# Digital Nomads: The New Frontier of Remote Work and Travel

## Introduction
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally transformed how we work, accelerating the adoption of remote work across industries.

This shift has given rise to a growing trend: the digital nomad lifestyle.

As remote work becomes normalized, many professionals are choosing to travel while working from their laptops, seeking a balance between career growth and personal freedom.

This report explores what it means to be a digital nomad, which countries are welcoming this lifestyle with specialized visas, and the challenges and advantages this lifestyle presents.

## What is the Digital Nomad Lifestyle?

The digital nomad lifestyle refers to a work arrangement where individuals leverage technology to work remotely while traveling to different locations.

As described in the context, digital nomads are people who "don't need to go to the office daily" and can work from anywhere with a stable internet connection and a laptop.

This concept allows people to "work in the place where they live," offering greater freedom in their work patterns while enabling them to experience different cultures and expand their global networks.

The core appeal of this lifestyle is the ability to achieve work-life balance by combining professional responsibilities with travel experiences.

Rather than being confined to a traditional office environment, digital nomads can work from beaches, cafes, co-working spaces, or temporary accommodations in various countries around the world.

## Countries Supporting Digital Nomads with Visas

Many countries have recognized the economic potential of attracting remote workers and have introduced specialized visa programs.

Based on the context documents, several countries and regions have established themselves as digital nomad-friendly destinations:

### Thailand
Thailand has introduced the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), specifically targeting remote workers and digital nomads.

The DTV offers:
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# Digital Nomads: The New Frontier of Remote Work and Travel

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HR professionals explore future of post-pandemic workplace

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By Wainaina Wambu | May 29th 2022 | 3 min read
By Wainaina Wambu | May 29th 2022
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Since 2020, the world of work has never been the same. The workspace has become more flexible and dynamic.

Models such as remote and hybrid working are now the norm in even developing markets like Kenya. This is amid the acceleration of technology and automation.

Liaison Group Chief Executive Tom Mulwa noted that in the early days of the pandemic, it was hard to measure workers’ productivity as systems were not in place yet.

But now it is better and companies have since embraced the new normal of work.

“In the last two years, we’ve had tools good enough to measure production. And if you look at the results coming from the sectors of the economy, even in terms of GDP (gross domestic product), the production levels have actually improved,” he said.

Mr Mulwa was speaking on Thursday during an engagement forum with human resource professionals exploring the future of work post-pandemic.

The forum, convened by the financial services firm, discussed priorities and existing challenges in the revolutionised workplace.

Mr Mulwa pointed out that the labour demands of the modern talent space had reshaped the thinking of organisations.

“Some of the policies adopted to ensure a conducive workplace post-pandemic include investing in employee wellness programmes, policies on remote and hybrid working and regularly checking in on employees,” he said.

The HR industry, he added, had reshaped its role and helped employees quickly adapt to a transformed workplace.

Economy recovers

He said the workplace transformation is amid a tough reality for workers owing to a rising cost of living and stagnant wages.

This is even as the economy recovers, growing by 7.5 per cent last year compared to a negative growth of 0.3 per cent in 2020, according to the Economic Survey 2022.

“The inflation rate last year was at 6.3 per cent while the average earnings for workers rose at a slower pace. For the last two years, the average worker’s purchasing power has been eroded by over five per cent,” Mr Mulwa said.

He said challenges that were cropping up in the post-pandemic workplace include an increase in screen time for workers as the focus for organisations shifted to digital.

This led to emerging trends such as digital exhaustion.

Safaricom Chief Human Resource Officer Paul Kasimu said employees were now at the centre of everything that drives an organisation.

He said even with the increased automation, human beings were far from being replaced in the workplace and job roles could only keep evolving.

“Individuals will still be required to do more engagements ensuring that they drive strategy (and) add value to what the machines are doing,” he said.

Mr Kasimu said challenges with models such as hybrid was difficult to build a company culture.

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Content: Top 10 cities in Vietnam are among the most popular among nomads! The top 10 cities are catching up with Tokyo
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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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Content: Throughout the pandemic, working from home has become the standard for many employees, during which time the benefits and hindrances have become more and more apparent.

