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  • Hungary — White Card (Digital Nomad Visa): Everything You Need to Live and Work Remotely in Hungary
    Knowledge Base – QUESTRAVEL By Víctor Pizarro, Co-founder of QUESTRAVEL Why Hungary? Budapest’s café culture, great internet, and central location make Hungary a smart EU base for remote professionals. Since late 2021, Hungary offers a purpose-built residence permit for digital nomads called the White Card. What is the White Card? The White Card is a residence permit for third-country nationals (non-EU/EEA/Swiss) who work remotely for an employer outside Hungary or own a proPopular
  • Serbia — Temporary Residence for Remote Workers: Everything you need to live and work remotely
    Knowledge Base – QUESTRAVEL By Víctor Pizarro, Co-founder of QUESTRAVEL Why Serbia? In the heart of the Balkans, Serbia is increasingly popular with digital nomads thanks to its low cost of living, solid connectivity, and a cosmopolitan vibe in Belgrade and Novi Sad. While Serbia does not yet have a formal “Digital Nomad Visa,” it offers a very practical alternative: temporary residence for remote workers. This status allows foreign nationals to reside in SerPopular
  • Cyprus — Digital Nomad Visa: everything you need to live and work from the Mediterranean
    Knowledge Base – QUESTRAVEL By Víctor Pizarro, Co-founder of QUESTRAVEL Being a nomad in Cyprus: the essentials Picture answering emails with sea views in Larnaca or wrapping up your day at sunset in Limassol. Cyprus offers a specific program for 100% remote workers who want to live legally on the island without entering the local labor market. Below you’ll find the professor-meets-concierge breakdown: what it is, who runs it, real requirements, duration, and the step-by-stepPopular
  • Romania — Digital Nomad Visa: Everything you need to live and work remotely in the heart of Europe
    Romania — Digital Nomad Visa: Everything you need to live and work remotely in the heart of Europe Knowledge Base – QUESTRAVEL By Víctor Pizarro, Co-founder of QUESTRAVEL Why Romania? Romania rarely tops the “move to Europe” list, yet it blends vibrant cities like Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca with fairy-tale medieval towns, blazing-fast internet (among Europe’s best), and a cost of living far below Western capitals. Its Digital Nomad Visa is built for remote professionals wPopular
  • Spain — Digital Nomad Visa (International Remote-Worker Visa): Everything You Need to Know
    Spain — Digital Nomad Visa (International Remote-Worker Visa): Everything You Need to Know Knowledge Base – QUESTRAVEL By Víctor Pizarro, Co-founder of QUESTRAVEL Why Spain? Spain has become a top choice for remote professionals seeking quality of life, excellent connectivity, and legal certainty. The Digital Nomad Visa (officially, Visa/Residence for “Teletrabajadores de carácter internacional”) lets you live in Spain while working remotely for non-Spanish employers or internatPopular
  • Greece — Digital Nomad Visa: Everything you need to live and work remotely in Greece
    Knowledge Base – QUESTRAVEL By Víctor Pizarro, Co-founder of QUESTRAVEL Being a digital nomad in Greece: what you need to know At QUESTRAVEL we’ve seen Greece become a gem for remote workers in Europe—not only for its islands, climate, and culture, but also for a Digital Nomad Visa framework with attractive conditions. Below is a clear, step-by-step guide to what it is, the law behind it, the requirements, and how to apply. What is Greece’s Digital Nomad Visa? It’s a residencPopular
  • Norway — Independent Contractor Visa: everything you need to live and work as a self-employed professional
    Knowledge Base – QUESTRAVEL By Víctor Pizarro, Co-founder of QUESTRAVEL Why Norway (the essentials) Norway is synonymous with dramatic nature, high quality of life, and a strong, predictable economy. While Norway does not offer a “digital nomad visa” per se, there is a solid route for independents: the Independent Contractor / Self-employed residence permits. With the right setup, freelancers and independent professionals can live legally in Norway while working for cliePopular
  • Albania — Digital Nomad Visa (Unique Permit): Everything you need to live and work remotely in Albania
    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.Popular
  • Lithuania — Options for Digital Nomads (no specific DN visa): everything you need to live and work from Lithuania
    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/Popular
