The Digital Nomad Report: An introduction

Tuesday 31 March 2026

This short report offers an introduction to the fascinating, multifaceted phenomenon known as the ‘digital nomad’. Digital nomads leverage digital technologies to perform their work remotely, often combining their professional responsibilities with the pursuit of international travel and leisure. However, the term often functions as a broad label, creating challenges of a legal, taxation and immigration nature. This report focuses on the latter aspect – notably how governments are attempting to accommodate the nomadic workstyle through the creation of specialist digital nomad visa schemes.

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