First and foremost, working from home has been shown to be better for people with disabilities who work in a professional setting. A lot of offices and work places were created and designed by non-disabled people, and there’s been little thought to how people with disabilities would be able to navigate these spaces. It’s not just about issues with physical disabilities, like a lack of proper aisle width to accommodate wheelchairs or automatic doors at entry ways. Visual disabilities that require assistive technologies like screen readers are vital for participating in daily activities. But, these tools struggle to operate properly when company websites fail to design with accessibility in mind by things like not using alt-text on images (which makes it possible for people who are blind or visually impaired to experience web-based images) or using audio clips that play automatically.

Working remotely has also shown to increase productivity for a lot of employees. People felt they were more productive when working from home because there were fewer perceived distractions, something they attributed to being in a less noisy work environment. Because the commute has been eliminated, working from home has also been shown to be more environmentally friendly.

There are also cons when it comes to working from home, like a lack of social interaction. We communicate with co-workers and higher ups all the time, but it isn’t the same when it’s through a screen, and it can be really isolating, especially if a person lives on their own. It’s also harder to ‘“switch off” from work mode, meaning a person can get too focused on work, leading to over-working, potentially even burnout.

As mentioned earlier, some people find there are fewer distractions working from home, but that can be the opposite for others. Whether it’s kids, a family pet, or other things that need getting done at home, keeping focused can be really hard. This can be made harder by the fact that set routines, like clocking in and out at specific times, has gone out the window, which can lead to an unpredictable work schedule.

There are more pros and cons, but this column only has so much space. From this reporter’s experience, working from home was horrible and something I hope not to deal with again. That being said, I also feel the pros of working from home outweigh the cons, and if a person is able to do so, an employer should accommodate that employee to the best of their ability.

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Content: How the UAE has emerged as a hotspot for remote cross-border jobs

International companies are expanding their talent search to tap into a global pool of high-quality jobseekers as the remote working trend accelerates

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The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way the world works, triggering a booming remote jobs sector that has led companies to expand their talent search globally - giving employees flexibility and an opportunity to increase their salaries, according to a new hiring report.

The UAE is one country that is emerging as a hotspot for remote cross-border hiring, with companies in Canada, the US, the UK and Israel tapping into a “pool of high-quality jobseekers” looking for full-time remote positions, payroll and remote onboarding company Deel said in its State of Global Hiring Report 2022.

Remote hires from the UAE in the first half of this year have doubled compared with the same period in 2021, the Deel report says without giving exact numbers.

“The UAE has quickly become a global business hub, and having a large pool of skilled human capital is regarded as the foundation of economic growth and international competitiveness,” says Tarek Salam, Deel’s UAE lead and head of Middle East and North Africa expansion.

“The insights from the … report speak to the calibre of talent in the Emirates, as international markets are increasingly looking to the country for mid- to senior-level talent.”

Since the outbreak of the pandemic, employees are leaving their jobs at much higher rates than normal, in what has been called “The Great Resignation”, as they seek a better work-life balance and more flexibility with their jobs.

In March, a survey by financial services company Prudential found that 42 per cent of remote workers will look for a new job if their company does not continue to offer options to work from home in the long term.

This signals that a “war for talent” may be looming if companies do not address workers’ needs, the Prudential survey said.

“By providing access to remote work, companies are seeing increases in employee well-being, productivity, innovation and inclusion; it’s proof that a happy team is a productive team, Mr Salam says.

“We will continue to see an acceleration in remote work adoption. Leaders must rethink their workplace culture to be more inclusive of remote and hybrid work — this is the new normal.”

Meanwhile, 70 per cent of professionals in the UAE and Saudi Arabia have considered leaving or have left their jobs because of a lack of flexibility amid a widening disconnection between employers and employees about returning to the office after the pandemic, according to a survey by LinkedIn in May.

“The impact of the pandemic on how we work has been transformative, and research globally is pointing to an increased urgency for greater flexibility and empowerment in the workplace,” Ali Matar, head of LinkedIn Mena and EMEA venture markets, said at the time.

In recent years, the UAE, the Arab world’s second-largest economy, has undertaken several economic, legal and social reforms to strengthen its business environment, increase foreign direct investment, attract skilled workers and provide incentives to companies to set up or expand their operations.

The government’s overhaul of a number of visa programmes has also boosted opportunities for employees seeking to work remotely, as international employers increasingly look to the UAE for talent.

In 2019, amendments were introduced to the Golden Residence Scheme to simplify the eligibility criteria and expand the categories of beneficiaries.

