vacationing, as their lifestyle blends travel and remote work.

There is a trend toward creating not just coworking, but also co-living spaces, where the digital nomad community can take shared ownership and foster belonging.

People who want to establish such spaces should first examine their reasons for doing so, as success depends on clear motivation.

Countries are increasingly accepting digital nomads as innovators of new lifestyles rather than unstable workers, with some, like Algeria, making legal changes to attract foreign freelancers who can now operate their businesses and receive full payments for services.

A new salary calculator allows digital nomads to compare earnings in typical jobs like Graphic Designer across various OECD countries.

Many Americans are moving to Mexico for a lower cost of living, but this sometimes causes friction with locals, as some expats do not integrate or learn the local language.

Adapting to a host country can also mean lower-status or different work, as seen with immigrants working in service jobs in Mexico.

Some countries, like Portugal, actively market themselves to attract digital nomads and remote workers by making legislation and conditions favorable.

The competitive global market is evident in places like Israel, where a talent war has led to new company branches and high tech investment.

However, challenges remain; for example, in Egypt, economic crises and issues like power outages have caused programmers to lose jobs, as many cannot work outside official hours.

Digital nomads face hidden risks such as political instability, economic fluctuations, and the need for reliable infrastructure to maintain a steady income.

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology in some regions now offers training grants to encourage young people to work on freelance platforms and earn payments in hard currency.

The remote work trend is changing global work patterns, but digital nomads require careful planning, adaptability, and self-motivation to succeed in a landscape with both promised freedoms and significant challenges.

The digital nomad lifestyle allows individuals to travel freely and work from different countries, offering flexibility but requiring careful financial planning.

For many, the unpredictability of travel costs, such as high transportation fees and last-minute cancellations, quickly adds up and can cause significant stress.

Some digital nomads shift to a “Slow Nomad” approach, staying in one location for a month or longer to minimize costs and reduce logistical headaches.

Maintaining a stable and reliable cash flow remains a major challenge, especially due to banking complications encountered abroad.

Careful spending and thoughtful budgeting are essential to sustain this lifestyle, with a need to outsmart unnecessary expenses wherever possible.

Digital nomads often rely on the low cost of living in destinations like Chiang Mai in Thailand, Bali in Indonesia, or cities in Vietnam such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

While the lifestyle provides opportunities for personal reinvention and encountering diverse ways of living, the instability and stress involved can be daunting and even lead some to quit.

Remote work has become much more common globally since the COVID-19 pandemic, leading many countries to create “Digital Nomad Visas.”
These visas, such as those planned by Japan and Spain, allow remote workers to legally reside in a country while maintaining foreign employment, often with tax incentives and options to bring family members.

For instance, Spain’s upcoming visa program offers a reduced income tax rate (15% instead of 25%) for the first four years, and can be extended for up to five years.

Digital nomads must remain aware of their impact on local communities, as their presence can affect rental prices and the local way of life.

Work suited to the digital nomad lifestyle typically includes fields that rely on digital tools, remote communication, and project deliverables such as software development, design, writing, and online marketing.

Mastery of online tools, cloud services, and increasingly AI-powered applications is crucial, as they enable efficient collaboration, design, and productivity from anywhere in the world.

Learning to leverage new digital and AI tools is recommended for anyone entering this lifestyle to stay competitive and adapt to evolving remote work trends.

The digital nomad lifestyle refers to individuals working remotely while traveling or living abroad, as seen in locations such as Athens, where around 2,000 remote workers were active in September according to Nomad List.

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Digital nomads see their community grow in Greece

Greece seems to have entered the map of digital nomads for good.

According to data from Nomad List, it is estimated that in September of this year only, there were approximately 2,000 people working remotely in Athens alone.

The majority of workers who have registered a professional address in Greece in the past two years mainly originate from countries like Russia, Israel, Canada, the US and China.

That figure may actually be fairly conservative, if one considers that several European remote workers, who don’t need to register, have chosen Greece as their place of residence while working for some company or organization based abroad.

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Countries such as Croatia, Greece, Norway, and Germany are popular with digital nomads, each with varying visa regulations designed to attract global talent while often limiting stays or requiring periodic departure, as in Croatia where digital nomads must leave for six months after a year-long visa.

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Content: Thousands of digital nomads staying in Croatia, longer stay problematic

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Croatia, a country with a dwindling population, has become a hot destination for digital nomads - mostly young, highly educated and rich foreigners. Thousands of them are staying in the country, but the small number of those wishing to stay longer have to be resourceful as the law does not allow a stay of more than one year.

The global number of digital nomads is estimated at around 35 million. According to some estimates, that number is expected to reach one billion by 2035.

Croatia ranks high on the list of digital nomads’ favourite destinations. Even though data vary, depending on the source of information, a survey conducted by the Nomad List platform shows Croatia is globally the most attractive destination for digital nomads.

Croatia is a small country but what it offers is diverse so it attracts different groups of digital nomads, says Jan de Jong, founder of the Digital Nomads Croatia association.

The Dutch, who lives in Croatia, in 2020 launched amendment of the relevant laws owing to which Croatia introduced, as one of the first European countries to do so, a visa for digital nomads, enabling citizens of third countries to stay in the country for up to one year.

10,000 digital nomads staying in Croatia on a monthly basis

De Jong notes that one of the main reasons why digital nomads come to Croatia, besides infrastructure, which mostly includes the need for a good internet connection and an established community of digital nomads, is the lifestyle Croatia offers, which, in an addition to everything else, is very affordable.

That lifestyle seems to be very affordable to digital nomads, as an average digital nomad makes around €6,500 a month, according to Nomad List.

At the end of January 2023, there were 595 valid visas for digital nomads in Croatia, according to data from the Ministry of the Interior, however, that figure is much below the actual number of digital nomads staying in Croatia because it refers only to third-country citizens staying here for more than three months.

To get a complete picture of the situation, one should take into account EU citizens, who move freely throughout EU territory, including Croatia, without time limitations, as well as the large number of digital nomads from third countries staying in Croatia for less than a month.

The Ministry of the Interior says that it does not keep a record of the latter two categories of digital nomads, so their number can only be estimated.

Judging by trends for individual cities, including Zadar, Split and Zagreb, on the Nomad List platform, de Jong concludes that roughly 5,000 digital nomads arrive in Croatia a month. If every digital nomad is estimated to stay in Croatia for two months, one can say that around 10,000 digital nomads are staying in Croatia every month.

Meanwhile, after Croatia was one of the first European countries to introduce visas for digital nomads, other European countries have followed suit.

In addition to the basic requirements, such as remote work or self-employment and a certain minimum monthly income, which in Croatia amounts to €2,300, while in Iceland it is more than €6,000 – the visa for digital nomads also regulates the longest allowed stay in the country.

Croatia is one of the countries with more restrictive rules because if a digital nomad likes the country and wants to stay for more than a year, they must leave the country for at least six months in order to be able to apply for a visa again.

On the other hand, in other European countries the visa can mostly be extended, depending on the country, for example, in the Czech Republic a digital nomad visa can be extended for a period of three years in total.

Purpose of visa country’s tourist promotion

Even though de Jong says that the purpose of the visa for digital nomads was never to allow permanent stays, he notes that a certain number of digital nomads contact his association looking for advice on what to do if they want to stay in the country.

Asked if there is a legal way to extend the visa, the Ministry of the Interior says that that option does not exist and that it cannot even be extended with a permit for extended tourist stay.

The ministry explains this with the fact that the sole purpose of visas for digital nomads was “Croatia’s tourism promotion.”

One of those who got caught in that legal limbo is Steve Tsentserensky, a copywriter from Ohio, USA, who was among the first digital nomads to get a visa in Croatia.

During his six-month stay in Zagreb, he fell so much in love with the city that he decided to return for a longer period of time.

Asked how he would do that, because the law restricts his stay, unless he marries a Croat, establishes a company or finds employment, he says that he will do what is feasible to regulate his stay and probably again apply for a visa for digital nomads.

He stresses, however, that it would be good if the visa could be extended for a longer period of time, without applicants having to leave the country because they all have the possibility to reapply after the expiry of the six-month period, and the conditions are completely the same.

Another digital nomad, a woman from the USA, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said that after the expiry of her visa she did not want to leave the country and that, even though she kept the same job for which she receives a US salary, she found the solution in a fictitious employment contract.

Somebody offered me a work permit, she says cautiously. She considered other ways as well, such as starting a business, and was also advised to marry, but she believes that with the work permit she has also found a way to contribute to the community she lives in by paying taxes, because as a digital nomad she does not have to do it.

Both Americans like the relaxed lifestyle of Zagreb residents, which is why they want to stay for some time.

They did not say how long, but the woman said that she is actively learning Croatian and not thinking about leaving the country.

When they stay longer, they become immigrants

Caroline Hornstein-Tomic, a researcher at the Ivo Pilar Institute of Social Sciences, says that digital nomads are usually highly educated people, mostly in their 30s, who are also excellent consumers.

“If they decide to stay longer, they become a kind of immigrants,” she says and adds that there is still no research in Croatia on how digital nomads impact local communities, but that that impact certainly exists.

They boost tourism as well as other sectors of the economy, they have encouraged the development of infrastructure and the establishment of numerous hubs, as well as services that meet their need to get along in the new country, she says.

Hornstein-Tomic says that she has interviewed some of the nomads who have been staying on Dalmatian islands, and that she has heard about their positive experiences with the local community.

“Those who have decided to stay longer are interested in local jobs or business development, and they also do volunteer work, so apart from financial resources, they also have knowledge that they like to share,” says Hornstein-Tomic.

Commenting on the demographic potential of that group, de Jong says that digital nomads follow new trends and no longer go to countries where they have better-paying jobs but rather those where they like the lifestyle, bringing their well-paid jobs with them.

He thinks that the current remote work revolution will continue and that a reversal of the trend is not likely.

That trend can be the biggest opportunity for Croatia, from where around half a million people have emigrated over the past ten years looking for better-paying jobs, says de Jong, who has lived in Croatia for the past 16 years.

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Digital nomads have been showing an increased interest in Norway in recent years. But what are the visa options best suited to working remotely from Norway, and is the independent contractor visa an option?

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The digital nomad lifestyle offers modern professionals the opportunity to visit different countries while maintaining a steady line of income.

With its pristine nature, fascinating fjords, and rugged wilderness, Norway has started attracting more and more interest among the digital nomad community in recent years.

But what are the best visa options for digital nomads in a country that is known for making remote work difficult?

Most international professionals often point to two visas: the Svalbard digital nomad visa and the independent contractor visa.

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The digital nomad visa – limited to Svalbard

You should know that Norway does have a digital nomad visa in place. Unfortunately, the program is limited to the Svalbard archipelago – situated in the Arctic Ocean, between mainland Norway and the North Pole.

The current digital nomad scheme allows foreign citizens who meet set criteria to establish themselves on Svalbard Island and carry out their business from there.

However, as legal experts at LawyersNorway.eu point out, if you successfully establish yourself there, you will be able to move to other parts of Norway later on.

If moving to Svalbard is not a deal-breaker for you, keep in mind that you'll also need to fulfil the following requirements:

  • You'll need to have a valid passport;
  • You'll need to submit the digital nomad visa application form.
  • Authorities will ask you to provide documentation that proves that you're self-employed or working for a non-Norwegian company, as well as documentation related to your education and vocational qualifications;
  • You will also be required to prove that you can sustain yourself in Norway and have a minimum gross income of around 360,000 kroner annually (expect the authorities to request bank statements);
  • You'll need to have valid health insurance;
  • You'll also need to provide Norwegian authorities with a contract with at least one Norwegian client, which must explicate that your minimum salary as a skilled employee is at least 189,39 kroner per hour;
  • You'll need to show proof of having accommodation in Svalbard.

Note that there is also a processing fee for the digital nomad visa, which is set at around 6,000 kroner.

If, on the other hand, you're not that keen to move to Svalbard, the independent contractor visa might be a better fit.

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The independent contractor visa

Norway's independent contractor visa is intended for non-European Union citizens, and it's somewhat similar to the Svalbard visa for digital nomads.

Some people tend to recommend it to self-employed professionals who plan to stay in Norway for at least a couple of years.

To be exact, the independent contractor visa is a residence permit issued to eligible remote workers, giving them the right to work remotely in Norway for two years.

You can be granted this permit for two years at a time, and you can have this permit for up to six years. The idea behind this visa was to attract international professionals to move to Norway.

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Digital nomads looking to take advantage of this opportunity need to meet multiple requirements. The trickiest one is that they need to have at least one corporate client based in Norway to apply (as is the case with the Svalbard digital nomad visa - notice the pattern?).

In order to qualify for the Norwegian independent contractor visa, you'll need to meet the following requirements:

  • Required education/qualification level: The full list of requirements relating to education or special qualifications can be found on the website of the Norwegian Immigration Directorate (UDI) here.
  • At least one Norwegian client: You will need at least one Norwegian corporate client to be eligible for this type of visa. Expect the authorities to require a contract with the client as proof.
  • A valid passport and an address in Norway: First off, you need to have a valid passport. You also need to have your accommodation in Norway taken care of, as you'll be asked to provide an address. You'll likely need to provide a tenancy contract as proof.
  • Proof of self-employment and proof of income: You will be asked to provide proof of business establishment and activity outside of Norway, and the authorities will also verify whether your income allows you to move to and live in Norway.

