Media type · Remote work for a foreign employer or clients
Nomad visa
A temporary residence permission tied to remote work for a foreign employer or foreign clients.
Key facts
| Purpose | Remote work for a foreign employer or clients |
|---|---|
| Conditions | Set by the issuing country and change |
| Duration | Usually temporary and renewable |
What the permission does and does not give
A nomad visa usually allows residence and remote work but not local employment. Taking a local job, or invoicing local clients, can breach its conditions even where remote work is allowed.
Conditions can also cover minimum income, insurance, accommodation and family members. The permit is issued against those conditions, so a change in circumstances can affect it.
Frequently asked questions
Can I work for a local company on a nomad visa?
Usually not, because the permission is built around foreign-source work. Check the conditions of the specific permit before accepting local work.
Does a nomad visa lead to permanent residence?
Sometimes, after a qualifying period and further conditions, but many schemes do not. Read the official route before assuming a path to settlement.