The 10-year visa is granted to investors, entrepreneurs, skilled professionals who earn a monthly salary of more than Dh30,000 ($8,167), exceptional talents, scientists and professionals, outstanding students and graduates, property investors, humanitarian pioneers and front-line heroes.

A Green Visa provides a five-year residency for skilled employees without the need of a sponsor or employer. The minimum educational level must be a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and the salary should not be less than Dh15,000.

The UAE also introduced a one-year digital nomad visa in March 2021 that allows people to live in the Emirates while continuing to work for employers in their home countries.

In April, Dubai was ranked as the third-best city in the world for digital nomads to live in, research by real estate consultancy Savills found.

“Businesses are seeing the benefits [of cross border hiring]. Companies no longer have to think about location or other overhead costs. This has huge downstream impacts, everything from company acquisition strategies to supporting local economies, to empowering the global workforce like never before,” Mr Salam says.

“Remote and hybrid working is the future and it is here to stay. Over the past few years, there has been a fundamental shift in the way people work and a wide-scale return to the office now seems highly unrealistic,”

Deel’s research — which was compiled from more than 100,000 worker contracts — indicates that rates of global hiring increased 145 per cent or more in all regions in the first half of 2022, with companies in Latin America and Asia-Pacific leading the way.

Latin American topped the list of regions hiring internationally with a 161 per cent increase, followed by Asia-Pacific with a 159 per cent rise in companies employing workers globally and Europe, the Middle East and Africa ranking third with a jump of 159 per cent.

As well as the UAE, Argentina, the Philippines, India, the UK, and the US are the most attractive countries to hire from, the report adds.

Salaries are also on the rise for remote support, finance and content roles, with Italy, Brazil and India recording the fastest-growing pay increases, it says.

“Given high demand for talent and a shortage of available candidates, companies are looking outside of higher-cost countries to find quality talent,” Deel says in the report.

“As a result, salaries are rising around the world, in particular, Italy, Brazil and India.”

Interest in part-time remote work is also on the rise, particularly in the US, according to FlexJobs, a subscription service for employees seeking flexible and remote jobs.

Searches for “remote, part-time jobs” surged 105 per cent in the first half of this year, says FlexJobs, which analysed 50 career categories in its database from January 1 to June 30.

Demand for product and design roles is shifting from the US to countries such as Argentina and India
Tarek Salam, UAE lead and head of Mena expansion at Deel

“Remote work and flexible schedules are top priorities for workers, so it’s no surprise that in today’s fast-changing work landscape, remote, part-time jobs are gaining serious traction,” says Sara Sutton, founder and chief executive of FlexJobs.

“A part-time career can help you fill employment gaps, earn supplemental income, tap into new skills — and especially when it’s remote — lead to greater job freedom and flexibility.”

Popular career categories for remote part-time work include customer service, education and training, administrative, writing, and accounting and finance, among others, FlexJobs says.

Meanwhile, employers are looking for a wide range of skills and experience when it comes to hiring remote workers in other countries, according to Deel's Mr Salam.

However, skilled technology professionals continue to be the most in demand globally, including software engineers, product designers, and UI and UX designers.

“Demand for product and design roles is shifting from the US to countries such as Argentina and India,” Mr Salam says.

“Finding high-quality people often requires broadening the pool you’re hiring from; if you want great talent that won’t cut into profits, think more globally,” he says.

“For employees and contractors, finding the best job might require working for companies that aren’t based in your home country. This shift is helping people find better opportunities, with salaries on the rise in many developing economies.”

Top 5 remote technology roles

  1. Software engineers and developers
  2. Product designers
  3. Product managers
  4. Graphic designers
  5. UI/UX designers

