Best Countries for Digital Nomads: Visa and Connectivity Guide
What makes a great digital nomad destination?
The ideal nomad base combines five factors: accessible visa options, fast and affordable internet, reasonable cost of living, safety and quality of life, and a community of like-minded remote workers. Here are our top picks for 2025.
1. Portugal
Visa: Digital Nomad Visa (D8), 2-year renewable
Internet: Excellent fibre in Lisbon and Porto; NOS and MEO 4G/5G coverage nationwide
Cost of living: Medium (higher in Lisbon, affordable in smaller cities)
Community: Europe's strongest nomad hub, with dozens of co-working spaces in Lisbon
2. Thailand
Visa: LTR (Long Term Resident) Visa for remote workers; 30-day visa-free for many nationalities with extensions
Internet: AIS and DTAC 4G/5G in cities; Chiang Mai has some of Asia's best co-working spaces
Cost of living: Low to medium
Community: Chiang Mai is arguably the world's top nomad city
3. Georgia
Visa: Visa-free for 1 year for most nationalities
Internet: Fast fibre in Tbilisi; Magti and Geocell 4G coverage
Cost of living: Very low — one of Europe's most affordable capitals
Community: Rapidly growing nomad scene in Tbilisi
4. Mexico
Visa: Temporary Resident Visa for remote workers; 180-day tourist permits easily renewed
Internet: Telcel 4G coverage; fibre in Mexico City and major cities
Cost of living: Low to medium
Community: Mexico City and Playa del Carmen have thriving nomad communities
5. Indonesia (Bali)
Visa: Nomad Visa launched 2023 (E33G), 6-month stay
Internet: Telkomsel 4G in main tourist areas; co-working spaces have fast fibre
Cost of living: Low
Community: Canggu and Ubud are global nomad landmarks
eSIM tip for nomads
Rather than buying a local SIM in each country, use Vsimer's regional plans that cover multiple countries. This saves you the hassle of swapping SIMs when you move and gives you immediate connectivity when you arrive.