Taking ‘Hot Desking’ to a Whole New Level: Digital Nomad Visas for Remote Workers

It was all a novelty at first. The extra time in bed. The conference calls in your pyjama bottoms. The 20 second commute from your bedroom to your living room.

Working from home has become the ‘new normal’ for millions of people, from the Unites States to Europe and beyond. With more and more companies embracing the possibility of flexible working, for many people the dining table – desk is here to stay.

However, the novelty of staring at the same four walls all day can quickly begin to wear off. With the new age of remote working, an amazing opportunity to temporarily relocate your desk to a new country has presented itself in the form of a ‘digital nomad visa’ being offered by several countries.

Barbados, Estonia, Bermuda and Georgia are just some of the countries looking to welcome remote workers. With something to offer everyone – from beaches and palm trees to deep green forests and snowy hills – your office view is guaranteed to be beautiful no matter which corner of the world you pick.

ToursByLocals has a network of local expert guides in all of the above-mentioned countries who will be delighted to get you acquainted with your new place of work. Who better to show you the locals’ favourite haunts, hidden gems and off-the-beaten path locations than a born and bred local guide?

Four Exotic Places to Work Remotely

If you’ve ever dreamed of stepping out of the office and on to the beach, now could be your chance! Barbados is looking to welcome remote workers for up to a year with their new visa program. Explore the stunning beaches and crystal blue seas with our friendly guides, known as ‘Bajans.’ A local guide can help you interpret the local car horn language and various forms of greetings. With their expertise you may find that your lunchtime stroll has just become a whole lot sandier – and sunnier!Bermuda recently announced a new residency certificate policy for remote workers. The country is known for its golf courses and tropical beaches, but many of the crowds arriving on cruise ships miss the atmospheric local bars or spectacular inland flora and fauna. Should you choose to make the island your new work base, a local Bermuda guide will not only give you the low-down on island life but also show you the locals’ favourite spots – with social distancing in mind, of course!If the heat isn’t your thing, how about working from home in the charming Eastern European country of Estonia? Our local guides in Tallinn can help you navigate the cobbled streets and secret alleyways of your new base in Europe. They know the local spots off the beaten track and can show you the best place to grab that much-needed morning coffee. Head to the Estonian governments’ official website to subscribe for updates on when the application for their digital nomad visa opens.Finally, if you’re looking for a totally different experience, Georgia could be your most interesting ‘office’ yet! Located at the crossroads between Europe and Asia, the country has also launched a digital nomad visa aimed at visitors wishing to stay in the country for at least six months. ToursByLocals has a host of local guideswho can help you put your time away from the screen to the best use – trekking through stunning mountain ranges or exploring medieval villages are just two things the country has to offer.

So, if you’ve grown weary of looking at the same view from your kitchen window, a digital nomad visa in one of these amazing countries could be a previously unforeseen window of opportunity. As we continue to adapt to our ‘new normal’ , you can be secure in the knowledge that any orientation tour with an expert ToursByLocals guide will be in alignment with our new Health and Safety Policy Health and Safety Policy . You can also check out our Flexible Cancellation Policy.

Your new conference call background is just about to get a whole lot more exotic…no green screen required!