Source: Deel

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Content: 【 IT New Force 】 College Students Experience “Digital Nomad ”
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In recent years, the digital nomadic work model has emerged, and the "survival at work" training program has also allowed college students to try to integrate work and life in camper cars, youth hostels and other scenes without time and offices, and need to manage their own schedules.
In recent years, there has been a thirst for IT talent in various industries, but the workplace and work patterns have changed after the epidemic. How can new entrants prepare for the job market? Gain knowledge and skills in the development of IT talent programmes.
Thomas shared that he studied Associate of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Hong Kong ’ s School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE) for the past two years, and this year he graduated with a Bachelor ’ s degree in Information Engineering from CUHK.
Because of the campus environment, it is difficult to contact the actual operation of the business world.
For example, his subject is mainly mathematical knowledge. “Even if there are small group classes, there is little talk about how to apply and analyze the strategy. ”
Thomas said that he had explored his future career path and understood his intention to develop in the ICT industry.
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As a result, he was given the opportunity to participate in different skills workshops through the interworkshop programme, and on the one hand, he was able to gain experience in conceiving business IT projects for retail enterprises, and from the perspective of industry people, to understand practical workplace collaboration, from conception to implementation of projects, etc., he pointed out:
The plan raises a question, provides corresponding resources without a framework, and learns to analyze and formulate technical strategies more clearly.
He also shared that he had explored his future career path earlier, and more specifically understood his intention to develop in the ICT industry.
As a result of his more outgoing personality, he plans to look for ways to use technology to help set up business projects, rather than simply engage in scientific research.
After entering a bachelor ’ s degree, the fields of study will become more and more diverse, involving network security, AI, hardware, etc., and it will take time to figure out which areas they are more interested in deepening their development.
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During the pandemic, many wage earners began to explore the possibility of a new form of work, Digital Nomad, that is, they do not have to check in every day, and the working environment and location are not limited to Hong Kong, and they can achieve a balance between work and life.
Tracy says digital nomads are a work model she wanted to try out earlier.
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Tracy Chung, a final year student in CityU ’ s information system, said that she had already felt from internships that if the company could give employees flexibility, such as a hybrid office model, it would be attractive to look for a job in the future.
And the emerging digital nomad, is also the work model she wants to try to experience.
The concept dates back to 26 years ago. It mainly refers to the fact that with a stable network and laptop, you can work and travel around the world, you can “work in the place where you live ”, and the mode of work has become more free, you can understand different regional cultures and expand the global social network.
Therefore, when she noticed that the off-campus incubation program included “being sent to various parts of Hong Kong on business trips for 4 days and 3 nights of ‘ time and space travel ’ to simulate a working model that is not limited by time zones and regions in 2030, ” she also hoped to experience the model of digital nomad first.
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She admitted that although she can interact like a digital nomad in the event, and communicate with tertiary students in different disciplines, expand social networks and have the opportunity to collaborate on group projects.
But at the same time she found:
It turns out that if you want to be a digital nomad, you also test your psychological quality and self-discipline, and if you encounter difficulties or accidents, such as being unable to connect to the Internet, you also need to learn to calm down and deal with them, and you also need to have the ability to plan and make decisions.
Therefore, the experience will make her understand the need to improve the above soft skills.
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Experience the epidemic that has ravaged the world for more than three years, coupled with rapid technological development and change.
According to Chan Po-chen, Chairman of Hong Kong Broadband Talent CSI Foundation, and Cheung Yiu-kee, Senior Manager of Youth Services of St. James ’ Settlement, they have in recent years set out to nurture the next generation of talents by enhancing their knowledge of digital citizenship and helping to equip future skills to cope with social change.
Chen Po-chen (front), Chairman of Hong Kong Broadband Talent CSI Foundation, and Cheung Yiu-kee, Senior Manager of Youth Services of St. James ’ Settlement, said that in recent years, they have set out to provide practical support to young people who have dreams but lack experience and preparation.
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And when the time comes for change, it will be difficult for them to do so.
For this reason, this year, we are planning to invite local tertiary students to join us for free to explore the ICT (Information and Communication Technology) workplace, invite well-known companies to provide real cases, understand the future trend of technology companies, and provide workshops and practical opportunities related to business technology solutions.
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Moreover, in the training program, they are also allowed to try to integrate work and life in the context of camper cars, youth hostels and other scenarios without time and office, and need to self-manage the schedule to design prototypes for future ICT solutions for designated enterprises.
The outstanding groups can also obtain over HK $10,000 in project incubation funds, and have the opportunity to collaborate with leading enterprises to develop “Future ICT Solutions ” to lay the foundation for future careers in science and technology.
In the long run, they hope to build and deepen young people ’ s career thinking about the future of work, “and inspire innovative ideas to further think about how technology can be used in various industries in the future, and to promote industry and society to pay attention to and discuss the future of work. ”
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This shift has given rise to a growing trend: the digital nomad lifestyle.