Note that the minimum annual income you'll need is around 360,000 kroner, and you'll be required to provide bank slips or statements to prove you earn that income each year.

You can apply for the independent contractor visa through the UDI's wizard here. The visa processing fees are listed here.

In conclusion, is the independent contractor visa a good fit for digital nomads? If you plan to stay in Norway for at least two years, then the answer is likely yes.

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Digital nomads, pay attention! If you plan to carry out work assignments different than those described in the contract you presented to the authorities, or if you plan to work for another company, you will need to apply for a new residence permit.

To get more information on the rights and obligations related to the independent contractor visa, consult the UDI's website here.

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Digital nomads promised lush forests, natural spas and a new co-working space in this German town

Baden-Baden has a 100-acre forest and a car-free city centre.   -   Copyright  Baden-Baden Kur & Tourismus GmbH
By Hayley Rogue Ashworth

If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that a lot of jobs do not need to conform to the standard Monday-Friday, 9-5.

There has been a shift in the way we view our working lives. We are no longer satisfied with spending our days confined to office cubicles, counting down the days to our next holiday.

Instead, we are looking for that ideal work-life balance - for more control over our time and more enriching experiences. Add to that the current cost-of-living crisis sweeping across Europe, Brexit and the rising price of weekend travel, and it’s easy to see the appeal of the digital nomad lifestyle.

But with the whole world to choose from, and several countries like Costa Rica and Bali offering digital nomad visas, where to start?

As travel companies weigh in on the best places to start your expat life, an unassuming spa town in southwestern Germany is throwing its hat in the ring.

Is Baden-Baden poised to be the next big digital nomad destination?

Baden-Baden is preparing for the opening of its first dedicated coworking space, Opera Coworking. There are many ways this UNESCO World heritage town would make a great digital nomad destination.

Once known as the ‘summer capital of Europe’, Baden-Baden was the playground of 19th-century Monaco socialites. Located close to the French border in Germany’s Black Forest, it was a favourite escape when the South of France got too hot.

With a population of around 55,000, it’s quiet yet cosmopolitan, green, accessible and has a lot to offer in terms of work-life balance. It has its own airport serviced by most major European airlines, as well as train lines that connect you to the rest of Germany, Europe and beyond.

Calm your mind in green forests and natural spas

Baden-Baden proclaims to be the ‘city of the good-good life’, and it isn’t difficult to see why.

The region is 61 per cent forest, with the Lichtentaler Allee spanning almost 100 acres. This green oasis is home to over 300 species of trees and shrubs, and part of it runs through the car-free city centre. Here, outdoor enthusiasts can wind down with hiking, cycling, running, roller-blading and walking.

As well as shaking off any work frustrations, all those extra activities will help improve your mental and physical health.

For more wellness activities, there are several natural spas - in particular, the Friedrichsbad. At €32 for three hours, it has 17 coordinated bathing stations to follow, from warm air baths to thermal whirlpools.

Now, we’re not saying to spend all your time in the spa. But having time and freedom to properly unwind is one of the many benefits of becoming a digital nomad.

There are also six championship golf courses, various sporting and music events throughout the year, and a variety of museums and galleries.

Excellent train routes to the rest of Germany, Switzerland, Belgium and France make weekend getaways, fun day-excursions and work trips easy.

How to become a digital nomad in Germany

There are several visa options for digital nomads in Germany, which vary depending on how long you plan to stay there.

Those with an EU, EEA or Swiss passport can enter Germany for 90 days as a tourist. While you don’t need a visa or permit to work in Germany, you must register stays that are longer than three months with the local authorities.

Those in Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, the UK and the USA can apply for a residency permit without an entry visa.

Most other nationalities will need to apply for a visa from a German Embassy and a residence permit for self-employment. This requires proof of self-sustainability and a business plan.

In Germany, freelancers and self-employed are considered to be two different statuses. For tax purposes, it is best to be a freelancer, though freelance roles must fall under certain liberal professions specified by the government, such as art, engineering, legal, medical, science and teaching, among others.

Once in Germany, all digital nomads have two weeks to submit their German addresses and book an appointment with the Immigration Office to begin the residency process.

See you in Baden-Baden?

If your goal is to make as much money as possible for early retirement, then Baden-Baden may not be for you, as you will have to register as a resident and pay tax.

But if your digital nomad goal is more about creating a life full of balance, this German town could be your dream destination.

The clean air and greenery will soothe your soul, there are lots of activities to fill your downtime - and restaurants to fill your stomach.

Add to that easy access to other destinations and an excellent healthcare and social system, and Baden-Baden is well worth considering as the place to start your digital nomad journey.

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Concerns persist in local communities that an influx of digital nomads may drive up housing costs and disrupt social cohesion, and advocates suggest that nomads engage with and give back to their temporary communities, such as by volunteering or offering language help.

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Being a digital nomad can be great for the remote worker but, with the right attitude, you can do good for others too

Not everyone loves digital nomads. Although so many countries across the world now offer special visas for digital nomads (Dubai, Colombia,  Estonia, Bermuda, Portugal, Spain, Croatia and Cayman Islands, to name just a few), they often get a bad rap from local residents. They believe that digital nomads push housing costs higher and out of reach of the locals, and strain the community by just ‘dropping’ into places rather than trying to fit into the fabric of society at their new temporary homes. It is an undeniable fact, however, that foreign workers can infuse a financial boost into the arm of the host country, and it works out well for them because living costs are usually lower than in their home country.

How can digital nomads do good rather than spark suspicion in their new home areas? Here are simple ways to consider if you want your impact to be positive, and your being there actually being good for the local community:

  • Spend Money To Benefit Local Businesses

Prioritise shopping in smaller local shops rather than at big supermarkets, eat in non-touristy restaurants alongside locals, and tip delivery and cleaning people generously.

  • Engage In An Intellectual Exchange

If you have transferable skills as part of your job description, it would be great to help locals in whatever capacity you can. A healthy exchange of ideas can spur local entrepreneurship and potentially improve the lives of the people amid whom you live.

  • Volunteer In Your Free Time

There’s no better way to get under the skin of a new destination – here, your new home for a period of time – than by offering the help you can. Perhaps you could offer to help local kids with spoken English, or give some time to a nearby soup kitchen.

  • Be Social

Don’t spend all your time working in your home. The point of working away from home is that you live in another place. Go out and immerse yourself in life outside; once your neighbours and people in the locality realise that you’re friendly, they, too, will get more used to you and less resentful of your presence in their midst. Keeping to yourself is an invitation to be isolated. Don’t let your reticence be misinterpreted as arrogance. Embrace your new temporary home country and, in time,  you will go a long way in overturning suspicions against digital nomads.

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A Guide for College Students Embracing the Digital Nomad Lifestyle

A digital nomad is someone who works remotely and travels often. Their work doesn’t require them to report to an office or adhere to a strict schedule. Instead, they can work anywhere in the world, doing the job they love.

It’s no wonder this lifestyle is appealing more to college students. They can travel the world while studying and working abroad. That said, being a college student and a digital nomad is a challenge. It’s not like a vacation where all you have to worry about is enjoying yourself.

You have to learn how to balance the fun of traveling with work and school commitments. The following tips will help you do just that.

Understand What the Digital Nomad Lifestyle Will Be Like

You have to understand what the digital nomad lifestyle will be like if you want it to work out. You can assess whether this life is for you, and better prepare for it if you decide that it is.

Here are some critical points to consider about the digital nomad lifestyle:

  • A work-life balance is a must
  • Traveling often can be exhausting
  • You must ensure access to healthcare
  • You need a plan for financial stability
  • You’ll have to adapt to new cultures and languages
  • Knowing visa requirements and other legal requirements is essential
  • You might experience homesickness, especially if you go international
  • Balancing school with work and life in a new place is a big commitment

Dig into these factors and research all you’ll have to do and give up to be a digital nomad. Then, you can make an informed decision about moving forward.

Master Time Management

You’ll have to take your time management up a few notches if you want to be a digital nomad.

It’s one thing to balance life and school. It’s another to balance life, school, traveling, and potentially, work. You must learn how to divide your days so that you pay each of these things the attention they need. In addition, time management will ensure you don’t burn out.

Start with a routine to build some consistency into your days. Wake up at the same time regardless of your schedule and get ready for your days the same way.

You can establish priority tasks the night before, like your classes, if you’re working, and when you’ll study. Set aside time for breaks, meals, and leisure time as well. Building these activities into your schedule will ensure you actually do them.

Attach times to each task and activity. For example, you have classes from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Next, you’ll have lunch from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. After that, you have work from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Then, you’ll study from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and the rest of the night is yours.

Manage your time wisely and you can achieve everything you set out for each day.

Learn How to Stay Productive

One of the biggest challenges digital nomads run into is staying productive. All of the fun activities you can do when you travel to a new place can be distracting. It might be hard to stay motivated when you’re homesick. Technical and logistical issues can impact your productivity as well.

So, learning how to maintain peak productivity while studying and working on the road is essential.

Adhering to the routine we mentioned above will help keep you focused. Eliminate distractions while working by turning your phone on Do Not Disturb and muting social media apps. Create a designated workspace. You could also incentivize productivity by promising yourself a fun activity after you complete your work.

Secure your tech setup as well to maintain optimal productivity. Make sure you have the basics, like a good laptop set up with the proper work and school software and noise-canceling headphones.

Another crucial tool to have is a mobile hotspot. A hotspot ensures you can connect to the internet wirelessly on your mobile devices from virtually anywhere. This will come in handy when you travel internationally or to places with spotty internet connections. No matter where you are, you can still access your studies and any work you’re doing online.

Equip yourself with the right tools and techniques to stay productive as a digital nomad.

Choose Work That Aligns With Your Studies and Interests

Digital nomads are known to take many different directions with their work. You have options and can easily make a living while studying and traveling abroad. The key is ensuring the work you do doesn’t distract from your education and pull you away from who you are.

You’ll have a much better experience as a digital nomad if you choose work that aligns with your studies and interests. Rather than taking the barista job at the local cafe, work with your school to see if there are any work-study opportunities where you’re traveling.

You can also take the job search into your own hands. Search for job openings before you head to your destination through online job boards. Ask for referrals from fellow students.

Consider fully remote positions as well. There are many work-from-home jobs available that can accommodate a college student’s digital nomad lifestyle, such as being a tutor or a content writer for subjects related to your major.

Whatever work you decide to do, make sure it doesn’t take away from your studies and aligns with who you are and what you want to be.

Conclusion

Many college students are attracted to the digital nomad lifestyle because it allows them to travel freely while studying and working where they want to. As enticing as this life is, being a digital nomad isn’t void of challenges.

Make sure you understand what you’re getting into, master time management, learn to stay productive, and choose work that aligns with your studies and interests to give yourself a real chance at a successful digital nomad life.

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The best-suited jobs for digital nomadism are those that do not require regular office attendance or strict schedules, often found in IT and digital fields, and commonly necessitate reliable internet access and proficiency with remote work tools.

What profession was targeted by Kyrgyzstan's August 2022 program to work in the country?

Many digital nomad visa programs specifically target high-earning professionals in technology, with minimum income requirements, such as $24,000 USD annually in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Digital nomad visa programs have grown increasingly popular. Seen as a means of attracting top-tier, global talent and tax revenue, this trend is especially prevalent in the Asian Pacific region.
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Digital nomad visa programs have grown increasingly popular. Seen as a means of attracting top-tier, global talent and tax revenue, this trend is especially prevalent in the Asian Pacific region. Indeed, Japan recently announced it joined the digital nomad visa party – its policy to be officially rolled out in early April 2024. Below, we discuss this new development and provide a summary of the current state of digital nomad programs in the APAC region.

Japan's new digital nomad visa program: a sumo-sized development

Japan's Ministry of Justice announced that Japan created a digital nomad visa. Situated as the 4th largest economy in the world, Japan began issuing digital nomad visas at the beginning of April 2024 to the citizens of 50 countries and territories.

The short-list of eligible countries includes at least the United States, Australia, and Singapore. The visas are valid for up to six months and available to those earning more than ¥10 million (app. $68,300) per year. Nomads may work from anywhere in the country and bring their spouses and children with them. Their work must be tied to "a sales contract or non-provision contract...with a public or private company in a foreign country". Carrying private health insurance will be obligatory to participate in the program.

Behind only China and Thailand, Japan is consistently ranked as one of the largest recipients of international visitors in APAC. In 2024 alone, it is forecasted that Japan will receive a total of 33.1 million visitors. With the aperture of this new program, coupled with sustained global interest in Japan's rich cultural heritage, the country is projected to receive thousands of digital nomads for years to come.

Thai-tanic-sized companies are welcomed in the Kingdom

Visa options for digital nomads in Thailand remain limited. Whereas the B visa program allows visitors to enter the Kingdom for up to 90 days to engage in a short list of activities, the government has gone to greater lengths to attract international corporate investment.

Indeed, under its "Remote Workers for Well-Established Overseas Companies" program, employees of publicly traded companies (or private companies with combined revenue of over $150 million in the last three years) will be able to apply for a 10-year long resident permit. The employee must (i) make an annual salary of at least $80,000.00 USD per year for two consecutive years or (ii) if holding a master's degree, make no less than $40,000 USD for the last two years. Alternatively, the individual may be self-employed provided they own productive intellectual property or have received Series A funding of no less than $1 million USD. Like Japan, visa applicants must carry personal health insurance.

