Portugal's new digital nomad visa is due to open later this month.
You might think about tropical destinations when you think of digital nomad.
There is a new digital nomad scheme in Portugal that will open for applications this month.
The government confirmed last week that workers from countries that aren't part of the EU can apply for the visa.
Evidence of workers' income and proof of tax residency will be required.
At least four times as much as the Portuguese national wage is needed for applicants to be accepted. The minimum monthly income for a digital nomad is around 3,288 euro.
More and more countries are issuing visas for foreigners to work in the digital nomad community. Some countries, like Croatia, are already offering this type of visa, while others, like Spain, are planning on introducing them soon.
Portugal is a great place to live and work outside of the country. The country of 10 million has all of it. It has become popular among expatriates because of it's cheaper cost of living.
The most recent data from the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Office shows that around 7,000 Americans were living in Portugal at the end of 2011. The percentage of foreigners in Portugal is the highest it has ever been.
According to research, Portugal is the third safest country in the world for digital nomads, the country came ninth in a ranking of the healthiest countries for those working and living abroad, and Lisbon is the top destination for digital nomads.
Portugal didn't have an official digital nomad visa to date, but that didn't stop them from being ranked favorably. The D7 visa is used by people of all ages who want to live and work in other countries. It is possible for anyone to apply, but they need to stay in the country for a certain amount of time each year.
The Golden Visa is a lot more expensive than the other alternatives. Portuguese residency can be gained if you invest at least 350,000 euro and hold it for at least five years. The Golden Visa requires holders to stay in the country for a week every year.
Some argue that the Golden Visa could be used as a way to buy citizenship, while others worry about foreigners driving up prices for local goods and services.