As remote work becomes normalized, many professionals are choosing to travel while working from their laptops, seeking a balance between career growth and personal freedom.

What are critical aspects of the digital nomad lifestyle?

What are critical aspects of the digital nomad lifestyle?

What are critical aspects of the digital nomad lifestyle?

This report explores what it means to be a digital nomad, which countries are welcoming this lifestyle with specialized visas, and the challenges and advantages this lifestyle presents.

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“It is absolutely not customary to demonstrate fake wealth ”: the IT specialist told how he moved to the capital of Canada
Alexander works as a software engineer at a local firm and pays a mortgage for his own house
Our colleague, NGS24.RU correspondent Ruslan Rudenko spoke with an IT specialist from Krasnoyarsk Alexander, who several years ago settled in Ottawa, the capital of Canada.
Alexander is 30 years old and works as a senior software engineer at a local company.
Well, tell me, how did you come to life like this?
Initially, I set myself up for St. Petersburg, and then I set myself up for some English-speaking countries.
Then I began to study the United States as the most popular English-speaking country.
In the States, it turned out that there is a work visa and you are very attached to the employer for many years.
Plus, the visa is a quota, it is not so easy to get.
In general, there are a lot of difficulties with this.
I started looking at Canada.
I subscribed to the telegram channel and just read the news about Canada, watched that in those years there were already some huge numbers on immigration target.
I saw that in a year they wanted to accept 200 thousand migrants as of 2018.
Thought it looked pretty good.
In the same telegram channel there was an announcement about an agency for IT professionals, which brings IT professionals from all over the world to Canada.
Through this agency I found a job, made a work visa.
And I flew to Ottawa, got a job, and now I work here.
On a work visa, in fact, this is not a very popular immigration.
If you ask people around you, then basically everyone emigrates to Canada through study.
Naturally, it will be quite expensive.
But if you emigrate through study, then after the end of the two- or three-year program, you get a three-year work visa, on which you need to work for at least a year.
After that, the status of permanent residence is guaranteed.
The second most popular method of immigration to Canada is to immediately apply for permanent residence through the federal program.
Then people come to the country already in the status of residents.
There are certain requirements.
In short: requirements by language, by education, by age, oddly enough, by work experience.
A lot of things are going, and if you get a certain score, then you have a chance to get permanent residence.
But in this case, you will need to bring with you to the country also finances.
The third most popular way to immigrate to Canada is a work visa.
Most often, IT specialists and other truckers go along this path.
If you work in IT, then you are absolutely open in this regard, the road: you need to try to find an agency or an employer directly.
They will be happy to contribute.
When you got to Canada, what year was it?
It was September 2019.
Your first impressions, your first actions on the new earth?
- Yes, first, it was interesting that I came at the moment when the film festival was held in the country, and for some reason all people thought that I came to the film festival in Toronto.
Downtown Toronto is like New York City.
It feels like you ’ re in a movie you ’ ve seen a long time ago.
Quite an interesting atmosphere.
I liked the local trains that they are quite clean, good, though not as good as the European ones.
What I remember most was the lack of garbage around the railway.
Near Krasnoyarsk, as I remember, you often go and see garbage in the fields, near the iron.
Here you go by train and see not a single abandoned bottle, not a bag, nothing.
Pure nature, which is closely monitored.
This is what I remember most from my first impressions.
When you moved in, did you feel any domestic difficulties?
Search and selection of housing, for example, and so on.
Was it something like that, or did you solve it quickly?
- In this matter, the company helped me a little, with the very first housing.
It was all for my money.
I sent two requests for two housing options that I liked.
I arrived in Canada somewhere in mid-September, and I already had options for housing at the beginning of October.
By Canadian standards, it ’ s pretty fast.
Usually people are very early trying to attend to housing issues.
Both of my applications for housing approved, I think, because they saw that I was a programmer, the salary is above average.
The median monthly salary in Canada is estimated at around $5,700.
In terms of rubles at the rate of September 13, 2023, this is about 404 thousand rubles.
I assume that the search for housing in Canada has now become a little more difficult.
But if you come as a specialist with a workplace ready for you, then this issue will be solved more easily.
I often read about such stories that people come to permanent residence without having a job here.
In such situations, when solving housing issues, people were required to make a deposit for housing for several months in advance, from three to six months.
Specifically, I have everything wonderful with the search for housing has developed, but I would recommend all these questions to think through and analyze in advance.
Everyone who came later than me, people from different countries, such as Brazil and Ukraine, they took care of finding housing right in advance and issued the rent remotely directly from their country.
The biggest expense line in your personal budget?
Now, of course, it ’ s a mortgage.
I took the house on a mortgage, and it eats quite a lot, especially given the rise in the Bank of Canada ’ s key rate.
As of September 2023, the Bank of Canada ’ s key rate was 5%.
It can be compared with April 2022, when the level of the key rate was 1%.
In general, people who have recently emigrated to Canada, most often just housing takes the most expenses.