With some of the lowest corporate tax rates in all of APAC, Thailand is situating itself as one of the region's premier hotbeds for foreign investment and, consequently, international talent.

Malaysia welcomes entrepreneurs from backgrounds as diverse as their landscapes

Maylasia arguably presents one of the most agile digital nomad visa programs in APAC. Offering temporary residence through the "De Rantau Nomad" program, employees of local or foreign employers, freelancers, and independent contractors are welcome. The nomad must be coming to work in an IT or digital space and earn at least $24,000 USD per year.

Pursuing a K-drama storyline in South Korea remains tricky

Early this year, South Korea made a splash on the global stage by launching its own version of a digital nomad visa: the "Workcation" visa. Whereas the visa program does offer a two-year period of validity, it is available only under a niche set of circumstances. For example, the minimum income threshold is KRW 85,000,000, or approximately $63,683.53. Digital nomads availing themselves must not only refrain from assuming gainful employment in South Korea, but must also refrain from earning money in South Korea associated with the South Korean economy (e.g., entering contracts with local businesses). In addition to having at least one year of work experience, nomads must also carry health insurance coverage valued at KRW 100 million, or about $75,000 USD. Given these restrictions, we anticipate S. Korea's digital nomad visa program to be leveraged only by the truest of K-POP fans.

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The digital nomad lifestyle appeals to people who seek freedom from traditional commitments like mortgages and property ownership, choosing to rent and move frequently, often staying in one place for just around 70 days.

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Content: Drop everything and sail around the world
In recent years, the global media began to vigorously promote "travel living", translated from English - travel-life.
Its supporters are called digital nomads, or digital nomads.
They are not attached to the place of residence and work and are ready to trade comfort, stability and career prospects for life in continuous motion.
In the US alone, this philosophy is shared by 22 million people, or one in 15 Americans, in the world – 35 million, and by 2030, the number of digital nomads on the planet is projected to grow to one billion people.
Experts believe that this is the way to form a “seamless ” world with a“ connected person ” without roots.
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The first digital nomad was an American writer and programmer.
In 1983, he set off on a computerized bike and completed it on a yacht in 2021.
The revival of the ancient nomadic way of life in the 21st century has become possible thanks to the Internet and IT technologies, and the pandemic of the covid with a remote format of work has spurred it.
By 2030, the number of digital nomads could reach a billion people.
What kind of people are these?
The first group is digital.
Programmers, project managers, graphic designers, journalists, writers, lawyers, translators, analysts, testers, copywriters, video editors, product managers.
Six months in the Maldives, three months in Barbados or the United Arab Emirates, where the world ’ s fastest mobile Internet.
The second is adventurers and wanderers.
The third is mortgages, for which loan payments are more expensive than permanent tourism and being in cheap areas of the world.
The philosophy of digital nomads is to untie themselves from their place of birth and one job.
Choose countries where the best climate, cheaper food, where there are no toxic offices, civil duties, but only the right to live in pleasure.
Digital nomads consider themselves the chosen ones of fate, because, in their opinion, they make the free choice of a free person.
Life in motion, they argue, is not bliss, but the norm.
Their favorite slogan is “The values of minimalism make us happy. ”
Nature, freedom, unprocessed food, physical activity...
A lot is said about this on their profile sites.
Anxiety and desire to change places
Hunting for a change of places is a problem of motives, and they are different, correspondent member, philosopher, chief researcher of the Institute of Sociology of the Russian Academy of Sciences Jean Toshchenko told the “Parliamentary newspaper ”.
Someone just has the opportunity to choose the best conditions of life and work.
Others have the pressure of economic circumstances.
This is facilitated by the growing class of precariat (people working in low-paid and unstable jobs without social guarantees - sick leave, vacation, with a reduced salary).
The transition from permanent to part-time, temporary, part-time employment makes it easier for such people to get out of place and go wherever they look.
Another category is those who, in principle, do not care about the content of the work, says the scientist.
They expect to find something to do everywhere.
From here the ease of lifting.
Finally, there are those who choose a way of life where civil obligations do not prevail over them.
An expert from the United States John Peters in a sensational article “Exile, Nomadism and the Diaspora ” called the opposition of nomad and state as the key idea of the movement.
Many travelers begin with the term “climate emigration ”, but constant mobility erases the boundaries of cultural and national identity.
As a result, the concept of homeland is also being rethought, and this is already marginality, he concludes.
A typical portrait of a digital nomad, according to the Nomad List survey, is a minimalist with a laptop, a backpack, a bachelor ’ s degree, a passport and a cup of coffee.
Lives in one place for an average of 70 days.
At the heart of the mentality is anti-materialism and contentment with small things.
The most attractive side of travel is cheapness, according to one of the profile sites.
Nomadism saves a lot of money because the costs of maintaining the property, maintaining the car, parking, winter clothes disappear.
It is fascinating and good for health.
The main cost item is renting a roof over your head and food.
Geo-arbitrage helps to live better and cheaper – the use of price differences between countries.
Peace in your pocket and nothing of your own
Some researchers call traveling a new socio-economic model.
It echoes the program slogans of the “great reset ” of the world proclaimed at the Davos Economic Forum.
According to it, the preservation of the planet in the interests of future generations requires tightening the belts of the living, limiting economic growth and reducing consumption.
The projected image of the future assumes that a person will be available to the whole world, a lot of services, but at the same time he will not have anything of his own.
Globalizers argue that property and binding to a permanent place of residence burden and encroach on the personal freedoms of citizens.
Why buy a house when you can rent it?
Why a personal car when there is carsharing?
Why save money when you can have a basic guaranteed income?
Why spend money on heating an apartment, if you can go to the warm lands for the winter?
When a person has no stake or yard, it is especially easy.
Modern nomads often call themselves citizens of the world.
The nomad is always online, and it is more convenient for him to communicate even with friends online, rather than offline.
Therefore, some experts have given it the definition of “connected person ”.
The unwritten motto of digital nomads: movement is everything, goal is nothing.
There are 300 people in the world who have visited all 196 countries of the world (including unrecognized territories).
Among them are Australian Rach and Slovak Marty.
The women described the adventures of the 15-year-old circumnavigation in the blog “Very Hungry Nomads ”.
They set out to inspire the women of the world to live without office stress, work on the beach, expand horizons and embrace new thinking.
Travelers sold out all the property and lived with luggage from two backpacks of hand luggage.
The focus of their project was food.
Odyssey cost 274 thousand dollars.
Her conclusion: the most delicious food is in Ethiopia, Afghanistan and Uzbek farmers.
The number of nomadism activists in Russia is also increasing.
For example, ethnologist Mikhail Zarubin traveled to 193 countries for 10 years and wrote a book for children “Tales of Young Travelers ”.
Four years more spent on the circumnavigation of his friend, the photographer.
150 hotels annually - the norm for Lisa and Vitalik, whose journey lasts 12 years.
Many other travel bloggers share their impressions on the website travcave.ru.
Traffic infrastructure
The digital nomad relies on infrastructure.
A digital nomad visa allows individuals who earn an income of at least $2,000 from a foreign jurisdiction to legally stay in the country longer than tourists.
Its price in Brazil is 72 dollars, in Greece - 75, Costa Rica - 100, Argentina - from 120 to 240, in Bermuda - 260, in the Bahamas and in the UAE - a thousand dollars.
Validity from 180 days to 10 years.
In countries where there is no such visa, nomads often live on tourist and even student, and the authorities turn a blind eye to this.
The elements of infrastructure are also coworking and coliving (common spaces where you can live and work with like-minded people).
The number of the first, according to forecasts, by 2025 will reach 26 thousand, and the second annually grows by a third.
In Russia, too, there is a coliving - "Station Smena".
It provides, according to the presentation, a unique opportunity to combine work and party.
Remotely you can work from home, public libraries, cafes - if only there was an Internet and a laptop.
The wealthier ones move around in offices on wheels.
However, the vans at home with a table, a lot of sockets, chargers and a background for conferences are like a luxury German crossover.
The system of hubs for nomads is characterized by a favorable climate, high-speed Internet, an easy visa regime and a low cost of living.
The most attractive locations are Chiang Mai (Thailand) and Bali (Indonesia), in Europe - Lisbon, Gran Canaria and the island of Madeira, in America - Medellin, Mexico City and Buenos Aires.
If the money runs out, nomads can spend the night in churches for free, in extreme cases - in a tent, especially since they do not tend to cold lands.
Someone on occasion earns remote trade, hand-made, bartenders, guides, DJs and VJs, nurses, teachers and what God will send.
As befits a philosopher, Jean Toshchenko is not surprised:
“The world is entering an era of great migration of peoples, similar to the one that took place 15 centuries ago.
The process of global migration is driven by economic, political and climatic factors.
And this general mobility affects all of humanity, making it dynamic. ”
The philosophy of individualism
And if everyone wants to live on an eternal journey, who will remain in their native country and will improve it?
Is there a balance between personal freedom and civic responsibility?
Is not the sense of patriotism atrophied, for example, among the digital class, part of which has amicably rushed outside Russia?
The balance between freedom and responsibility was sought by Voltaire and Belinsky.
They are looking for it and will be looking for it at all times, ” the chairman of the Council for the Development of the Digital Economy evasively replied to the Parliamentary Newspaper.
First Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Tourism and Tourism Development Nikolai Valuev did not hide skepticism from our publication:
“No matter what you dream and want, people will always be tied by a bunch of circumstances to the place of residence.
Work, habit, property, kinship and social ties, so these cosmopolitans will always be in the region of statistical error. ”
Comparing digital nomads, immigrants and relocants is incorrect, said the development director of VTsIOM Consulting.
The concept of “digital-nomadism ” develops a philosophy of individualism, he told“ Parlamentskaya Gazeta ”.
Its values: freedom to choose life goals, ways and places of work, the desire for openness of information, intolerance of discrimination and the conditional “seamless ” of the world.
At the same time, nomads, earning in their country, spend money in a foreign country.
How should this state be treated?
Why in the US with a population of 330 million people, Trump in his election program promises to introduce maternity capital for a new baby boom?
"Any government wants its citizens to work at home and develop the domestic economy," Yermolaev said. - The generation of the first baby boom is close to retirement age, which increases the burden on social infrastructure and reduces the number of able-bodied people.
And the digital nomad community in the US is growing.
According to MBO Partners, there are 16.9 million, and according to Nomand List, 22 million.
If the trend continues, the country ’ s economy will face a serious challenge in the coming years. ”
In Russia, according to Nomad List, digital nomads are still relatively few - 2.3 million.
And yet they should be taken seriously, urges the dean of the Faculty of Economics.
As a rule, nomads do not seek to part with the country, they can continue to work for domestic companies, benefiting the state.
And in order to preserve this human capital, to prevent its possible leakage, an income tax of 13 percent should be saved for this category, the economist believes.
According to the current rules, tax non-residents - people who have been in Russia for less than 183 calendar days for twelve consecutive months - must pay income tax not 13 percent, but 30 percent, besides they are not entitled to tax deductions.
As the head of the State Duma Committee on Labor, Social Policy and Veterans Affairs Yaroslav Nilov told our publication, all the necessary regulation in the field of remote employment was developed and fixed in Chapter 49.1 of the Labor Code even during the coronavirus pandemic.
Thanks to this, many workers today work remotely, most of them within the country.
Any changes to the law will also affect them, he explained.
This is usually used in a situation where there is an imbalance of interests of employers and employees.
“If people continue to perform their duties in accordance with labor contracts, taxes and payments are deducted from their income, then why invent something? ” the deputy concluded.

Some see permanent travel and living in cheaper global regions as more affordable than owning a home and paying associated costs like heating.

What are critical aspects of the digital nomad lifestyle?

Digital nomads argue that a life in motion is normal, rather than idyllic, and circumstances often still tie people to a residence despite their dreams.

Many countries now support digital nomads through specific visas, but in places without such programs, nomads may stay on tourist or student visas while authorities frequently overlook this practice.

What are critical aspects of the digital nomad lifestyle?

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What are the criteria of the top 20 digital nomad locations?

A digital nomad visa program or the equivalent

Russians, especially IT professionals and entrepreneurs, are increasingly moving abroad due to political and business challenges at home, with demand for housing in destinations like Thailand rising sharply.

