Digital Nomad

Digital nomads are people who travel freely while working remotely using technology and the internet.[1] Such people generally have minimal material possessions and work remotely in temporary housing, hotels, cafes, public libraries, co-working spaces, or recreational vehicles, using Wi-Fi, smartphones or mobile hotspots to access the Internet.[2][3][4][5] The majority of digital nomads describe themselves as programmers, content creators, designers, or developers.[4] Some digital nomads are perpetual travelers, while others only maintain the lifestyle for a short period of time. While some nomads travel through multiple countries, others remain in one area, and some may choose to travel while living in a vehicle, in a practice often known as van-dwelling.[6] In 2023, there were 17.3 million American digital nomads, which was a 131% increase since 2019, and the number increased to 18.1 million in 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_nomad

2021: In a bid to boost their economies, countries worldwide have started to offer a remote workers visa.

cf "slomad": someone who also changes locations, but not as frequently... Most digital nomads change locations at least once every month or every three months. Some people would rather stay at one location for longer than three months... aim to have a more immersive experience with the place where they’re living... (also some) are more conscious about living a greener life. Instead of traveling by plane, they prefer to use trains, support local businesses, and try to create as little waste as possible... The most expensive thing about being a digital nomad is paying for plane tickets or visas.

• In some countries, you will need a digital nomad visa to stay for an extended period of time. Here are the best visas and countries for you: Thailand – 90 days with the possibility to extend; Portugal – 1 year with the possibility to extend; The Bahamas – 12 months; Colombia – 2 years.