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Countries Compete for Remote Workers Even as Return to Office Demands Grow
Here’s how to apply for some of the most popular digital nomad visas around the world.
Nearly 50 countries now offering digital nomad programs.
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Countries from Costa Rica to Croatia are betting that remote work is here to stay, competing to host digital nomads even as more employers push for a return to office.
The number of remote-work visas has risen exponentially since before the pandemic, with at least 30 countries adding them since 2020 to attract those whose jobs allow them to work from anywhere, according to Nomad Capitalist, which helps entrepreneurs relocate abroad.