by Charlie
Mauritius
Mauritius is the only country that waives visa fees and does not require proof of income.
Its digital nomad visa is open to a wide range of digital nomads and lasts for one year. It requires the applicant to be self-employed or employed by an employer outside Mauritius and to have health insurance for the period of residence.
Cape Verde
Cape Verde’s remote work CABO VERDE program is currently open to anyone from Europe, North America, Portuguese-speaking countries (CPLP) and West African countries (Cedeao) for a six-month duration, renewable for another six months.
The application fee is $65, and applicants must work as a freelancer or self-employed person for a client or company outside of Cape Verde, and need to prove a monthly income of 1,500 euros for an individual or 2,700 euros for a family.
Seychelles
The Digital Nomad Visa for the Seychelles is open to digital nomads based in the United States and the European Union, and the country consists of 115, including two exclusive resort islands. The visa is valid for one year as long as the applicant visits at least once a month. The application fee is €45 and proof of income is required (exact amount not specified)
South Africa (under development)
Digital nomads in South Africa will hopefully be allowed to reside in the country for more than 90 days, and there has also been discussion of offering tax breaks to digital nomads who stay in the country long enough to become tax residents. Applicants would have to prove by contract that they work remotely for an offshore company and are rumored to earn a minimum of around $3,000 per month.
The Digital Nomad Visa is a mutually beneficial and supportive visa system.
For digital travelers, it saves time, money, and a deeper understanding of the destination culture.
For countries that implement the visa, attracting an influx of highly qualified digital nomads from overseas can boost local consumption, stimulate the local economy, and enhance exchanges between foreign talent and local businesses.
More countries or regions may offer digital nomad visas in the future. In addition to considering whether or not a visa is offered, choosing a destination should also take into account the quality of life, culture, climate, cost, infrastructure, and community of the destination, in order to truly enjoy a lower cost of living and a more varied lifestyle.
