25 Best Countries For Remote Workers to Consider

Being able to work remotely has changed the game in so many ways for individuals (and companies!). 

Not only has it created more flexibility and work happiness, but it can also allow remote workers and digital nomads to work beyond their homes. This has granted people the option to relocate to more affordable cities and travel to new locations while working. 

Certainly, a unique time to be alive, all thanks to the internet and technology.

Now not every company that offers remote work will allow you to move (or work) in different countries. But if they do, it might be worth taking advantage of that while you can. 

If you are considering working remotely from a new country, you’ll want to know which places are the best for you first.  

Can I Work Remotely From Any Country?

In most countries in the world, it is legal to work there without being a permanent resident of the country. But, you’ll need to check the country's laws around obtaining a visa as well as following the tax requirements to ensure you can work and stay there legally. 

For example, if you are a U.S. citizen and work for a United States-based company, you can live abroad when you comply with the local visa regulations.

And because you are still an American citizen, you will pay normal taxes to the United States. 

Now before you make the jump you’ll want to check with your employer, especially when working in different timezones.

Additionally, when choosing your location make sure to do your research on what’s acquired to live and work in that specific country. There are no universal visa or tax laws, so you need to look into the regulations of the country you choose.

25 Best Countries for Remote Workers

Every year, there are new reports about countries that offer the best experience for remote workers. I took a collection of all of the main data points and curated them into a list of 25. 

Many of these countries may also offer incentives to encourage more remote workers to come to visit and work there. This helps boost the various countries' economies and can improve your own experiences. 

Before we jump into the best countries for remote workers list, there are a few things to consider when choosing a country to work remotely. Consider these important categories when doing your research, which is also what I looked at too.

• Travel accommodations (access to hotels, cars, other transportation
• Cost of living (rent prices, fuel costs, food costs)
• Safety (crime rates, political environment, etc.)
• Climate (temperature, seasonality, air pollution)
• Social (culture, restaurants, language, events)
• Remote Work (Visas, internet speed, coworking)

Bonus: Looking for countries exploring even more flexible work options? Here are the top countries with 4-day workweeks.

To help you better prepare to work and travel in other countries, here are some additional resources to check out.

• More Info About Remote Work Visas
• Tips for Working Remotely While Traveling
• Consider Joining NomadList
• Countries with Fastest Internet Speeds

Final Thoughts

The future of work is certainly here. Now more than ever is a great time to explore remote work, hybrid work, and working in different countries. 

The important thing to remember before taking the leap is to do your research. 

Traveling to other countries and working there is exciting, but you want to ensure you are organized, have a plan with your company and for your travel, and you understand that country's specific laws. 

The countries on this list are friendly and accommodating to remote workers and digital nomads. And many additional countries are looking into offering visas and other incentives to attract more people looking to work abroad. Stay tuned!