Digital Nomads

American Digital Nomads and Taxes

All Americans are required to file US taxes, even if they live abroad. Tax treaties don’t mitigate this requirement, however there are a number of exemptions that American Digital Nomad can claim that, for most people, stop them having to pay any US taxes, although they still have to file.

US Tax Information for Digital Nomads

Tax planning is essential for American Digital Nomads to minimize their US (and foreign) tax liability. We recommend that Digital Nomads contact a US expat tax specialist to ensure that they’re not just compliant but best placed to achieve their financial goals, too.

Your Complete Guide to Budgeting as a Digital Nomad

Digital nomad in Paris

Budgeting as a digital nomad can be tricky, but it’s essential. Travel expenses can add up quickly, and you don’t want to run out of funds in a foreign country. That said, it’s definitely possible to travel — even for an indefinite amount of time — without breaking the bank. Below, we’ll go over everything you […]

Best Countries to Teach English & Save Money as a US Expat

Teaching English abroad

Exploring the best countries to teach English and save money? You’ve come to the right place to learn about the top locations around the world for those looking to travel, make money, and pursue a rewarding career. With quite a few countries offering high salaries, low taxes, a low cost of living, and sometimes even […]

Italy Digital Nomad Visa: Your (Updated!) 2024 Guide

Italy digital nomad visa

Italy’s digital nomad visa has had buzz around it ever since the government first announced plans to offer one in March 2022. Between the country’s fascinating history, beautiful vistas, and incredible cuisine, it’s no wonder Italy is the fifth most-visited country in the world. For a long time, however, would-be applicants were in the dark […]

5 Superb Low-Tax Countries for US Expats

houses at a beach

If you’re an American looking to move abroad, it makes sense that you would be interested in setting up in the lowest tax countries for expats. After all, the United States extends its definition of tax residency to all citizens and permanent residents. You won’t want to add too much tax liability on top of […]

Spain Golden Visa Program: What You Need to Know

Beach in Spain golden visa program

If you want to move to a country with a rich culture, an affordable cost of living, and beautiful vistas, you may want to look into Spain’s golden visa. For those with capital to invest, the Spanish golden visa offers the aforementioned benefits and many more. Of course, before deciding whether or not you want […]

The South Korea Digital Nomad Visa: A Guide for US Expats

South Korea for digital nomads

Whether you’re a fan of Korean films, music, and dramas — or just looking for a safe, beautiful, and relatively affordable place to live in Asia — it’s worth looking into the South Korea digital nomad visa. As of January 1st, 2024, the South Korean digital nomad visa (also known as the “Workation” or F-1-D […]

Mexico Digital Nomad Visa Alternative: The Temporary Resident Visa

Mexico Digital Nomad Visa Alternative: The Temporary Resident Visa

Given Mexico’s beautiful climate, rich history, delicious food, and lower cost of living, it’s no wonder that so many remote workers want to know if there’s a Mexico digital nomad visa. While the Mexican government hasn’t launched an official digital nomad visa, there is a great alternative: the temporary resident visa. Below, we’ll go over […]

The Peru Digital Nomad Visa: A Guide for US Expats

The Peru Digital Nomad Visa_ A Guide for US Expats

Dozens of countries, including Peru, currently offer various types of digital nomad visas, and they are continuously adding more. In November 2023, the Peruvian government announced its plans to introduce a digital nomad visa. They are still working out the details, but they expect to finalize them in the early months of 2024. Below, we’ll […]

5 Low-Cost European Countries for Digital Nomads in 2024

US expat contemplates the horizon during a hike in Eastern Europe.

While parts of Western Europe are starting to bristle with increased costs of living, low-cost European countries abound if you’re willing to step off the beaten path. Rest assured, these more affordable countries maintain the European standard of living that most expats hunger for, including rich cultures to discover and excellent public transportation. You just […]

The Estonia Digital Nomad Visa for Remote Workers

Aerial shot of Tallin, Estonia framed through the forest/

Estonia first introduced what is now known as a digital nomad visa in 2020. At the time, the visa program was the first of its kind, and yet, it anticipated a work revolution (and world) where freedom of movement and autonomy are highly valued by workers.  In the following article, we’ll break down the two […]