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Content: October 30, 03: 05
The demand of Russian IT professionals for rental housing in Thailand has quadrupled in two years
Another center of attraction for IT specialists in Asia was Kuala Lumpur, said the leading expert of Tranio branch in Phuket Svetlana Romanyuk
Moscow, October 30.
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The demand for rental housing in Thailand from Russian IT professionals has quadrupled over the past two years.
This was reported to TASS by the leading expert of the branch Tranio (international real estate broker) in Thailand (Phuket Island) Svetlana Romanyuk.
“The demand of employees of IT companies for rental housing in Thailand this fall is high, especially in light of the increase in the period of visa-free entry for Russians.
We can say that over the past two years (October 2023 to October 2021), demand in this segment has grown about four times, but a more pronounced surge occurred in 2022, "Romanyuk said.
According to her, more often, relocants prefer renting rather than buying real estate, but now they rent housing not only for the winter, but also for a long time.
With a long-term contract, renting an apartment in Phuket costs an average of $500 to $1 thousand per month.
She recalled that Russians are now available visa-free entry to Thailand for 90 days with the right to free extension for 30 days.
After that, it is permissible to cross the border and re-enter the country for another 90 + 30 days, which in total gives 240 days of stay.
Therefore, many IT specialists this year are moving families to Phuket, solving the issue of placing children in local international schools, and the areas of the island are gradually becoming "Russian", the interlocutor of the agency added.
Another center of attraction for IT professionals in Asia was Kuala Lumpur, which can be called “budget Singapore ”, Romanyuk believes.
According to her, this metropolis is actively developing, there are large technological universities and coworking places, but the cost of living is still low.
“A large community of remote operators has also formed on the island of Bali, which, due to the profile of local IT companies, has become a kind of“ crypto capital ” in Southeast Asia.
Some remote workers from Russia and European countries work in the Philippines and Vietnam, but so far more often in the format of “wintering ”, rather than permanent residence, ” the expert added.
The top three areas of Southeast Asia that are of interest to Russian relocants, including IT specialists, include Bali, Thailand (Phuket) and Vietnam (Nha Trang), said Oleg Morozov, head of the Homeapp office in Vietnam, in an interview with TASS.
According to him, since February 2022, the flows of “remote workers ” to the region have increased significantly.
"If earlier the so-called" winterers "in Vietnam rented real estate on the principle of the cheapest - conditionally, they were interested in the budget for renting $200-300 per month, now, for example, in one of the complexes, where rent starts from $800, half of the two hundred apartments are inhabited by Russian citizens," the expert said.
According to Morozov, for Russian citizens visa-free regime in Vietnam is valid for 45 days, then you can get a visa online for three months with the possibility of extension for three months on the spot.

What are the top three SE Asian countries for Russian remote workers?

Latin American countries, which do not require Russian citizens to obtain visas, have seen hundreds of new Russian digital nomads in recent months, facilitated by relaxed entry rules and uncertain enforcement of Western sanctions.

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Content: FT reports hundreds of “digital nomads ” from Russia in South America
“Digital nomads ” from Russia are moving to the countries of South America because of Western sanctions, writes the Financial Times.
Hundreds of Russian citizens have moved to Latin America in recent months due to relaxed entry rules and an uncertain attitude toward Western sanctions.
Maxim Artushenko, who moved to Buenos Aires with his family three months ago, told FT that “people working in the field of information technology or entrepreneurs ” usually come to South America.
These are Russians, “whose business has just begun to reach the world level ”, who faced big problems in their country.
Alexey Solovyov, managing director of an investment company in Dubai, told the newspaper that since the beginning of March he had received 40 requests from Russian entrepreneurs wishing to move their business to South America.
“These are not pre-seed companies, these are requests from established and sustainable companies that see opportunities in Latin America.
I already see how the Russian technology hub is brewing, ” he said.
Citizens of Russia do not need a visa to visit Mexico and all 12 countries of South America.
Extending the standard 90-day stay in these states is also fairly straightforward in practice, and Russians generally view Latin American societies as “liberal, diverse, and democratic. ”
According to ICESI professor Vladimir Ruvinsky, “hundreds of Russians ” have moved to Latin America in recent months.
He attributes this to “relaxed rules of entry and ambiguous attitude to Western sanctions. ”
Different citizens come to the continent: from doctors and software engineers to “digital nomads ” and workers in the construction industry.
According to the Russian Association of Electronic Communications (RAEC), 50,000 to 70,000 IT specialists left Russia in March, and another 70,000 to 100,000 people left in April.
Against the background of the outflow of IT specialists from Russia after the start of a military special operation in Ukraine, the authorities took measures to support industry employees.
In particular, they can get a deferment from conscription and arrange a mortgage on preferential terms.
At the end of May, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said that about 85% of IT specialists who had left the country since the beginning of the special operation returned to Russia.
According to him, the measures taken by the government in connection with the current situation are “prompt responses to emerging challenges. ”
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Nearby countries such as Georgia, Turkey, and Armenia have also become popular relocation destinations, with a significant share of departing Russians being IT specialists who disagree with the war in Ukraine or seek a higher standard of living.

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Content: They flee to Georgia, Turkey and Armenia: a third of IT workers left Russia (poll)
Most of the refugees from Russia are under 35 years of age.
About 70% are sure that they will never return, despite financial difficulties abroad.
After the start of the full-scale war, about 300 thousand people left Russia.
This is stated in the investigation of the non-profit organization OK Russians, which helps Russians who oppose the war in Ukraine and suffered from the actions of the authorities.
The most popular destinations are Georgia, Turkey and Armenia.
A third of those who left the Russian Federation are IT specialists.
Next are managers, representatives of office and creative specialties (lawyers, psychologists, designers, bloggers, employees of non-profit organizations, journalists, consultants and others).
The overwhelming number of those who left under 35 (57%), another 68% say that they left the Russian Federation for a long time or forever.
“For people, this is more a forced and urgent evacuation than a thoughtful decision.
Many have thought about emigration before, but the current situation has become the "last straw" for them.
The decision to move is emotional, the choice of the country to move is rather on the principle of “where you can go right now ”.
Many have had their visas expired during the pandemic, ” the authors said.
Departure from Russia - the main reasons
Investigators identified 6 main groups of reasons for the departure of Russians:
• Disagreement with the war in Ukraine.
Young people do not want to live in the aggressor country and become “accomplices to the crime ”.
Many are horrified that Russia attacked Ukraine.
• Fear of reprisals.
People are afraid of dismissal, expulsion from universities and persecution for political reasons.
Some respondents already have administrative and criminal cases.
• Difficulties at work.
Russians are losing jobs as employers leave the Russian market.
It is almost impossible to cooperate with foreign customers and receive money from them.
• The standard of living is falling rapidly.
You have to "tighten your belts" and think about survival instead of a comfortable life.
• Lack of prospects and fear for the future of children.
There is no hope that a normal life will be restored in the next 20 years.
• Alienation.
Feeling superfluous among those who support the ruling regime.
Only 1 / 4 of them feel safe in their new home.
Russians are haunted by financial problems - access to savings and salaries in accounts in the Russian Federation, search for new work and a high standard of living in other countries.
“Many were not ready to move, either materially or morally.
Most have small savings, which will be enough for a few months of life, if the source of income suddenly disappears.
One in five faces difficulties in obtaining or extending legal status in the host country, ” the organization said.
The OK Russians survey included 2,067 people who left Russia after the war began.
The link to the survey was distributed in thematic chats and groups in social networks.
The survey was conducted on March 16.
Earlier, the Kiev International Institute of Sociology found that because of the war, more than 57% of Ukrainian children will grow up abroad if the fighting lasts for a long time.
The majority of those who left for their children to stay in Ukraine.
The editor-in-chief of the Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta, Dmitry Muratov, sold his Nobel medal for the 2021 Peace Prize for $103.5 million and sent money to help Ukrainian refugee children.

There is high demand for IT and related specialists both within Russia and abroad, with many Russian-founded companies hiring remotely and sometimes assisting employees with relocation.

