Somto BisinaIn recent times, there have been significant increase in number of remote jobs and people choosing to work remotely, which has also caused compulsory development of infrastructure for work visa to support talents.
Data from a global Human Resource solutions provider identified the cities best positioned to compete for remote jobs and benefit from the increased taxable income.
Here are the 5 countries:
1. Estonia
Some countries are setting the standard for having the infrastructure in place to support remote working. Tallinn in Estonia, is one of the top cities for startup founders and remote workers, according to the local talent index.
The country has done well in identifying remote work opportunities and demonstrating that the city has a lot to offer visitors. There is also a lower cost for talent. Hiring people in low-cost locations may not sound appealing, but if you are a developer paying for your staff in London as well as studio rent, this is a good option.
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Through e-Residency, Estonia has already transformed the way a country serves people outside of its borders. With the Digital Nomad Visa, Estonia is changing the way people around the world choose to work.
About E-residency in Estonia
Remote entrepreneurs can access Estonia’s e-services online
The visa enables one to create and manage a company online; declare taxes and access banking/payments. It is also a low-cost, low-bureaucracy alternative.
Visit here to apply. The process takes 3-8 weeks.
Receive your e-Residency kit at pick-up locations around the world after verifying your identity.
How to Apply
Apply to start a company that is 100% online and run remotely
No paperwork, physical meetings, or bureaucracy. It allows one to do business digitally from anywhere (backed by the Estonian government).
Use Estonia’s e-services to manage your business remotely
About Digital Nomad Visa (DNV)
- It allows remote workers to stay in Estonia temporarily for up to a year.
- For digital nomads who can work online regardless of location
- For an employer registered abroad or their company registered abroad, or as a freelancer for clients mostly abroad.
Apply at your nearest Estonian Embassy. The process takes up to 30 days after which you pick up your visa at the nearest Estonian Embassy, usual visa rules and procedures apply.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must prove that you can work in a location independently, using telecommunications technologies; you’re essentially a ‘digital nomad’.
In addition, you will need to prove that you fit under any one of the three following categories:
You work for an employer registered in a foreign country and have a work contract with that employer;
You conduct business for a company registered in a foreign country and you are a partner/shareholder in that company; or
You offer freelance or consulting services primarily to clients with permanent establishments in a foreign country and with whom you have contracts.
How to Apply
Have an active employment contract with a company registered outside of Estonia, conduct business through your own company registered outside of Estonia, or work as a freelancer for clients primarily outside of Estonia.
During the six months preceding the application, your income meets the minimum threshold (€3,504 gross of tax).
2. Dubai
Dubai provides remote workers from all over the world with a one-year virtual working program that allows them to live alone or with their family while working. The program’s participants will have access to daily services and are able to enroll their children in Dubai’s public schools.
Candidates must have a current passport, a valid health insurance policy with UAE coverage, employment verification, and a minimum monthly income of $5,000 in order to be eligible.
3. Barbados
A remote worker visa allows people to legally work and live in Barbados for 12 months with the option of extending it with their family. This has been available since July 2020.
Candidates who want to apply for this visa must:
Present proof of employment.
Be able to carry out their job responsibilities online.
Must be able to pay for the costs of living in Barbados.
Within 28 days of stamp approval, applicants must pay a fee of $2,000 for an individual and $3,000 for a family.
During the 12-month stay the holder of the stamp will not be liable for any local income tax.
For more details on how to apply, click here
4. Georgia
Since August 2020, citizens from 95 different countries have been able to visit Georgia and conduct remote employment there for at least 180 days under the new state program “Remotely from Georgia.”
The program is intended to full-time remote workers, independent contractors, and business owners who can demonstrate their ability to pay Georgia’s taxes and have a minimum monthly income of $2,000 per month. Additionally, digital nomads must be prepared to commit to a minimum 180-day stay in Georgia.
Find out more details here
5. Bermuda
Apply for a long-term visitor’s residential certificate if you wish to work remotely from Bermuda, either alone or with your family, Apply for a residential certificate if you wish to become a long-term visitor. With this visa, you will have access to day-to-day services.
You will not be required to demonstrate a minimum monthly salary, but other requirements will be established:
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have the ability to pay the $263 application fee. Furthermore, one must demonstrate that they have no criminal record and must have a valid health insurance, provide proof of employment, and demonstrate a consistent source of income.
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