Question 1

Albania — Digital Nomad Visa (Unique Permit): Everything you need to live and work remotely in Albania

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Knowledge Base – QUESTRAVEL By Víctor Pizarro, Co-founder of QUESTRAVEL

Why Albania?

Over the last few years, Albania has quietly become a compelling base for digital nomads. Think Ionian and Adriatic beaches, quick hops to Greece, Italy, and Montenegro, and a very competitive cost of living. With the introduction of the Unique Permit (Leje Unike), Albania opened the door for remote professionals and freelancers who want to stay beyond the 90-day tourist window.

What is Albania’s “Digital Nomad Visa”?

While it’s not always branded as a “digital nomad visa,” the Unique Permit functions that way: it’s a residence/work authorization for foreign nationals who work remotely for companies or clients outside Albania—ideal for:

Freelancers offering digital services
Employees of foreign companies
Entrepreneurs with businesses registered outside Albania

Who regulates and processes it

Ministry of Interior (Mbrotja e Brendshme)
General Directorate of Citizenship & Migration (Drejtoria e Përgjithshme e Shërbimeve të Shtetësisë dhe Migracionit)

Legal basis

Grounded in Law on Foreigners No. 79/2021, which governs residence/work permits, including the “Unique Permit” framework relevant to remote workers.

Duration & renewals

Initial validity: 1 year
Renewal: yearly, up to 5 consecutive years
After 5 years: you may be eligible to apply for permanent residence

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Question 2

Barbados — Welcome Stamp (Digital Nomad Visa): Everything you need to live and work remotely in the Caribbean

Accepted Answer

Knowledge Base – QUESTRAVEL By Víctor Pizarro, Co-founder of QUESTRAVEL

Be a nomad in Barbados: work with a Caribbean sea view

Barbados was one of the pioneers to launch a digital-nomad visa during the pandemic, attracting professionals who wanted to combine productivity with island living. Here’s how the Barbados Welcome Stamp works, who qualifies, and how to apply—step by step.

What is the Barbados Welcome Stamp?

A special 12-month residency visa that lets remote workers and their families live in Barbados while working for a foreign employer or as independent contractors serving international clients. You can re-apply after your first year if you want to extend your stay. (barbadoswelcomestamp.bb)

Who manages and processes it

The program is run by the Government of Barbados (Ministry of Tourism & International Transport) with applications submitted online. 👉 Official portal: barbadoswelcomestamp.bb • Tourism overview: visitbarbados.org. (barbadoswelcomestamp.bb)

Legal/tax notes

Welcome Stamp holders are not liable to Barbados income tax on their foreign earnings; VAT applies to on-island purchases. (Always check your home-country tax rules.) ([Visit Barbados](https://www.visitbarbados.org/barbados-w

Question 3

Portugal — Digital Nomad Visa (D8): Everything you need to live and work remotely in Portugal

Accepted Answer

Knowledge Base – QUESTRAVEL By Víctor Pizarro, Co-founder of QUESTRAVEL

Why Portugal (the essentials)

Portugal has become one of Europe’s most attractive bases for remote professionals: a mild climate, welcoming culture, and lively DN hubs in Lisbon, Porto, and Madeira. Legally, the country offers the D8 “Digital Nomad” route in two flavors—Temporary Stay and Residence—so you can choose a short or multi-year plan. (vistos.mne.gov.pt)

What is the D8 Digital Nomad Visa?

A migration route for non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens who work remotely for foreign employers/clients (employees or freelancers). There are two pathways:

Temporary Stay visa (up to 1 year) — ideal for short stays. (Global Citizen Solutions)
Residence route (consular visa → residence permit: initial 2 years, then renewals that can total 5 years and lead to permanent residence/citizenship). (Global Citizen Solutions)

Who regulates and processes it

Abroad (visa): Portuguese consulates/embassies under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MNE). Official visa category listing includes “Remote Work / Digital Nomad.” ([vistos.mne.gov.pt](https://vistos.mne.go

Question 4

Antigua & Barbuda — Nomad Digital Residence (NDR): Live and work in the Caribbean for up to 2 years

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Knowledge Base – QUESTRAVEL By Víctor Pizarro, Co-founder of QUESTRAVEL

The most authentic Caribbean as your office

With “365 beaches—one for every day of the year,” Antigua & Barbuda has become a top digital-nomad destination—not just for its landscapes, but for an official program that lets you reside for up to 2 years while working remotely. (nomad.gov.ag)

What is the Nomad Digital Residence (NDR)?

The NDR is a special visa created in 2020 that allows foreign professionals to live in Antigua & Barbuda while working for employers or clients outside the country. It targets nomads with stable income and supports family relocation.

Who regulates and processes it

The program is run by the Government of Antigua & Barbuda through its Nomad Digital Residence Program Office. All applications are completed online. 👉 Official NDR page: nomad.gov.ag/ui/ (overview & application). (nomad.gov.ag)

Legal basis

The visa is grounded in the Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Act 2020, which created the framework for a remote-work category (up to 24 months).

Act PDF (gov site): Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Act 2020. (laws.gov.ag)
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Question 5

Italy — Digital Nomad Visa: everything you need to live and work remotely in Italy

Accepted Answer

Knowledge Base – QUESTRAVEL By Víctor Pizarro, Co-founder of QUESTRAVEL

Why Italy (the essentials)

Italy approved a Digital Nomad / Remote Worker route in March 2022 (Law 25/2022 converting Decree-Law 4/2022). The implementing inter-ministerial decree was published on April 4, 2024, which means applications are now possible via Italian consulates, with in-country follow-up for your residence permit. (Gazzetta Ufficiale)

What is Italy’s Digital Nomad / Remote Worker Visa?

A national visa for highly qualified non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens who work remotely for foreign employers/clients (employees or freelancers). After entry, you convert it to a permesso di soggiorno (residence permit) labeled “nomade digitale – lavoratore da remoto.” (ambpristina.esteri.it)

Who regulates and processes it

Central authorities: Ministry of the Interior & Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Official guidance and decree are public. (Gazzetta Ufficiale)
Where to apply: Italian embassy/consulate where you reside. Example consulate pages already list the visa (e.g., New York, Pristina, **Bueno

Question 6

Lithuania — Options for Digital Nomads (no specific DN visa): everything you need to live and work from Lithuania

Accepted Answer

Knowledge Base – QUESTRAVEL By Víctor Pizarro, Co-founder of QUESTRAVEL

The essentials

Lithuania offers a highly digital public administration, competitive living costs, and a fast, centralized migration system. There is no visa officially called a “Digital Nomad Visa.” For longer stays, the typical path is the National Visa (type D)—up to 12 months—and, if you plan to remain longer, a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) that fits your situation (employment in LT, starting/run a business in LT, startup-founder route, etc.). (in.mfa.lt)

What to use if you work remotely

National Visa D (long stay): lets you stay in Lithuania for up to 12 months. After that, most people move to a TRP if they fit an eligible category. Applications and appointments run through MIGRIS and the Migration Department. (in.mfa.lt)
Temporary Residence Permit (TRP): multiple routes exist—business/self-employment, employment, Startup Visa for innovative founders, and others. You apply via MIGRIS and the Migration Department. (If you only telework for a foreign employer with no legal ties in LT, you must still fit an existing category—there’s no DN-only status.) (Migracijos departamentas

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