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Content: In Russia, noticed an increase in demand for IT specialists
Expert in the field of technology Zakaryan pointed to the growth of demand for IT specialists in Russia
The demand for IT specialists in Russia has grown significantly, said Vahe Zakaryan, a specialist in the field of new technologies.
He noted that now the country needs qualified personnel to create high-quality products.
In an interview with Lenta.ru, the expert gave recommendations to IT specialists regarding the development of their careers.
In recent months, many IT specialists have left Russia, Zakaryan noted.
“One of the reasons is the difficulty with the work or its sudden loss, ” he said.
This situation is typical for specialists who worked for foreign companies that left the Russian market, or for companies whose business model has undergone radical changes in recent years, in connection with which specialists have become unclaimed.
“Now in Russia, the demand for IT specialists has grown significantly, and qualified personnel are needed to create IT products, ” the specialist shared.
Many representatives of the industry faced the need to rethink their career path and make serious decisions, Zakaryan noted.
One of the options for further development is the creation of IT-startups
Vahe Zakarian is a specialist in the field of new technologies
“The success of these initiatives depends on many factors.
Of great importance is the audience for which the future product is designed, ” he said.
In Russia, import substitution in the market of IT products is relevant, and therefore the demand for new developments is very high, the expert in the field of new technologies shared.
“The second important aspect is the source of funding for the project.
Whether the development is carried out on its own funds, or on the funds of the investor - all this affects the further fate of the project.
Do not forget about the risks that depend on the conditions of doing business in the host country, ” Zakaryan said.
He advised to launch such projects that will not require a large infrastructure and will be mobile.
“The most flexible and viable project will be one without tight geographical attachment.
In general, we can say that only a small percentage of IT specialists will be able to create such a startup not in Russia mainly at their own expense.
External funding is likely to be difficult.
In Russia, on the contrary, the support of IT developments is intensifying, including at the state level, ” the expert said.
Earlier it was reported that in 2023 Nizhny Novgorod will begin to build an IT campus, the corresponding concession agreement with the director of LLC “Development of Innovative Projects ” Mikhail Koryagin on October 5 was signed by the governor of the Nizhny Novgorod region Gleb Nikitin.
According to the plan of the authorities, the new campus should become a center for training world-class IT personnel, which in the future will be able to produce about 1,500 specialists every year.
In order to make this possible, it is planned to create seven thousand educational places and 5,400 places for living.
Journalists specify that the object will consist of two sites, which will be located near the metro bridge and on Gagarin Avenue in the area of the National Research Nizhny Novgorod State University named after N. I. Lobachevsky (NGU).
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said that unemployment in the country is now at a historic low and is about 3.9 percent.
The correspondent of Evening Moscow found out why the number of unemployed in Russia did not increase due to the departure of foreign companies, what professions remain in demand today and how the behavior of employers has changed.
After the withdrawal of Western companies from the Russian market, people who worked there were fired.
This is according to the most conservative estimates of more than 200 thousand people.
However, according to the capital ’ s recruitment expert Alina Maltseva, these people currently account for less than one percent of employees in the domestic labor market.
Therefore, it is premature to believe that in the autumn of 2022 we will face unemployment.
Three lifebuoys
First, employees of foreign organizations that have suspended their activities in Russia are not considered unemployed, says Alina Maltseva.
Receiving substantial compensation from foreign employers, that is, payment of downtime due to the fault of the company, they do not register with employment centers.
— In addition, many foreign organizations still do not complete their activities in Russia.
After all, it is not profitable for them from the point of view of doing business, - the expert continues. - Au of those companies that have nevertheless curtailed their activities in our country, a significant part of the income is nevertheless associated with activity in Russia.
It is a huge market.
Secondly, according to Alina Maltseva, some of the foreign organizations that ceased their activities in our country offered their Russian employees a relocation — to transfer them to their foreign branches.
Therefore, these people also do not fall into the category of unemployed.
— Relocation abroad was offered mainly to specialists in the field of information technology.
By the way, they were even allowed to take their families with them.
Some foreign employers promised to pay for housing, - says Alina Maltseva. - And in general, programmers who were left without work after the closure of Western organizations, will not stay in the status of applicants for a long time.
Their hands and feet will be taken by domestic IT companies.
After all, now they face an ambitious task - to create competitive local software.
The same situation with other specialists: those who lost their jobs in foreign firms become valuable personnel for domestic enterprises.
Alina Maltseva added that the growth of unemployment in Russia will not be for another reason.
Some foreign companies are now leaving our country, but do not wind down their assets, but only sell them to Russian businessmen.
So they are trying to save their companies in order to guess the favorable time in the future and return to our market.
It turns out that the employees of these organizations also do not remain unemployed.
They just now work for Russian owners.
Although in this case they have to get used to the new system of work, — says Alina Maltseva.
Bypass routes
However, there are still people who, due to the departure of foreign companies, have lost their jobs.
What's going on with them now?
They are looking for new ways to earn money.
Many of them choose to become self-employed.
This is an additional factor that will not allow unemployment to grow in our country, says the founder of the service for working with self-employed Pavel Zyukov.
According to the results of a large all-Russian sociological study, over the past five years the number of self-employed in Russia has grown significantly and exceeded five million people.
In 2021 alone, self-employed people earned more than 800 billion rubles.
Pavel Zyukov predicts that in 2022 this figure will be much higher.
One of the leading factors in increasing the number of self-employed in Russia is that the state encourages it.
For them, an individual tax regime has been developed, they are provided with various measures of state support - grants, subsidies and preferential loans.
All these tools are very useful for novice entrepreneurs.
They make it possible to open your own business from scratch or develop an existing one, - explains Pavel Zyukov. - Therefore, two factors affect the increase in the number of self-employed in Russia: the departure of foreign companies and government support measures.
However, not all experts are as positive.
Yes, since 1991, the unemployment rate in Russia in May and June has remained at a historic low of about 3.9 percent.
In April, this figure was 4 percent, in March and February - 4.1 percent, and in January - 4.4 percent, Rosstat reports.
But in the future, these indicators may increase.
After September 2022, the unemployment rate can range from 4.8 to 5 percent.
The most unpleasant thing about all this is that in the near future, at least in 2023 and 2024, a serious reduction in the unemployment rate in Russia is not expected, ” says Nikita Maslennikov, head of finance and economics at the Institute of Modern Development.
According to him, such risks are caused not only by the fact that some foreign enterprises suspend or terminate their activities in Russia.
There are not many people there to sound the alarm at the state level.
The fact is that an impressive number of Russian enterprises were quite dependent on the import of foreign raw materials and equipment.
— The level of investment imports is now far behind, for example, January 2022.
The numbers have almost halved.
All this may lead to the fact that the risk of failures in the production of Russian enterprises will increase.
People can lose their jobs because of this.
So now we need to radically rebuild the work, ” added Nikita Maslennikov.
Mass retraining
Experts agree on one thing – now Russians need to acquire new skills.
The most popular competencies in the modern labor market are the ability to restructure the work of the company in a new way, to come up with how to bypass crisis points, to create a new competitive product.
So retraining or retraining of the workforce can help Russian organizations avoid the consequences of strong foreign sanctions pressure.
In order to remain competitive in the domestic and global markets, employers now need to develop the professional skills of their employees.
According to experts, to meet the annual need for employers to improve the skills of their staff, at least one and a half million training places are needed.
But we have a lot less of them now.
Although, I must admit, those that exist are quite effective, ” says Nikita Maslennikov.
For example, you can get a new profession or improve your skills within the framework of the “Employment Promotion ” program of the national project“ Demography ”.
The implemented initiative, designed for the period up to 2024, is organized on the basis of 116 Russian universities.
In addition, retraining programs are now actively launched by private companies.
And every day such courses are becoming more popular among Russians.
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But the question arises: who is better to relearn?
Experts expect that new jobs in the near future may appear in ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy, mechanical engineering and metalworking, chemical, forestry, mining, production of building materials.
Engineers, mechanics, capable of repairing worn equipment, also will not be left without work.
In addition, now to become a sought-after employee, you can learn to be an anti-crisis manager.
The demand for such specialists appeared in the first year of the coronavirus pandemic.
This trend continues.
After all, now we also need professionals who will be engaged in regular research of alarming signals in the activities of domestic companies, carry out preventive measures to prevent the crisis, and if it has already happened, identify its causes and think through the possibilities of the most painless way out of the critical situation.
“Programmers, system administrators, web designers who are engaged in the design of sites and applications will be in demand, ” said Irina Zhukovskaya, head of the capital ’ s representative office of the audit and labor protection center, an expert on labor legislation.
The main value is people
Another way to keep unemployment rising is to improve working conditions and increase production.
Moreover, now Russian enterprises urgently need to occupy niches that have freed their escaped foreign competitors.
According to Nikita Maslennikov, domestic companies need to increase production capacity in different cities of the country and provide comfortable working conditions for their employees in new places.
If you offer an employee to transfer to another branch of the company, which, for example, is located in another city, it is first of all to provide him with good housing.
It should be close to work, there should be good infrastructure nearby: shops, kindergartens, schools, a polyclinic and so on, - says Nikita Maslennikov. - However, this is already a matter of developing urban infrastructure, which should be dealt with by local and federal authorities.
Nevertheless, people are the main value of any production, any company.
And they must be supported.
Then the employees will have an incentive to work for the benefit of the employer, to bring him profit.
So it will benefit everyone.
In addition, the heads of Russian enterprises are now beginning to build a new policy of corporate values on which the relationship between the employee and the employer will be built, says Irina Zhukovskaya.
If you ask an employee of a foreign organization how he treats his boss, then most likely he will answer: “Loyal enough. ”
To be honest, in the address of the Russian leader you will hear this infrequently, you will agree, - says Irina Zhukovskaya. - That is why the issue of professional relations between the head and the employee is now in the first place.
But for the sake of fairness, it should be said that the mutual understanding between the head and the subordinate in Russian companies is gradually improving.
According to a study by an online job search service, more than half of the country ’ s residents, namely 54 percent, have respect for their immediate supervisor and only 4 percent of respondents still hate their boss.
According to Irina Zhukovskaya, now the leaders of domestic companies need to develop team building - events aimed at uniting the team.
Such meetings in an informal setting allow colleagues to get to know each other better, rally the team.
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Due to the unstable economic situation, many specialists thought about relocating or looking for a remote job with a salary in foreign currency.
Here are a few companies with Russian founders that are based abroad and hire candidates from the CIS.
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Relocation and remote location: vacancies in foreign companies with Russian roots
inDriver
Peer-to-peer passenger transportation service, which grew out of the Yakut group in VKontakte, today operates in more than 600 cities around the world.
The head office is in California.
The company supports employees from Russia and Ukraine and continues to hire in all 13 countries where inDriver has offices.
They are looking for developers, analysts, advertising specialists and in other areas.
Including key vacancies, including CTO and CISO.
Some positions can be worked remotely.
Miro
The remote collaboration service created in Perm was valued at $17.5 billion at the beginning of the year.
Miro has offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam and other cities.
Now on the company ’ s website there are vacancies in 13 areas, including design, work with data, marketing and support.
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WeLoveNoCode
WeLoveNoCode is an international service for the selection of no-code developers with Sakhalin roots.
The project team works completely remotely in more than 20 countries.
For all open positions, the company is ready to hire employees from Russia and Ukraine both remotely and with relocation.
There are vacancies for specialists in IT, marketing and other areas.
For a successful recommendation, a reward of $1000 is offered.
Welltory
Mobile application for health monitoring with more than four million users around the world from the creator of one of the largest game publishers Alawar Entertainment Alexander Lyskovsky.
Open positions include Python, iOS and Android developers, Database Administrator and VP of Engineering.
All processes in the company are built for remote work - you can be anywhere in the world and be a citizen of any country.
Neatsy.ai
The American service, founded by the former head of the machine learning division at Prisma Labs Artem Semenov, helps to individually select shoes to size using the AR technologies of the iPhone camera.
The company offers relocation to Berlin and Warsaw.
Now the team is looking for iOS and Backend developers, as well as App Marketing Managers.
The Neatsy relocation package includes visa processing, opening a bank account, assistance with renting an apartment, consultations on the choice of medical insurance and kindergartens.
Xsolla
One of the leading sellers of online games in Russia, whose head office since 2010 is located in Los Angeles (USA).
It sells products from companies such as Valve and Epic Games.
Xsolla offers vacancies for developers, designers, marketers and other professionals.
Including – remote and with the design of a relocation package.
ANNA Money
The authors of the banking assistant for British entrepreneurs ANNA Money are the former director of product services of Alfa-Bank Vyacheslav Akulov, the owners of Octoberry and Magneta.ai Nikita Filippov and Andrey Pachai, as well as the co-founders of Point and Button Boris Dyakonov and Eduard Panteleev.
Currently, the company employs more than 100 people.
The company invites engineers (Backend, Frontend), security specialists, Data Science and product analysts to work remotely with the possibility of further relocation.
Superdao
The American crypto startup, founded in late 2021 by St. Petersburg ’ s Yuri Lifshitz, has already attracted $10.5 million of investments, and the company ’ s valuation amounted to $160 million.
At the moment, Superdao is ready to hire about 50 employees around the world - from developers, products and designers to account managers, recruiters and marketing and sales specialists.
You can see some vacancies and respond by the link or by telegram @ superdao _ jobs.
Skipp
The automated service for hiring IT specialists was launched in 2020 by former employees of Lingualeo and Skyeng.
Now the company continues to search and hire candidates from all over the world, including from Russia and the CIS countries.
In winter, the project team relocated to Cyprus - this opportunity is provided to new employees.
All current vacancies can be found on the company 's page on HeadHunter or send an application on the website.
Crystal Blockchain
Crystal Blockchain creates tools for blockchain analytics.
The company ’ s solutions help companies monitor suspicious cryptocurrency transactions and protect themselves from the risks associated with the criminal origin of funds and fraud.
The project has many vacancies on the remote: they are looking for products, engineers, content marketers and others.
Rubrain
On the platform for the selection of IT specialists from Eastern Europe, you can now find vacancies with relocation to Bulgaria and Cyprus, as well as remote work from foreign companies with payment in foreign currency.
In addition to technical specialties, there are positions in marketing and design.
Maroo
Fintech startup from the USA from the former employee of Revolut Alexey Nikitiuk.
The service allows future newlyweds to plan a wedding, agree with proven contractors and pay for their services, as well as get a profitable loan for the organization of the celebration.
Now the company has a vacancy Frontend developer.
A successful candidate is ready to help with the move.
Improvado
Startup in the field of AdTech with investments from more than 60 angels and funds from Silicon Valley.
Now Improvado is in the stage of closing the second round, the capitalization of the company exceeds $40 million.
The main office is located in San Francisco, the development centers are located in Tomsk and in Moscow.
Ready to hire engineers, product analysts and managers, developers and marketers.
There is the possibility of relocation with the family, extended insurance and annual bonuses for the company ’ s employees.
Cindicator
A Russian startup with offices in New York and Seoul, the creators of an application for automatic cryptocurrency trading.
Currently, there are ten vacancies for developers, support specialists and testers.
Remote work, payment in dollars, assistance with relocation is possible.
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The importance of healthy professional relationships is highlighted, especially as workplaces transition away from being branches of global companies.

The digital nomad experience is described as both a test and a school of life, with the main value being people’s expertise and adaptability.

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And I've never regretted it.
Over the past two years, the work of the company, where they work with her husband Oleg, has radically changed.
Everything has become new: the work schedule, professional tasks and salary – it has increased significantly.
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Today, the company is one of the largest employers in Tver: a little less than 500 people work in the local division.
Until recently, it was a branch of a global brand, headquartered in Australia.
Now it is a fully localized Russian business, with domestic registration and a new name.
Russia has achieved about 50% of import substitution in the field of basic software products, said at the end of may, the Prime Minister of Russia Mikhail Mishustin at the conference “Digital industry of industrial Russia ”.
Accelerating import substitution in IT is one of the national goals outlined by President Vladimir Putin in the new “may ” decree: by 2030, 80% of enterprises should switch to domestic software products.
Russian IT specialists should ensure this process.
In his speech at the plenary session of SPIEF-2024, Vladimir Putin announced new measures to support the domestic IT industry.
The key is the deduction from increased coefficients of spending on domestic digital solutions when calculating tax profits.
“We will also set a reduced income tax rate of 5% for Russian IT companies until 2030, ” the head of state said.
At the same time, many, speaking their language, “buns ” for IT specialists are already working successfully.
For example, preferential IT-mortgage for new housing at 5% for employees of companies, preferential loans at 5% for business and grant support.
Safety is more important than habits
Most of the projects of the company in which Ekaterina works are related to import substitution.
Customers are very different: retail, financial sphere, the state.
For example, the Russian market left the company SAP, which produces software products for big business.
Enterprises are running out of licenses, many customers themselves refuse foreign software - for security reasons, they switch to Russian developments.
They come to Ekaterina and her colleagues to help them “move ” to the Russian system.
“We began to have our own boxed platform solutions to offer a new client a product not from scratch.
We take the basis, twist it - it's faster, cheaper, and better, because the test of time has already passed, "explained IA Regnum employees of the company.
Now Russian business replaces all areas of IT infrastructure – from Internet sites to programs for working with documents and even operating systems.
We have to say goodbye even to the usual Microsoft products, including Word, Excel and the entire Windows system.
Security is more important: if something from the products is turned off, the data will flow to foreign servers.
Among the latest developments of Tver programmers are a project for a retail company to create systems for delivering goods to postamats, a project for automating the supply line of alloys to a metallurgical enterprise and a retail credit conveyor for a large bank.
Remote — a social lift for the regions
In IT Catherine in the distant 2016 came not alone – together with her husband.
Then it was still a branch of an international company.
“I had a lot of acquaintances, a lot of friends.
She came with burning eyes, although at that time she had no experience in web development.
I was taken to the minimum rate, very quickly I began to grow.
Increases were almost every year, and this is taking into account that there was a small child, ” says Ekaterina IA Regnum.
She is now head of frontline practice.
In fact, it does what we see on the screens of smartphones and computers.
Her husband Oleg is engaged in the design of a software product, develops prototypes.
Shows customers what their software might look like.
Interfaces, explains Ekaterina, should be not only beautiful, but also convenient, so that the user, opening the site or application, immediately understood which button to choose, where to enter the value.
It is a whole science to predict the actions of the user and correctly lead to the result.
One of the huge advantages of the IT sphere is the ability to work remotely, says the girl.
Before the pandemic, programmers from the Russian province had to either go to an office in their hometown or go to Moscow.
Now there is no problem, you can work from anywhere.
The main thing is to correctly build the regime of the day, notes Catherine.
“We already have two children.
I can work from the car, do interviews, waiting for the child from class, ” she says.
At the same time, the head of the Tver division of the company, where Ekaterina works, Vladimir, is convinced: socialization affects efficiency.
When, he recalls, employees began returning to the office after the pandemic, they “looked into each other ’ s eyes, shook hands and resolved dozens of issues that hung in limbo for a year or more. ”
Stress test and own values
When in the spring of 2022 some IT specialists began to “relocate ” to Serbia, Cyprus, Georgia and other countries, there was a feeling of confusion, recalls Ekaterina.
“We are very family, rooted in the Tver region people.
We build a house, we have many relatives with whom we maintain close relations.
There was no temptation to leave, but it seemed incomprehensible what would happen next with the work, ” she tells IA Regnum.
But the work soon turned out to be even more than it was.
The company has taken on new challenges.
I really had to change.
When the company ceased to be a branch of a global brand, it became possible to take all the good from the past experience and do even better, says Vladimir S.
“The global company had rules inspired by the current mentality of Europe and America: for example, it was necessary to observe gender equality, there should be developers 50% of girls, 50% of boys.
We have a girl, maybe even more, but such a qualification can not be.
It does not matter what age, religion, height, hair color - it does not matter at all.
If a person is a good expert, you need to work with him, ” said the head of the Tver branch.
The events of the spring of 2022, he calls a good stress test.
“In IT, too, there is stress testing, when they load the system, bringing it to peak values for a long time.
Here is the same thing, only the people themselves found themselves in an environment in which it is necessary to rebuild their consciousness, their work.
It is a good school of life.
I am not saying that we wish everyone to go this way, but we have passed it and survived, ” Vladimir concluded.

