Travel
If you're looking to move abroad one of the roadblocks you will inevitably face is deciding which visa to apply for. Pre-pandemic, most travellers used tourist visas which would allow visitors to stay in a country for up to 90 days. However, it's technically illegal to work on a tourist visa, and with the new restrictions and risk of travelling during COVID, leaving a country briefly and returning is not as simple as it used to be.
As we start to dip our toes into what this new way of travel looks like, more and more people are ready to take the leap of a faith into moving abroad. Bahamas, I'm looking at you.
In response to the new wave of remote workers caused by the pandemic, most countries have found a solution to meet the growing need of people who want to live, work, and play in the country for a longer period of time: Digital Nomad Visas.
Digital Nomad Visas requirements vary from country to country, and we rounded up all you need to know. This type of visa allows travellers to stay in a country for an extended period of time, so up to two years without being subject to that region's tax laws and without having to go through the process of obtaining a residency visa or citizenship.
So sis, it's time to have your passport and Black-owned sunscreen ready, cause summer 2021 is right around the corner and the world is calling your name! (Safely, of course.)
Central and South America
Mexico:
Cost of the Visa: US$40
Length of Stay: Up to 4 years
Income to Prove: Have proof of income of US$1,945 monthly over the past six months; or at least US$32,400 in overall account balance.
Where to Apply:https://www.mexperience.com/lifestyle/living-in-mexico/visas-and-immigration/
Costa Rica: Rentista Visa
Cost of the Visa: $250
Length of Stay: Up to 2 years
Income to Prove: Have to show proof of $2,500 monthly for the next two years; or S$60,000 deposit in a Costa Rican bank
Where to Apply:https://residencies.io/residency/costa-rica/temporary-residency/cr1
Antigua & Barbuda: Nomad Digital Residence (NDR).
Cost of the Visa: $1,500 for one person, $2,000 for a couple, $3,000 for a family of 3 or more.
Length of Stay: 2 years
Income to Prove: $50,000 per year
Where to Apply:https://antiguanomadresidence.com/apply-now/
Barbados: Barbados Welcome Stamp
Cost of the Visa: $2,000
Length of Stay: 1-year
Income to Prove: $50,000 per year
Where to Apply: https://barbadoswelcomestamp.bb/apply/
Anguilla:
Cost of the Visa: $2,000 per individual $3,000 for a family of 4.
Length of Stay: 1-year
Income to Prove: Provide details of self-employment or employment from an entity based outside of Anguilla
Where to Apply:https://escape.ivisitanguilla.com/apply/
Europe
Coritia:
Cost of the Visa: Around $100 and you will need to pay additional in tax stamps
Length of Stay: 1-year
Income to Prove: You are required to make a minimum of €350 EUR per month in either income or savings
Where to Apply: https://mup.gov.hr/UserDocsImages//dokumenti/stranci//Obrazac%201a.pdf
Czech Republic: Zivno
Cost of the Visa: Around $100 fee, plus a monthly fee of $80
Length of Stay: 1-year
Income to Prove: Have proof of at least €5,587 EUR in bank account (per person)
Where to Apply:https://mup.gov.hr/UserDocsImages//dokumenti/stranci//Obrazac%201a.pdf
Estonia:
Cost of the Visa: Around $80 to $100 fee
Length of Stay: 1-year
Income to Prove: Earn at least 3,504 per month for the last 6-months to be eligible
Where to Apply:https://vm.ee/en/visa-application-forms
Portugal:
Cost of the Visa: Around $70 to $100 in fees.
Length of Stay: Varies
Income to Prove: Have proof that you make at least €600 EURO every month
Where to Apply:https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/pt/vistos-nacionais/informacao-geral/formularios
Asia:
Dubai: UAE
Cost of the Visa: $287
Length of Stay: 1-year
Income to Prove: About $5,000 monthly
Where to Apply:https://www.visitdubai.comEast Africa:
Mauritius: Premium Travel Visa
Cost of the Visa: Varies
Length of Stay: 1-year
Income to Prove: Show documented evidence to support application such as purpose of visit, accommodation; etc.
Where to Apply:https://www.edbmauritius.org/premium-visa
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