Immigration mobility
Digital nomad visa
For professionals who work remotely for clients or employers outside the country where they want to live. We coordinate the preparation of the application; the decision belongs to the authorities.
Who the category is for
The source of the income is what matters
This category exists for people whose work does not depend on where they are: employees of a foreign company working remotely, or self-employed professionals with clients abroad. The essential point is that the income comes from outside the country of residence.
It is not a route into the local labour market. Applications generally fail on that misunderstanding — a professional who intends to look for local work is applying under the wrong category.
The requirements typically concern the relationship with the employer or clients, its duration, the income level, professional qualification or experience, insurance and a clean record. The specifics depend on the country and on the rules in force when the application is made.
The dossier
What an application usually rests on
The exact list depends on the country and the procedure. We identify what applies to the individual case with an authorised professional before anything is submitted.
- Evidence of the employment or client relationship and its duration
- Confirmation that the work is performed remotely
- Proof of income at the level the procedure requires
- Professional qualification or documented experience
- Medical insurance meeting the applicable conditions
- Criminal record certificate, legalised and translated
- Passport and civil documentation
- Proof of accommodation where the procedure requires it
- Tax and social security documentation as applicable
- Family documentation where relatives are included
Our role
Preparation and follow-up
We coordinate the preparation of the dossier: what is needed, in what form, legalised and translated how, and in what order. We keep track of the file and tell the applicant where it stands.
The legal and regulated work is carried out by duly authorised independent professionals, and the granting of the visa or permit depends exclusively on the competent authorities. We cannot and do not guarantee any outcome.
We coordinate the preparation of applications corresponding to different immigration categories, according to the country, the profile and the applicable procedure.
Arlen Global Mobility coordinates the preparation and follow-up of these processes. Legal services and other regulated activities are provided by duly authorised independent professionals or providers. The granting of visas, permits and authorisations depends exclusively on the competent authorities.
Questions
Digital nomad visa — questions
Can I work for local companies with this permit?
The category is built around income from outside the country, and the limits on local activity are set by the conditions of the permit granted. Anyone planning local work should be assessed for a different category from the start.
Can my family come with me?
Many procedures allow family members to be included, with their own documentation and their own income thresholds. It is assessed together with the main application rather than afterwards.
Do you guarantee the visa?
No, and nobody legitimately can. The decision belongs exclusively to the competent authorities. What we do is make sure the application is complete, coherent and correctly presented, which is the part that can actually be influenced.
Next step
Considering a digital nomad application?
Tell us your nationality, the destination, how your work is contracted and your income situation. We will say whether this category fits before any file is opened.
Transparency
Immigration Disclaimer
Arlen Global Mobility provides immigration consultancy and mobility coordination services. It is not a law firm. Legal representation and specialized legal assistance are provided by qualified immigration and foreign-nationality lawyers with whom we coordinate when required.
Arlen Global Mobility provides immigration consultancy and mobility coordination services. Immigration applications and legal matters may be handled in coordination with qualified immigration and foreign-nationality lawyers when specialized legal assistance or representation is required.
Visa decisions, residence permits and work authorizations are issued exclusively by the competent authorities. Requirements and eligibility vary according to nationality, destination, profession and individual circumstances.
Arlen Global Mobility does not guarantee visa approval, immigration authorization or employment.