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Some expect that many who leave for work as digital nomads may eventually return as circumstances change, but for now, the flexibility and mobility offered by this lifestyle continue to attract professionals, especially from sectors most impacted by political and economic shifts.

More than 100,000 people have left the digital sector in Russia, with many settling in Turkey, Georgia, Armenia, the United Arab Emirates, or Central Asia to continue working and being paid.

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Nearly 100,000 IT workers, about 10 percent of the industry ’ s total workforce, have left Russia this year, Russian authorities say, a dangerous sign of brain drain amid the conflict in Ukraine.
Russian news agencies quoted Digital Development Minister Maksut Chadayev as saying: “Up to 10% of employees of IT companies have left the country and have not returned.
In total, about 100,000 IT professionals are abroad. ”
The minister pointed out that 80% of those who left Russia are still working for Russian companies, especially since such work can be carried out remotely, according to AFP.
Many of those who left Russia settled in Turkey, Georgia, Armenia, the United Arab Emirates or the Central Asian region, where they could continue to work and be paid.
The minister did not address the reasons behind this phenomenon, which has prompted a large number of digital workers to leave Russia since Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine in late February.
The first major displacement of this kind occurred in the early weeks of the conflict, followed again in the fall after the Kremlin announced the mobilization of hundreds of thousands of battle-aged Russians.
The exodus, combined with hundreds of thousands of other Russians, raises fears of a brain drain that could create a shortage in the high-tech sector, which needs highly competent and time-consuming staff.
Western economic sanctions are exacerbating the difficulties, especially causing problems with funding or the provision of some electronic parts.
Seeking to contain the situation, Chadyev on Tuesday recommended not imposing "strict restrictions" on telecommuting in the digital sector as it could prompt workers to "look for opportunities in foreign companies".
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Europe has popular destinations for digital nomads, such as Bansko in the Perrin mountain range, which attracts people who enjoy nature and want a change from working at home.

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Matthias Zetler is the co-founder of Co-working Bansko in Bulgaria, which has become one of the most popular destinations for digital nomads in Europe.
The German businessman was a digital nomad before the sanctuary for foreigners traveling and working independently was created five years ago.
Matthias chose the small mountain town of Bansko, one of the country's main ski resorts, as the venue for his project.
“I chose Bulgaria because it ’ s a very interesting location, the cost of living is not exorbitant and taxes are low, it ’ s also located in Europe, so you don ’ t have any problems with visas and it has an amazing nature.
I found Bansko here in the Perrin mountain range, and since I love mountains, it was natural to come here. ”
Today, this open workspace has around 100 members from all over the world, most of whom work in the digital field, including writers, translators, graphic designers and software developers.
What adds charm to the place, according to Matthias, is society.
"Of course, we can all work from home, but this is very boring.
People come here to be surrounded by like-minded people who understand your needs and vision. ”
Many events and presentations are held to share skills as well as sports and social activities.
Digital nomads take advantage of this space and at the same time make friends and enjoy ice skating together.
“It ’ s really a combination of working and enjoying this mountain city, ” Matthias says.
Matthias worked for a large translation company, and when he founded his own online marketing company he realized that he could be independent, then traveled and worked in many countries such as Russia and the USA.
Bansko co-working says: “For digital nomads, it ’ s often a bit difficult to form a network when they go to big cities.
Co-working spaces are full of freelancers living in the city. ”
“That ’ s why digital nomads often choose destinations like Bansko, Bali or Chiang Mai, where they meet many other digital nomads.
“People don ’ t have to make it clear that they ’ re not on vacation, but actually they have to work while they ’ re traveling. ”
It started with Matthias as a hobby so he could work and get friends around him.
He said, “We were about 10 friends.
We rented a small site together.
We wanted to play board games and have fun in the mountains, since then the site has grown to be one of the most popular Bedouin destinations in Europe, we have an average of about 100 members and of course that means there are also a lot of new requirements. ”
Matthias wants to transform Bansko Co-working from a business he owns into something his community owns together, and one way to do that is to turn the site into a co-living place.
This is a way in which Matthias believes it may appeal to companies, not just freelancers and solo entrepreneurs.
A lot of people always ask Matthias, how can they establish a mister workspace like the one he has?
“It ’ s very important for anyone who wants to build a shared workspace or a shared living space to first understand why they started this business.
It ’ s a different answer depending on each person and their motivation.
So find out why you want to do this and then build your dream project. ”

Digital nomads use shared workspaces, build communities, and participate in activities together, replacing the boredom of isolation.

Professionals like Matthias, who started as an employee in a translation company, became independent entrepreneurs, traveling and working in countries such as Russia and the USA.

It is important for digital nomads to clarify that they are working and not just vacationing, as their lifestyle blends travel and remote work.

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A phenomenon that has been expanding since the Coronavirus pandemic, and that is how governments use them.
The speed of the internet has given rise to a new way of working remotely, called “digital nomads. ”
The “digital nomads ” are often young people, who work using digital sites, and do not want to work from a fixed location in a particular country, but move from one country to another, combining work and tourism.
The coronavirus pandemic has helped turn this once marginal phenomenon into a spreading trend.
This has led governments in many countries to increasingly offer people visas to allow them to work there on a temporary basis.
Attracting through the granting of visas
Countries such as Namibia, Ecuador, Belize, Malaysia and Albania have recently issued visas to attract digital nomads.
In Europe, Malta, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece and Hungary followed suit.
Countries ’ motivations range from wanting to compensate for the loss of tourists during the outbreak to accepting the positive side of hybrid methods of work, while others want to attract workers to compensate for their lack of skilled labor and their aging populations.
All of this helps to accept digital nomads, who are no longer seen by countries as job dropouts, but as pioneers of a new way of life.
Digital nomads see themselves as part of an international community, sharing tips and experiences on the best places to live and work online.
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With European appeal and Mediterranean weather, Cape Town is Africa ’ s “digital nomadic capital ” with reliable infrastructure, including high-speed internet, beaches, mountains and cheap, high-quality food.
Nairobi is another popular destination in Africa and is also a good starting point for the many safari opportunities in Kenya.
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Knowledge of visa and other legal requirements

There is a trend toward creating not just coworking, but also co-living spaces, where the digital nomad community can take shared ownership and foster belonging.

People who want to establish such spaces should first examine their reasons for doing so, as success depends on clear motivation.

Countries are increasingly accepting digital nomads as innovators of new lifestyles rather than unstable workers, with some, like Algeria, making legal changes to attract foreign freelancers who can now operate their businesses and receive full payments for services.

A new salary calculator allows digital nomads to compare earnings in typical jobs like Graphic Designer across various OECD countries.

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Do you want to live abroad as a digital nomad?
This is the amount you can earn in your business in 38 countries
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The trend of digital travel remains strong.
A new salary calculator can tell you what you can earn at your job abroad.
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Do you dream of trading in your current job with a shiny new job abroad?
You're certainly not the only one.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led many people to rethink their relationship to work, including exactly where they want to stay.
With the exit of strict restrictions and closures related to the epidemic, many workers in Europe and the United States are still considering leaving jobs that do not meet their needs or provide a good work-life balance.
If you ’ re like one in five recently polled respondents by PwC who say they ’ re likely to change employers in the next 12 months, the new salary “calculator ” could be useful.
The tool, created by insurance company William Russell, shows how average salaries vary for different jobs across 38 OECD countries, and the company used data from Glassdoor to find the average salary for each OECD country for 36 different jobs, then converted those salaries into US dollars and British pounds.
Hourly rates have been converted into annual pay based on 37.5 hours worked per week.
How much will you earn as a digital nomad?
Using a calculator, a web developer who wants to be based in Europe can see that they will get more money in Switzerland ($88,496) or Denmark ($70,763), compared to France ($43,757) or the Netherlands ($40,531), in stark contrast to Greece ($13,492) or Portugal ($15,557).
The calculator confirms salaries for a wide range of occupations, including nurses, doctors, graphic designers, and accountants (though data is not available for each job in each country).
Salaries vary widely between countries, but so does the cost of living.
Switzerland and Denmark may pay salaries at the end of the scale, but both countries are among the 10 most expensive countries in terms of cost of living, based on the OECD cost of living index.
Besides calculating salaries a list of the most expensive and least expensive countries is included, based on this indicator.
Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, Israel and Australia are the top 5 countries with the highest cost of living while Turkey, Colombia, Mexico, Poland and Hungary are listed as the most expensive.
Here ’ s a look at typical salaries for some of these jobs, across selected OECD countries:
According to the salary calculation, the US ($105,000) has the highest average salary for a UI / UX designer, followed by Switzerland ($88,496), while the lowest pay levels are found in Turkey ($6,217) and Colombia ($12,311).
Here ’ s what you ’ ll get in some European countries:
Top 5 Countries (in USD)
Switzerland: $88,496
United Kingdom: $64,478
Germany: $58,782
Ireland: $52,076
Luxembourg: $51,648
Less than 5 countries
Poland: $20,613
Hungary: $18,404
Portugal: $17,769
Greece: $16,731
Slovakia: $16,461
The doctor.
Doctors in the United States earn ($151,000), in Canada ($112,290) and in Norway ($110,668), and have the highest average salaries by OECD, while those residing in Turkey ($7,994), Mexico ($10,243) and the Czech Republic ($14,853) are among those earning the lowest wages.
Top 5 Countries (USD)
Norway: $110,668
Switzerland: $101,447
Italy: $93,152
Netherlands: $70,484
Ireland: $69,842
The 5 Lowest Paid Countries
Greece: $35,347
Spain: $35,053
Slovakia: $23,126
Portugal: $21,615
Czech Republic: $14,853
Graphic Designer
The highest average salaries for graphic designers were found in Switzerland ($85,258), Lithuania ($58,467) and Norway ($57,990), while the average rap in Turkey ($4,441), Colombia ($6,155) and Mexico ($6,829) ranged among the lowest.
Top 5 Countries (USD)
Switzerland: $85,258
Lithuania: $58,467
Norway: $57,990
Denmark: $56,248
Italy: $48,527
The 5 Lowest Countries
Slovenia: $15,759
Portugal: $12049
Poland: $11,779
Greece: $11,725
Hungary: $11,314
Accountant
For accountants, the highest average salaries are in Switzerland ($118,714), Iceland ($83,219) and Austria ($72,060).
Meanwhile, Turkey ($7,994), Mexico ($12,520) and Greece ($14,126) are among the lowest in terms of salary rates.
Top 5 Countries (USD)
Switzerland: $118,714
Iceland: $83,219
Austria: $72,060
Netherlands: $69,570
Denmark: $68,949
The 5 Lowest Countries
Slovakia: $19,038
Portugal: $18,700
Hungary: $18.073
Poland: $17,668
Greece: $14,126
For more jobs and comparisons, check out our salary calculator to see what you ’ ll earn as a “digital nomad ” in other countries.

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Many Americans are moving to Mexico for a lower cost of living, but this sometimes causes friction with locals, as some expats do not integrate or learn the local language.

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CAIRO (Reuters) - CNN reported on Tuesday that an increasing number of American citizens have moved their residence to Mexico due to high prices in the United States, which has a positive impact on some but a negative impact on others of the local population.
A large percentage of those who move to Mexico do not even apply for residency, but enter the country using a tourist visa and do not even work in Mexico, but work for US online companies.
According to State Department data, 1.6 million Americans live in Mexico officially, while the number of Americans who received tourist visas between January and May this year, regardless of whether they left or not, reached 5.3 million.
That is one million more than the number recorded during the same period in 2019, according to the Mexican government.
Mexico City real estate broker Adita Noriko told CNN she receives dozens of calls from U.S. clients every week to inquire about moving to Mexico City.
Most of them live mainly in New York and Los Angeles, she said, adding that most of them escape the cost of living by taking advantage of the currency difference.
According to Noriko, 70% of her customers are American.
According to the US Department of Tourism, tourism revenue from American travelers in the first five months of 2022 reached $11.5 billion, close to that achieved before the pandemic.
In neighborhoods such as Rome and Condesa, the city center has many contemporary restaurants and cafes aimed at English speakers.
Mexican citizen Bustos Corosby says foreigners do not seek to speak Spanish and wait for locals to learn English for them, making many citizens angry.
In one of those neighborhoods, someone hung a sign in English that said, "Please leave, we don't want you here."
But the most powerful reason for this anger is that many landlords have become motivated to expel local tenants and shop owners so that they can renovate their buildings and convert them into apartments in line with the demand of these foreigners or because they can no longer pay the rent, which has increased due to the greater purchasing power of these American expatriates.
One of the victims is 54-year-old Sandra Ortiz, who lost her restaurant, along with her four siblings, which her parents founded 55 years ago as a bakery, after the owner of the property, consisting of a ground floor and four floors in the neighborhood of Rome, fired her in February after a long legal battle.
She and two of her sisters now work as dishwashers in a suburb of the Mexican capital.
Eric Rodriguez, a 37-year-old Mexican resident, says he made the decision to move a few months ago, as renting a one-room apartment in San Diego cost him $2,500 a month, while a similar apartment in the Mexican capital costs only $800.
Rodriguez works as a development analyst for an American online company and explains that although he is of Mexican origin, he did not come to discover his roots or improve his little Spanish, but to be able to get a high quality of living at affordable prices.
Rodriguez describes himself and his fellow Americans arriving in Mexico as digital nomads, filling cafes and parks with their personal computers, busy with their work.
Although he is not sure he wants to stay in Mexico in the long term, he is starting to feel like home.
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Adapting to a host country can also mean lower-status or different work, as seen with immigrants working in service jobs in Mexico.