Spending on food is a fairly small percentage in comparison, for example, with the cost of food for people in Russia.
I read about the statistics that families in Russia sometimes spend 30-40% of their monthly income on food.
Here, the figures for such costs will be lower.
How do you feel about Canadians?
What do you like and what are you not used to?
It should be noted that Canada is a multicultural country.
Here you can see people of all nationalities.
Canadians have a very mixed culture.
Of course, the classical Western democratic society dominates, but it is woven from different cultures like a patchwork blanket.
In general, if you take the locals, they are very friendly.
As far as immigrants are concerned, this is probably the best country.
There is absolutely no xenophobia.
Some right-wing political movements may say something about immigrants.
But the prevailing part of society treats visitors very friendly.
Local people understand that immigrants come here to work, that they are specialists who make Canada better.
Canadians are quite smiling and curious.
Despite the fact that Canadians live far from the epicenters of major world events in Europe, the Middle East and other regions, people still try to be always aware of political news, major sporting events and so on.
I like the fact that Canadians are trying to keep an eye on everything.
As for the smile of Canadians, it should be understood that this is an element of politeness.
Here you can immediately feel the difference between Russian culture and Canadian culture.
A Russian person will often laugh when he is really funny.
In Canada, this is just an element of politeness when dealing with other people.
But at the same time, I never noticed anything fake in this, when they say that the smile of a foreigner is something hypocritical, they say that a person is smiling at you, and at the same time he thinks badly about you.
I didn't notice that kind of behavior.
Even local people like to talk on the street, even just walking, for example, in the park with a dog.
It's okay to ask how your partner is doing.
There is a culture of easy conversation.
With a neighbor who walks his pet, it is quite possible to talk for five minutes.
In such casual conversations, Canadians will tell how they are doing, share something.
They will not be as open as it can be with people from our Russian culture.
But if you communicate quite closely with Canadians, they will be ready to talk, including on personal topics.
What are your impressions of the local climate and weather?
And what can you say about the work ethic, the culture of Canadians?
— Before my arrival in Canada, I looked at temperature charts to understand which part of Russia the weather will be similar.
Ottawa is similar in weather to Moscow, only here it is more humid.
Compared to Siberia, Krasnoyarsk in Ottawa is much warmer.
Last winter, I wore a down jacket only once.
It was an abnormally warm winter.
Overall, I like the weather in Ottawa.
Here is a very mild autumn, when the trees, probably two months of yellow, red, green, bright leaves everywhere in the forests.
Very nice and warm.
Winter is also quite warm: a lot of snow, cool skiing.
The only thing that the local climate does not like is the high humidity.
This is because the lakes are literally everywhere.
Due to the high humidity and heat, it is quite difficult to tolerate.
When it comes to work ethics, things are different.
The company I work for is very multicultural, here things are discussed and tasks are set more directly.
That is, you can speak openly, without fear of offending and criticizing someone there.
Naturally, this must be done carefully.
It is better then to say, for example: “This decision may not be the best, maybe we can do this … ”.
A colleague will understand everything immediately, everything will be fine.
But it depends a lot on the company to the company.
In immigrant courses, I hear you say that when your manager wants to talk to you seriously, they call it a sandwich.
At first, you will be praised for something a little, then the main critical part will be expressed, and at the end, as a conclusion, your merits will be noted once again.
The first and last parts are recommended to ignore, paying attention to what you are told in the middle of the conversation.
What I really liked about the work culture is that it is absolutely not customary to demonstrate any fake wealth, to show your status through material things.
The head of our company is a fairly rich man who goes to work in ordinary t-shirts and jeans.
He communicates on an equal footing with all employees.
When our office was reconstructed, he calmly took food on plates and sat on the floor, ate and communicated with colleagues.
That is, such behavior is not welcome in society when a top manager drives an expensive car, shows everyone his expensive watch, and all that.
But again, it all depends on the specific culture.
In some diasporas, this behavior still occurs.
Do you see your future life in Canada, or do you allow yourself to move to another country?
I like it in Canada.
And the company I work for is evolving and moving forward.
I wonder if we can build a large company that will take part of the market in its field.
So far, I am interested in Canada, and I would probably only travel to other countries.
And now I have a sense of home.
After a trip or a vacation somewhere, I am always very happy to return to Canada and already associate myself with my home.
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Dubai ranked first among cities in the Middle East and North Africa and sixth globally in the ability to attract digital talent.
The UAE has become a hub of choice for digitally gifted people.
To move in search of a permanent job and residence.
According to a study by the Boston Consulting Group, an American consulting firm.
According to the statement, the study explained that the changes made by Dubai during the recent period to its system of residence visas.
It also announced last year that residency visas would be granted to tech-savvy people who want to do their jobs remotely.
It has made a significant contribution to Dubai ’ s regional and global excellence.
London topped the list, followed by Singapore, Amsterdam, Berlin and Tokyo respectively.
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The US State Department has officially announced that it is introducing a visa-free regime with Israel.
