Important Legal Factors To Consider As A Digital Nomad
Moving abroad as a digital nomad can give you a lot of freedom if you work a remote job, however it’s so important that you consider all related legal factors, to make sure you don’t end up with a hefty tax bill or even worse, in trouble with the police. We’re here to cover three key elements that you need to be thinking about.
Visas
Firstly, you need to get your visa sorted. Unfortunately there isn’t a ‘digital nomad’ visa that gives you a free pass to roam as you please, but you’ll need a specific visa for each country you visit. For most places it’s as simple as doing your research and getting yourself the right visa (e.g. a working holiday visa in Australia, or a digital nomad visa in Costa Rica). However, there are costs involved, with a visa typically costing between £50 and £300, and some countries will need to see proof of a certain amount of income.
For example in Estonia, you will need to be earning €37,000 per year, or in Greece, €3,690 per month. Some countries have stricter rules, for example in the UK you can only work for foreign companies for up to … Read More