Some countries, like Portugal, actively market themselves to attract digital nomads and remote workers by making legislation and conditions favorable.

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Penalty awaits the manager if he calls or sends messages after the end of work
If you work in the office, you should be aware of the sheer dread that overcomes you when you see your boss ’ name flashing on your phone after work.
In today ’ s corporate culture, it is now normal and acceptable to answer office calls, even after logging out of work.
In addition, working from home has made it worse, with employees around the world complaining of burnout.
While other countries have done nothing about it, Portugal has taken a step forward and passed a rule banning managers from messaging or calling employees after working hours.
Already, the government in Portugal has passed some new labor laws that prohibit bosses and team leaders from sending messages to employees and beginners after working hours.
The law is expected to address the mental health of employees and promote work-life balance.
Now, this is a dream come true!
What does the new rule mean?
Portugal ’ s ruling Socialist Party has approved legislation to ensure that domestic workers are not disturbed or forced to work after working hours.
According to the new law, employers will be treated heavily and will be entitled to pay a large fine, if they are found to be violating the law.
That ’ s not all, bosses may also be temporarily or permanently barred from monitoring their employees as they work away from the office.
In addition, businesses will also have to help pay for expenses incurred by remote work, such as rising electricity and internet bills.
However, the rule does not apply to companies with a workforce of less than 10 people.
Portuguese Minister of Labour and Social Security Ana Mendes Gudinho said they wanted to make telecommuting as seamless as possible, adding: "The epidemic has accelerated the need to regulate what needs to be regulated.
Remote work can be a game changer.
If we take advantage of the advantages and reduce the disadvantages.
We consider Portugal as one of the best places in the world for these digital nomads and remote workers to choose to live, and we want to attract them to Portugal. ”
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The competitive global market is evident in places like Israel, where a talent war has led to new company branches and high tech investment.

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One of Israel ’ s fastest-growing tech companies is opening an office in Dubai to attract international talent as a way to overcome the industry ’ s chronic labor shortage at home.
Rapyd, a payments company that has twice raised $300 million in funding rounds this year, launched a major advertising campaign this week targeting programmers in Eastern Europe who are open to relocating to Dubai, where the standard of living is higher and there is no income tax.
This comes as a solution that may increasingly attract other startups to launch, as the number of vacancies far exceeds the number of applicants.
CEO Eric Schellman said in an interview that Rapyd plans to employ about 100 people in the new branch within 18 months, adding that more than 10 Israeli startups have already asked for his advice on opening an office in Dubai.
He also stressed that Rapid would not be the only one, as Schillman said: “In 12 months, you ’ ll see a large number of Israeli companies open there. ”
This shift will align with the UAE ’ s drive to attract employees from around the world by introducing a new remote work visa and long-term residency for talented programmers.
Under Stress
Tech entrepreneurs have lobbied the Israeli government in the past to create a visa program for non-Jewish workers to ease the employment crisis for some 13,000 jobs in the industry, according to the latest data from the Israel Innovation Authority.
Finance Minister Avigdor Lieberman said on Monday in televised remarks that in response to the labor shortage that Israel suffered during the epidemic, the state may allow high-tech companies to recruit some foreign workers, without giving any timetable or other details.
Similar efforts have so far stalled, with some in Israel fearing such measures would weaken the country ’ s Jewish majority.
Schillman, who is currently seeking 350 technicians, said: “Getting 100 people from all over the world to work in Israel is an impossible task. ”
By contrast, the process with regulators in Dubai was “very smooth, very clear ”.
Like most high-flying startups, Rapyd is looking for innovative ways to attract highly skilled employees and maintain the pace of rapid growth.
The battle for talent is raging in Israel, where startups have raised $25.4 billion this year.
CEO of Melio, Matan Bar, an Israeli payments startup that tripled to $4 billion this year, said: “One of the main reasons companies are raising more money is to hire more people. ”

However, challenges remain; for example, in Egypt, economic crises and issues like power outages have caused programmers to lose jobs, as many cannot work outside official hours.

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Programmers lose their jobs in Egypt
The population of Egypt is currently suffering from a continuous crisis in power cuts for long periods daily and at unstable rates, in addition to the unprecedented rise in temperatures, which negatively affected the electrical appliances in general and humans as well.
While some employees at corporate headquarters are happy with power outages because they are guaranteed time off from their daily work time, programmers and remote workers are distressed at these moments, as they stop performing tasks associated with them, which rely mainly on computers, whether mobile or desktop, both of which require constant connection to electricity, as well as Internet networks and mobile phones.
The distress felt by this growing group in Egypt stems from ongoing fears of terminating their contracts due to their inability to meet the requirements of different jobs, which are often with companies that allow their employees to work remotely, and although some see them as unfounded fears, the Egyptians ’ posts in social media platforms confirm that they have become a reality for many programmers and remote workers.
A Safe Haven Amid Unstable Economic Conditions
In Egypt, the current crisis is not limited to electricity only, but added to it is a severe economic crisis that the country has been going through for several years due to the devaluation of the currency and with it the high cost of living in various regions and sectors of the country.
Wages have remained the same since 2021 even though the standard of living has increased more than three times that time – at the dollar rate of 15 pounds at the time compared to more than 45 pounds at the present time – which is why many have turned to work online, whether in programming or other sectors, in order to generate additional income to mitigate the effects of inflation.
Programming was the first and most secure haven for many of those interested in technology in Egypt and their twenties, as well as a few who are over 30 years old, and thanks to human salaries and appropriate bonuses, it became the first source of income for them.
Also, the orientation to work online was not limited to programming only despite being the most famous field, as it expanded to include all electronic marketing work and a large part of freelance work as well, says Issa, a pharmacist who left his profession after a study lasting 5 years that freelance work provided him what his studies could not provide, so he went directly to him without looking behind.
As the days passed, these jobs became a source of income for more than the individuals who worked in them, who founded families and helped support their families thanks to stable income commensurate with the current inflation situation in the country, increasing tension and fear of dismissal for reasons beyond control.
Multiple dismissals
Tarek Ali, an Egyptian programmer and influencer based in Canada, published through his account on the Facebook platform that a number of his friends working remotely lost their jobs, as well as a number of users through the platform "X" shared the same thing, stressing that the main reason was the power outage.
At the same time, a rejection letter emerged from one of the companies to an Egyptian who applied for a job, through which the company attributed the reason for the rejection to the continuous power outage and the instability of Internet service in Egypt.
The authenticity of this letter cannot be confirmed, as some skeptics have appeared who claim it is written in artificial intelligence, but at the same time the danger it refers to cannot be ignored even if the message is not real, as the site of "Business Forward" of the American University in Egypt believes that the power cut represents a real danger to tourism at a time when the state needs foreign exchange from it.
When talking to Yahya, who is one of those affected by the cases of dismissal as a result of the power outage, he confirmed that his direct manager informed him of this matter after the continued power outage for more than a month, during which Yahya was unable to perform his functions fully, while the company does not allow work at different times than the official working hours.
Vehicle crisis
Yahya says that the crisis is not only in the power outages that can be dealt with in more than one way, but in the other outages that follow, as the Internet and mobile phones disappear successively with power cuts in most areas, making it impossible to connect to the Internet via mobile phones or via the terrestrial Internet.
This hinders all attempts to avoid a crisis: power outages can be avoided by purchasing separate power generators or power boxes, but land-based or even wireless internet outages cannot be avoided either.
When I spoke to Ahmed, one of Telecom Egypt ’ s employees, and asked why mobile phone networks and the internet were cut at the same time, he replied that the internet distribution boxes and the mobile network rely mainly on electricity, and with the absence of batteries in these boxes and the theft of some of them, all networks disappear completely.
A crisis that threatens millions
There are no clear figures about the rate of programmers or remote workers in Egypt, because a large part of them do not disclose their source of income or even work with an external company for fear of the legal consequences of this matter, but it is certain that this type of job has become a necessary part of the economic and practical structure of Egyptians, which is confirmed by the article "Egyptian Street" published in 2023.
Therefore, the crisis of power cuts and related dismissals carry a greater risk than it shows because they threaten the first source of income for many families as well as being part of the economic cycle on the Egyptian street.
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Digital nomads face hidden risks such as political instability, economic fluctuations, and the need for reliable infrastructure to maintain a steady income.

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The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology in some regions now offers training grants to encourage young people to work on freelance platforms and earn payments in hard currency.

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As part of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology ’ s strategy to participate in the implementation of the state plan to build the Egyptian people and in response to the current developments, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has launched a training grant to train 20,000 young men and women nationwide to work on Freelancing Platforms.
This initiative is concerned with building the capacity of Egyptian youth and building their skills in various fields to help them get jobs through freelance platforms in several areas such as: e-marketing, mobile applications, web development and graphic design.
Q. How can I apply for the initiative?
C- The initiative is available on the Ministry of Communications website, and the application is through several steps (announcement of the training program, registration of trainees on the electronic platform, life skills program, first test of life skills, specialized training program, final test and evaluation results, job qualification workshops and freelancing.
Q. What functions can be learned from the initiative?
c. The applicant can learn (administrative work, e-marketing specialist, graphic designer, web developer, mobile application developer).
Q. What are the conditions for joining the initiative?
C. There are several conditions for joining the initiative to qualify for self-employment, and the characteristics of the enrolled are:
Age: Applicants must be at least 19 years old and not more than 35 years old.
Gender: 50% female and 50% male, with 10% disability to be included.
Qualification: Students enrolled in the last academic year are admitted to universities and graduates of universities and institutes.
Attitude to work: The grant is accepted in the following cases (who has not previously worked), who has previously been employed and left work for more than a year).
Required Skills: Principles of computer skills, ability to work as a team, self-motivated and persistent, has the internal need for continuous learning and knowledge.
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The remote work trend is changing global work patterns, but digital nomads require careful planning, adaptability, and self-motivation to succeed in a landscape with both promised freedoms and significant challenges.

The digital nomad lifestyle allows individuals to travel freely and work from different countries, offering flexibility but requiring careful financial planning.

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Remote work during the pandemic made home-based work or digital nomad popular, and Canadian schoolgirl Daniella Pashuk became a digital nomad five years ago.
At that time, the new crown had not yet broken out, and only at the age of 19, she entered an online university and began working full-time while traveling.
The term “digital nomads ” refers to people who travel freely while working remotely on the Internet.
They usually have the least material possessions. They work online using computers or smartphones in temporary homes, hotels, cafes, public libraries, shared offices or motorhomes. They often move between different countries and regions, and work as programmers, designers, writers, translators, etc.
“I can go where I want to go and do what I want in different countries.
It changed the trajectory of my life, "she told CNBC.
Pashuk, 24, has traveled to more than 20 countries in five years and is a freelance writer whose monthly income fluctuates.
“My monthly income ranges from $2,500 to $3,500 … Some months I travel as a family nanny, so I don ’ t have to pay any accommodation fees. ”
It also means that she has to plan her finances with extra care, although she can travel and work whenever she wants.
“You have to accept a little bit of unpredictability … each month looks different because you ’ re often in different regions, in different currencies, with different spending, so forecasting is a challenge, ” she says.
Extremes like “spending 600 euros last month and 3,000 euros the next month, ” Pashuk recalls.
To be a digital nomad, she says, it ’ s important to keep your finances in good shape because you have to fund the lifestyle you really want.
She shared four financial tips for being a digital hobbyist with CNBC.
Decide what kind of digital nomad you want to be
Pashuk says that what type of digital nomad you want to be will determine your situation.
The first type is people who change places frequently, going to a new place every one to two weeks.
She was in this state for almost two years at one time, but then stopped doing it because she found it was too stressful for her.
This can quickly become expensive, she said, as there is a big chance of problems with each move, such as high ticket prices, train cancellations and other extra costs.
Now she ’ s a “Slow Digital Nomad ” who stays in one place for at least a month or as long as her visa allows.
Pashuk says this helps the budget because the budget is fixed for months, and you stay in the same place and still spend the same things.
In addition, building an affordable “base camp ” can go a long way, providing some stability.
Currently, Pashuk has a “headquarters ” in Montenegro, but also works in different places:“ I still travel every month, but I have a place to come back. ”
She has to spend at least a certain amount each month, such as paying rent in Montenegro, but it has little impact on the total expenditure.
2. Use the correct debit card
When Pashuk started out as a digital nomad, having a stable and reliable cash flow was a huge challenge.
Her Canadian bank account has been locked because she is constantly changing locations, which the bank thinks is a bit suspicious.
So she was forced to call the bank all the time.
In addition, when you use a Canadian card to withdraw money from a local ATM, the offshore transaction fee is also considerable.
“Sometimes I lose $30 to $40 every time I withdraw cash, and if you have to withdraw it multiple times, you lose a lot of money. ”
Two years ago, she switched to a multi-currency debit card, which allowed her to top up and withdraw cash in the currency she wanted. Pashuk said she saved her freelance earnings into the card and took it to more than 20 countries without any problems.
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Do full research.
She said that as a digital traveller, in the process of moving to a workplace, it is really important to do adequate research.
To figure out the average local prices, determine if they fit your budget, and find the average prices for Airbnb apartments, food, and other essentials.
Before going somewhere, Pashuk always makes a small table of the items needed for life.
“You never know what unknowns might creep up and steal your money. ”
For example, public transport can be prohibitively expensive in some countries. People often don ’ t think of this, Pashuk shares, because public transport is always cheap where you ’ re staying. “But I went to London and it cost a lot more than I thought, up to $20 a day. ”
Pay close attention to tax requirements
Pashuk also regularly keeps an eye on the latest tax requirements of different countries to ensure that a stay in one country is not long enough to be considered a tax resident.
"I just don't want to deal with it," she said. "Canada's taxes are enough for me."
If you ’ re considering becoming a “slow-moving digital traveller, ” Pashuk suggests studying digital traveller visas, as they typically offer tax relief — and some even complete exemption.
The more you travel, the more accurate you can predict how much you will spend, she says.
“Where you can cut costs, you have to be a little smart.
Being financially proficient is definitely a good thing in the long run and can keep you moving forward. ”
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What are critical aspects of the digital nomad lifestyle?