  • Italy — Digital Nomad Visa: everything you need to live and work remotely in Italy
    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 (https://www.gazzettaufficiale.it/eli/id/2024/04/04Popular
  • Portugal — Digital Nomad Visa (D8): Everything you need to live and work remotely in Portugal
    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 (https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/nationaPopular
  • Belize — Digital Nomad Visa: Work & live in the Caribbean with the “Work Where You Vacation” program
    Knowledge Base – QUESTRAVEL By Víctor Pizarro, Co-founder of QUESTRAVEL Live and work in Belize: the best of both worlds Belize isn’t only turquoise waters, barrier reefs, and lush jungle. For digital nomads, it’s a hidden gem: English as the official language, close to the U.S., a more affordable cost of living than many Caribbean islands, and a government-backed path to work remotely from paradise. Below is everything you need—what the program is, who runs it, requirements, and how to aFew readers
  • Czech Republic— Digital Nomad Program: Everything you need to know
    Knowledge Base – QUESTRAVEL By Víctor Pizarro, Co-founder at QUESTRAVEL Why Czech Republic? Prague’s café-to-coworking rhythm, strong internet, and a booming tech scene make Czechia a smart EU base for remote pros. Since 2023, the government has a Digital Nomad Program tailored to highly skilled IT and marketing professionals—letting you live in Czechia while working for foreign companies or as a freelancer. What is the Digital Nomad Program? A fast-track scheme that lets eligibleFew readers
  • Latvia — Digital Nomad Visa: everything you need to live and work remotely in Latvia
    Knowledge Base – QUESTRAVEL By Víctor Pizarro, Co-founder of QUESTRAVEL Why Latvia (the essentials) With Riga as a lively tech/culture hub, Latvia launched a Digital Nomad pathway in 2022 so non-EU/EEA nationals can live in Latvia while working remotely for foreign companies. (Sorainen) What it is Latvia’s scheme is a long-stay (D) visa for remote work. It letFew readers
  • Iceland — Remote Work Visa: Everything you need to live and work in Iceland
    Knowledge Base – QUESTRAVEL By Víctor Pizarro, Co-founder of QUESTRAVEL Being a digital nomad in Iceland: the essentials Iceland isn’t only auroras and otherworldly landscapes. For remote professionals, the country offers a Long-term Visa for Remote Work that lets you live in Iceland legally while working for an employer or clients outside Iceland. (island.is) What is Iceland’s Remote Work VFew readers
  • Georgia — Digital Nomad Visa (“Remotely from Georgia”): Everything you need to live and work remotely in Georgia
    Knowledge Base – QUESTRAVEL By Víctor Pizarro, Co-founder of QUESTRAVEL Being a nomad in Georgia: what you need to know Georgia, the small country in the Caucasus, has gone from a well-kept secret to an emerging hub for digital nomads. With vibrant cities like Tbilisi, spectacular mountain landscapes, and a cost of living far below Western Europe, it’s no surprise many remote professionals choose it as a base. So how does “Remotely from Georgia” work? What are the requirementsFew readers
  • Montenegro — Digital Nomad (Temporary Residence & Long-Stay “D” Visa): Todo lo que necesitas saber para vivir y trabajar en el Adriático
    Base de Conocimiento – QUESTRAVEL Por Víctor Pizarro, Co-founder de QUESTRAVEL Ser nómada en Montenegro: lo esencial Montenegro reúne costa mediterránea, parques nacionales y ciudades históricas como Kotor o Budva, con costes más bajos que Europa occidental. Y lo importante: ya reconoce a los “digital nomads” en su marco migratorio y ofrece vías oficiales para entrar y, luego, residir legalmente. ¿Qué opciones oficiales existen hoy? Visa de larga estancia (tipo D) – “Digital nomad” SirveFew readers
  • Germany — Residence Permit for Freelancers (Aufenthaltserlaubnis für Freiberufler): Everything you need to live and work
    Knowledge Base – QUESTRAVEL By Víctor Pizarro, Co-founder of QUESTRAVEL Being a digital nomad in Germany: the essentials When you think of Germany, you probably picture vibrant cities like Berlin, Munich, or Hamburg—where tech, culture, and design intersect. What many don’t know is that Germany also offers one of the strongest routes for independent professionals: the Residence Permit for Freelancers (Aufenthaltserlaubnis für Freiberufler). This permit has turned Germany intoFew readers

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