The country joined the list of visa-free countries ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) and became the 40th member state.
This was announced today, September 27, by US Security Secretary Alejandro Majorcas and Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, according to the US Embassy in Jerusalem.
However, there are certain requirements for Israelis.
The decision will not come into force soon and in the near future you will still have to obtain a visa to enter the country.
By the end of November, the US plans to announce the exact date from which Israeli citizens will be able to use the ESTA system.
Once the system works, Israeli citizens will be able to apply online for entry to the United States for $21.
It will take 72 hours to review.
The permit for entry is valid for two years and it is possible to enter the country several times.
Only Israelis who have biometric passports that are valid for 10 years can apply.
Those who do not have a biometric passport will not be able to enter the United States without a visa and must apply through the embassies in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
Approved by the ESTA system.
It is allowed to stay in the United States for 90 days.
It is impossible to extend the period of stay, as well as to change the status of a visa, for example, from a tourist to a student and so on.
If you need to enter the United States for a period of more than 90 days, for study, work or exchange program, you need to apply for a special visa.
As of 2023, visa-free travel with the United States has the following countries:
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Austria
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Italy
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Singapore
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Andorra
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Latvia
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Slovakia
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Belgium
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Lithuania
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Slovenia
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Brunei
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Liechtenstein
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United Kingdom
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Chile
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Luxembourg
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Finland
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Hungary
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Malta
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France
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Germany
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Monaco
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Czech Republic
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Netherlands
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New Zealand
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Switzerland
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Greece
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Norway
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Sweden
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Denmark
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Poland
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Taiwan
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Ireland
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Portugal
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Estonia
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Iceland
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Republic of Korea
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Japan
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Many Asian countries have told the world that if you have a full pocket or a well-paying job, our country is open to you.
Many countries in Southeast Asia have recently launched new “gilded ” visa programs targeting top professional elites and other wealthy people, hoping to attract the wealthy, people who can create new business opportunities, and“ digital nomads ” who live in offices all over the world.
From January next year, Singapore will allow foreigners and their spouses who have earned at least S $30,000 (US $21,500) per month for the past year to obtain a five-year top-level professional work visa. It will also be open to those with significant achievements in science, technology, the arts and sports.
The benefits of moving to the area are low taxes, political stability, strong exchange rate stars, and 50 Michelin restaurants to choose from.
Malaysia announced the Quality Visa Program on September 1, targeting wealthy individuals seeking to study, work or run a business in Malaysia. Participants are required to have annual overseas sales of at least RM480,000 (US $105,300) and a deposit of RM1 million, and can spend half of these assets on education, health care or housing after one year, with a visa validity period of up to 20 years.
The local advantage is a cultural melting pot, clean white beaches, and wild jungles to explore.
In Cambodia, “Cambodia is My Second Home ” requires applicants to invest at least $100,000 in certain asset classes, hoping to attract entrepreneurs, researchers, scientists, etc. The visa is valid for 10 years. Cambodia has Angkor Wat culture, French colonial colors, low cost of living, and exotic jungles, beaches and vast plains.
Thailand launched a new visa program on August 31, hoping to attract 1 million wealthy or skilled overseas people in the next five years, three categories of people can obtain this visa: first, those who invest at least $500,000 in assets such as Thai bonds or real estate, and have at least $1 million and earn more than $80,000 a year; second, wealthy people over 50 years of age with the same income standard and health insurance coverage of more than $50,000; Third, digital nomads and professionals with specific skills must have five years of experience in their field and earn more than $80,000 a year.
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Content:     The Economic Times daily newspaper is available online now.