What are the criteria of the top 20 digital nomad locations?

For many, the unpredictability of travel costs, such as high transportation fees and last-minute cancellations, quickly adds up and can cause significant stress.

What are critical aspects of the digital nomad lifestyle?

Some digital nomads shift to a “Slow Nomad” approach, staying in one location for a month or longer to minimize costs and reduce logistical headaches.

What are critical aspects of the digital nomad lifestyle?

Maintaining a stable and reliable cash flow remains a major challenge, especially due to banking complications encountered abroad.

What are critical aspects of the digital nomad lifestyle?

Careful spending and thoughtful budgeting are essential to sustain this lifestyle, with a need to outsmart unnecessary expenses wherever possible.

What are critical aspects of the digital nomad lifestyle?

Digital nomads often rely on the low cost of living in destinations like Chiang Mai in Thailand, Bali in Indonesia, or cities in Vietnam such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

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In the wake of the pandemic, digital nomad has become the latest form of work, and many people who can “work remotely ” have begun to travel to other countries around the world, taking vacations and working with their computers.
In a survey of digital nomads, three cities in Vietnam are among the top 10 most visited places in the world for digital nomads: Da Nang, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
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According to Nomad List, the world ’ s largest database of remote workers, Da Nang, a coastal city in central Vietnam, ranks second behind Tokyo, Japan, with a 109% increase in the digital nomadic population in 2023; Hanoi ranks seventh with a 58% growth rate; and Ho Chi Minh City ranks ninth with a 55% growth rate.
Most Vietnamese cities have excellent wireless access, low cost of living, and beautiful scenery, making them the latest darling of digital nomadic workers around the world.
Of these three cities in Vietnam, Da Nang is considered the third largest city in Vietnam after Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, with free Wi-Fi in the city center, fast internet speeds and beautiful coastline.
An important factor for digital nomads considering a temporary city is the living environment, as well as the cost of living to meet the convenient and comfortable working environment, while the cost of living in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City is quite low.
The average cost of living for a number of nomads in Hanoi is US $1,289 per month (about NT $38,000) and in Ho Chi Minh City US $1,157 per month (about NT $34,000).
Other places on the list are Seoul, South Korea, in third place; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in fourth place; Penang, Malaysia, in fifth place; Montevideo, Uruguay, in sixth place; Manila, Philippines, in eighth place; and Lubjana, Slovenia, in tenth place.
To compile the list, experts at Nomad List ranked the fastest-growing cities for remote workers by analyzing nearly 300,000 registrations in the database over the past two years.
Vietnam, with three cities on the list, does not offer a “digital nomad visa ”, but it offers global travelers from nearly 200 countries the ability to easily apply online for e-visas for up to 90 days, and in Southeast Asia only Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia offer special digital nomad visa programs for foreigners to work remotely if they meet certain requirements.
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While the lifestyle provides opportunities for personal reinvention and encountering diverse ways of living, the instability and stress involved can be daunting and even lead some to quit.

Remote work has become much more common globally since the COVID-19 pandemic, leading many countries to create “Digital Nomad Visas.”
These visas, such as those planned by Japan and Spain, allow remote workers to legally reside in a country while maintaining foreign employment, often with tax incentives and options to bring family members.

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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a global wave of teleworking, which has led to an increase in the number of “digital nomads ”.
Japan ’ s Immigration Department said on the 2nd that it will set up a new type of visa for foreign high-level technicians, technology engineers, etc. who work remotely to stay in Japan for up to six months, aiming to promote domestic consumption and attract talents.
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According to the Nikkei News and other Japanese media reports, Japan's entry and exit country residence management agency said on the 2nd that it is currently planning a new visa category that will allow high-level technicians to stay in Japan by working remotely for up to six months, during which they can travel around Japan for sightseeing.
The Immigration Department began soliciting public comments on the 3rd, and hopes to launch a new plan by the end of March.
Japanese Minister of Justice Ryuji Koizumi pointed out that because "digital nomads" can bring new creativity to Japan and help economic growth, and after the epidemic, survey data shows that the number of digital nomads worldwide is increasing, so the Japanese government hopes to attract relevant workers to Japan to settle, live temporarily or travel.
With this new visa category, Japan hopes to accommodate “digital nomads ” who can work anywhere, hoping to attract workers such as overseas consulting firm bosses and foreign YouTubers who earn advertising revenue from overseas companies.
A similar visa is currently available to tourists as a tourist visa, but work is not allowed, with a maximum stay of 90 days.
However, in order to apply for this visa, the applicant must have an annual income of more than 10 million yen (about NT $2.11 million) and must be a citizen of one of the 50 countries and regions with which Japan has a visa-free agreement, as well as private health insurance.
The spouses and children of the main applicant who meet the above conditions can also apply for entry together if they have private medical insurance.
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, this new type of work model, remote working, has become more and more common around the world.
“Digital nomads ” refer to people who can work remotely through the Internet, maintain a certain amount of living expenses, and travel freely in the local area, regardless of where and when they work.
According to travel information website A Brother Abroad, there are currently around 35 million nomads worldwide and they are growing.
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For instance, Spain’s upcoming visa program offers a reduced income tax rate (15% instead of 25%) for the first four years, and can be extended for up to five years.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lifestyle of many people. More people are choosing to work remotely, and many countries are actively introducing measures to attract relevant people.
The Spanish government plans to introduce an “e-nomad ” visa for people who can work remotely, so that they can live in Spain at the same time, work remotely in an overseas company, and provide tax concessions.
Details of the plan are still being worked out. Visa holders are expected to stay for an initial period of one year and be renewed as appropriate, with spouses and children joining.
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Applicants for the Spanish digital nomad visa must be from outside the European Union and must show proof that they can work remotely for at least one year, such as an employment contract.
If the applicant is self-employed, he / she must prove that he / she is regularly employed by a company outside Spain.
Spanish authorities also require applicants to prove that they are self-sufficient in income and have a residential address in Spain. It is not clear whether they are subject to criminal record checks.
The relevant legislation has not yet been formally adopted, and the Spanish authorities are still working on some details.
It is expected that the visa will initially be valid for one year, but can be renewed for up to five years depending on the applicant ’ s situation. Close relatives such as spouses and children can also apply.
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The Spanish authorities offer tax relief for visa holders, with an annual income tax rate of 15% for the first four years of stay instead of the standard 25%.
Madrid, Valencia and Barcelona are very popular with the current “e-nomad ” visas for citizens of EU member states.
Since almost all parts of Spain have 4G network coverage, some visa holders choose to live in rural areas with very low rents.
Spain is not the first country to introduce a similar visa, and a total of 15 other European countries have similar plans.
For example, Iceland requires a monthly income of 7,100 euros (about HK $54,000), while Portugal only requires 700 euros (about HK $5,292), and Spain is reported to require a monthly income of about 2,000 euros (about HK $15,000).
Some countries may require a certain amount of cash to be deposited in a bank account, such as the Czech Republic, which requires a deposit of 5,500 euros (about HK $41,000), and some countries may require that applicants have medical insurance.
According to a report published this year, the average monthly salary in Spain is 1,751 euros (about HK $13,000), which is 20% lower than the EU average of 2,194 euros (about HK $16,000).
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What are critical aspects of the digital nomad lifestyle?

Digital nomads must remain aware of their impact on local communities, as their presence can affect rental prices and the local way of life.

Why are some local communities resisting digital nomads?

Work suited to the digital nomad lifestyle typically includes fields that rely on digital tools, remote communication, and project deliverables such as software development, design, writing, and online marketing.

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A Computer Goes the World: What do digital nomads bring to local communities when they go to work around the world?
From Mexico to Iceland, how is the impact of digital nomad tourists traveling to destinations around the world?
The digital nomad life has boomed since COVID-19 and the fall of travel restrictions, but some on TikTok think the new type of traveler could be causing more harm than good.
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Cassie, a digital nomad from Australia, came to Bali to work for two months.
She wanted to experience the local community, but instead she stumbled upon the “mini Australia ” of Canggu.
Cangu is a popular tourist attraction in Indonesia, favored by many digital nomads.
Kathy works as a virtual assistant around the world. In 2020, when she realized she could work anywhere, she thought of working as a virtual assistant on TikTok.
When her lease ended last year, she gave up office work and commuting to work remotely from her favorite place, taking charge of virtual social media and email management.
She has seen firsthand the positive and negative impact that digital nomads can have on local communities.
Canggu has become a popular destination for digital nomads escaping the traditional desk life.
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"A lot of westerners have bought [Kuragi's] restaurants and villas and they really drive up prices, which in some way pushes locals out of the market," she said.
Digital nomads thrive in the era of telecommuting, often in freelance digital roles such as social media management or content creation, and even finance, where they revere the freedom to live and work overseas, free to choose their working hours and decide how to spend each day.
They are also being welcomed by the tourism and hospitality industry, with co-working cafes offering cocktails and swimming pools, while co-op hotels offer high-speed Wi-Fi and group activities.
Canggu is full of signs encouraging tourists to work remotely, and the economic benefits of tourism provide opportunities for the region.
But, as some have questioned on TikTok, is the digital nomadic movement a kind of neo-colonization?
Tourists come and go, but digital nomads can stay in one place for weeks, months or years, potentially exacerbating gentrification and the housing crisis.
Recently, The New York Times reported that Mexico City has become a hub for digital nomads, but the surge has exacerbated the pressure on the already tight housing market, making it unaffordable for locals.
Housing activists accused city leaders of allowing “modern colonization. ”
The rise of digital nomads
Countries around the world are embracing the era of digital nomads, with 50 countries, including Dubai and Iceland, offering specific visas for this new type of traveler.
To work remotely in Mexico, you need to prove that you have $43,000 in your savings account in the past 12 months; to Portugal, you need to have at least $4500 a month in income; to Indonesia, you need to have more than $200,000 in savings but can do “investment and other activities. ”
The requirements mean many digital nomads use tourist visas to leave the country when their visas expire, just to re-enter.
According to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, between January and September last year, 3,000 foreigners entered Indonesia on B211A tourist visas for telecommuting.
One enthusiast of the digital nomad industry predicts that there will be 1 billion digital nomads by 2035, driven by factors such as the rise of high-speed internet and freelancing, as well as declining home ownership and marriage rates.
Are digital nomads taking part in the new colonization?
Some communities are opposed to the influx, and Mexico City residents say they see gentrification and housing drain problems triggered by foreigners seeking cheaper accommodation.
Anthropologist Shaun Busuttil, a PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne who studies digital nomads, believes that digital nomads are undergoing some form of neo-colonization, but it ’ s not all black and white, or good and bad.
In an interview with Erik Muth of YouTube ’ s Rising Nomad channel, Basutil explained: “Historically, colonialism was when a group of people with more power or resources came into a place and effectively took over it and used the space for themselves. ”
“What are we doing as digital nomads? We go into these places, take over them, and enjoy their low cost of living. ”
Shops and businesses will eventually cater to the financial prowess of new visitors, Bousutier believes.
“So the old-fashioned fruit and vegetable shop that has been in town or village for generations now has suddenly turned into a cafe to attract digital nomads.
Is digital nomadism, then, a form of neocolonialism? ” he asked.
"Well, we're coming in and we're effectively taking over," he said.
"Look at Lisbon, or even Mexico City, or Barcelona, where locals are being replaced by foreign teleworkers and digital nomads," he said.
He told Moos that while it was usually those with fewer resources who were most affected by gentrification, those with more resources were able to take advantage of the economic opportunities offered by tourism.
How to avoid causing problems?
Keith thinks deeply about the impact on the communities he visits and how it can have a positive impact.
"As a digital nomad, I feel like we should make sure we contribute to the local economy - eat at local restaurants, stay locally and pay a reasonable fee for that," said the statement.
Both Busutil and Casey believe tourists should pay the full price, not haggle.
“It ’ s important to be aware of the impact you have on the local area, ” says Casey.
"That way you can walk into the local community, eat at the local restaurants, stay in the local area, and give back to the local community," said the statement.
At the moment, Casey likes the pace of life of digital nomads and has no plans for a pause.
“Being able to finish work in the morning and then off work and take an adventure in the afternoon – I experienced paragliding in Laos and was great and went swimming to see the waterfall – I think when you can schedule your own time, you can experience more from life. ”
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