Many people in the world see the United Kingdom as one of the best places to live and work. But many of its citizens, more than a quarter, in fact, are hoping to have at least some time working remotely from Europe in 2022. Why is this and what are their favourite destinations? Read on and find out.
What can people gain by working remotely from Europe?
Whether just for a week or two or for a few months living, many people are considering working remotely from Europe. And there are a lot of advantages to doing so. Firstly, the cost of living in many countries in Europe, especially those of Spain, Portugal, Czech Republic, and Hungary are very low, making the stay affordable or even helping people save money.
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Secondly, many people are considering working remotely from Europe as a form of prolonging their holiday stays. The few weeks of holidays people get every year from their employers might just not be enough and working remotely can help prolong a pleasant stay in a foreign country.
Lastly, while many places on Earth could be great for remote work, Europe is so sought after because provides such a wide variety of geography and cultures while being close to the UK as well as being safe. It also has a high quality of life with great schools, hospitals, art, entertainment, and more. Going to Europe means losing none of the good parts of life while spending far less money.
How to work remotely from Europe?
In general, most countries in the EU do not have a special remote working or digital nomad visa. There are a few that do, but you will mostly depend on the Schengen tourist visa. This visa lets you move, live and work remotely within Europe for up to three months but only every 190 days.
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Digital nomad visas are different. The few countries that do have some form of a digital nomad visa, such as Germany, Malta or Portugal with it's Portugal D8 visa, usually offer a visa for creatives, teachers, journalists and the like whose income comes from abroad. The visa usually lasts for about a year and is renewable as long as one keeps being eligible for the visa.
The real struggle begins if you want to move to Europe for longer than a few years. Many countries require you to stay for at least five years before you can even apply for a permanent residence and there tend to be a lot more hoops to jump through.
Once you’re in the country, though, there aren’t many restrictions on your daily life. Make sure you have healthcare insurance and keep an eye for any income from within your new home as it will be subject to special taxation.
But otherwise, working remotely from Europe is a fun experience and you should take advantage of all that your destination offers. And in case you need help, there are usually sizable expat communities in and around larger cities whose Facebook groups and meet-ups can be a great source of help and advice. Working remotely from Europe has never been simpler.
The full list of countries offering digital nomad visas in the world can be found here.
