Bali is intensifying its crackdown on tourist visa abuses, with recent enforcement and public guidance making clear that influencers, creators, and wellness practitioners can no longer assume unpaid collaborations or portfolio-building projects are safely outside Indonesian immigration law. Get the latest news straight to your inbox! From Paradise for Creators to High-Risk Immigration Hotspot For…
Egypt is preparing to overhaul how many international visitors enter the country, introducing a fully digital visa-on-arrival system at Cairo International Airport that replaces paper stickers with secure QR code e-visas from August 2026. Get the latest news straight to your inbox! New Digital System Targets Faster, Smoother Arrivals According to recent government announcements and…
Computer glitches to Lisbon airport’s electronic digital border controls failed again this week as Portugal gears up to receive millions of holiday-makers for the summer season. Portugal’s authorities at the airports management company ANA admitted to “constraints” as the airport suffered long queues and staff had to process passengers manually on Tuesday. Low-cost airline Ryanair…
Goa has seen a sharp fall in foreign tourist arrivals over the past eight years, with the Indian beach state losing about 45% of its overseas visitors as more travellers choose Thailand and other Southeast […]
Nearly half of Germans have already fallen victim to travel fraud, according to a new study from security firm McAfee. The research found that 48% of German travellers said they had been caught out by […]
Arguably Europe’s most iconic city is going against the grain in the day and age of overtourism. Rather than yank welcome mats right out from tourists’ feet, they’re ready to embrace more despite already being such a year-round hotspot to immerse in its tangible history of ancient temples and open-air ruins. Boasting affordability across the…
Chiang Mai has once again gained international recognition after Forbes magazine named it one of the world’s eight leading destinations for digital nomads and creators in 2026.
Canada has updated its guidance for “digital nomads” — people who work remotely for employers or clients outside their country of stay — clarifying that eligible foreign nationals may remain in Canada as visitors for up to six months while continuing to work remotely for foreign employers or clients outside Canada. According to updated guidance…
For years, Bali held a near-mythical status in the remote work world. Cheap rent, warm weather, great coffee, and a community of like-minded people building businesses from laptops – it seemed too good to be true. For many who stayed long enough, it turned out that it was. Bali’s charm is fading for many long-term…
Skift Take: “Travel companion” Grab clearly isn’t ready to say goodbye at the border. With its cross-border taxi pilot, Grab is stretching the definition of “last mile” into an international one, keeping travelers in-app the entire way. Read the Complete Story On Skift
Digital nomads and remote workers abroad face costly mistakes—from visas to taxes to lifestyle missteps. Here’s what to know before making the move.
What if your choice of home didn’t automatically give a foreign government a claim to your global savings? Most people we talk to feel an immediate sense of dread when considering international tax laws, fearing they’ll be trapped in a cycle of double taxation or endless paperwork. It’s a valid concern because the line between…
Most digital nomad visas drop you into a tax problem. Stay in a new country long enough on a remote work permit, and you trip the 183-day threshold that most tax authorities use to claim you as a resident. At that point, your foreign salary starts getting taxed locally, whatever your original visa promised. A…
The advertised tuition for a top-tier international school is rarely the final number you’ll see on your bank statement. You likely already know that relocating your family involves more than just packing boxes; it’s a high-stakes investment in your child’s future. It’s common to feel anxious that ‘hidden’ fees might double your expected costs or…
Germany’s so‑called freelancer visa is one of the country’s key residence options for non EU remote workers who wish to live in Germany while working independently for clients worldwide. Although there is no visa formally labeled as a digital nomad permit, the residence permit for freelance activity under Section 21 of the German Residence Act…
Originally published on Nomad Stays. [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] What if your next work base was a sun-drenched home in medieval southern France — rent-free, with a pool, fast Wi-Fi, and two cats for company? That’s exactly what I found when I became a housesitter for a month in Uzès — and it changed how I think…
India continues to attract millions of international visitors each year, drawn by its culture, scale and iconic landmarks. But travel experts warn that independent backpacking trips across the country can expose tourists to significant risks […]
I’m a writer and yoga teacher based in Washington DC. I’ve travelled widely, but this time I did something different. I went to Chile — not for a holiday, and not to become an expat. I went to live there for a while, to keep working, to keep earning and to see whether there’s a…
A leading tax advisory says Brazilians who obtained Portugal’s D8 digital-nomad visa after 2025 risk paying up to 70 % in combined taxes because the old NHR regime is closed. Companies and individuals must align immigration and tax planning or face heavy liabilities.
A 10 April legal briefing confirms Brazil still lacks a formal Digital Nomad Visa; remote workers must instead use tourist- or work-visa channels and heed tax-residency triggers. Employers and freelancers should review compliance steps while Congress stalls on Bill 1.873/2021.
Digital nomads sure are a lucky bunch, aren’t they? Who wouldn’t be jealous of being able to spin a globe, point to a destination, and be able to pack up and move there, all while still earning a paycheck? To no surprise, Italy, with its storybook romance from city to city and town to town,…
These European nations are seeing increased interest from British digital nomads for their pleasant weather, robust remote working facilities and relatively low cost of living.
The Digital Nomad Visa, formally implemented in March last year, allows foreign remote workers to reside in the country for up to three years while earning income from international employers.
For a long time, the mental image of a digital nomad came with a standard backdrop: rice terraces, a cold Bintang, and the faint sound of a scooter revving somewhere in Canggu. Bali defined the aesthetic. It shaped the expectation. However, something has quietly shifted in the global remote work conversation, and the island that…
Cross-border work may invite immigration, employment law, tax risks even in the short term