    Thailand's 5-year visa for digital nomads: Everything you need to know

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    Thailand introduces the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) targeting remote workers and digital nomads with a five-year multiple-entry option. Costing 10,000 THB, applicants need to meet age, financial, employment criteria, and maintain a 500,000 THB balance. The DTV allows legal remote work, spouse and children under 20, and exempts foreign income tax.

    Thailand has introduced the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), aimed at boosting tourism by attracting remote workers and digital nomads. The DTV offers a five-year multiple-entry visa, allowing holders to stay in Thailand for up to 180 days each year, with an option to extend for an additional 180 days.

    This visa is designed to provide an attractive alternative to standard tourist visas, eliminating many immigration and tax concerns for long-term visitors.

    While the application process details are still pending, these basic eligibility requirements provide a preliminary guide for those interested in applying for the DTV. Further information and updates on the application process are expected to be released in July.

    How much does a Thailand DTV cost?

    The Destination Thailand Visa costs 10,000 THB. Applicants must be at least 20 years old, have sufficient funds to cover the visa fee, and demonstrate a minimum balance in their bank account.

    (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates)

    To be eligible for this visa, applicants must meet the following requirements, though these criteria are subject to change:
    • Applicants must be at least 20 years old.
    • They must have sufficient funds to cover the visa fee, which is 10,000 THB.
    • Applicants need to show proof of at least 500,000 THB in their bank account to support their stay in Thailand.
    • Proof of employment with a registered company is also required.
    The DTV is ideal for remote workers and digital nomads who wish to experience Thailand's culture while maintaining their professional commitments.
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    The visa requires lower income requirements and fees compared to similar visas in Southeast Asia. It permits legal remote work for international clients and allows holders to bring their spouse and children under 20. Additionally, there is no tax on income derived from foreign sources during the stay in Thailand.

    However, the DTV does not permit employment with Thai companies, and changing visa types will terminate the DTV.

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## What is the Digital Nomad Lifestyle?

The digital nomad lifestyle refers to a work arrangement where individuals leverage technology to work remotely while traveling to different locations.

As described in the context, digital nomads are people who "don't need to go to the office daily" and can work from anywhere with a stable internet connection and a laptop.

What is driving the digital nomad lifestyle?

This concept allows people to "work in the place where they live," offering greater freedom in their work patterns while enabling them to experience different cultures and expand their global networks.

What are critical aspects of the digital nomad lifestyle?

Adaptablity to new cultures and language

The core appeal of this lifestyle is the ability to achieve work-life balance by combining professional responsibilities with travel experiences.

What are critical aspects of the digital nomad lifestyle?

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

Rather than being confined to a traditional office environment, digital nomads can work from beaches, cafes, co-working spaces, or temporary accommodations in various countries around the world.

## Countries Supporting Digital Nomads with Visas

Many countries have recognized the economic potential of attracting remote workers and have introduced specialized visa programs.

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A digital nomad visa program or the equivalent

What are critical aspects of the digital nomad lifestyle?

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A digital nomad visa program or the equivalent

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

What are critical aspects of the digital nomad lifestyle?

Knowledge of visa and other legal requirements

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A digital nomad visa program or the equivalent

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

A digital nomad visa program or the equivalent

Based on the context documents, several countries and regions have established themselves as digital nomad-friendly destinations:

### Thailand
Thailand has introduced the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), specifically targeting remote workers and digital nomads.

What are critical aspects of the digital nomad lifestyle?

Knowledge of visa and other legal requirements

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

A digital nomad visa program or the equivalent

What are critical aspects of the digital nomad lifestyle?

Knowledge of visa and other legal requirements

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

A digital nomad visa program or the equivalent

What are critical aspects of the digital nomad lifestyle?

Knowledge of visa and other legal requirements

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

A digital nomad visa program or the equivalent

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