{"id":1411,"date":"2023-08-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/freelance\/how-to-become-a-digital-nomad\/"},"modified":"2025-06-16T13:44:35","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T13:44:35","slug":"how-to-become-a-digital-nomad","status":"publish","type":"knowledge","link":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/freelance\/how-to-become-a-digital-nomad\/","title":{"rendered":"Dreaming of working overseas? Here\u2019s how to become a digital nomad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Could a digital nomad visa give your self-employed life more freedom? Photos of laptops in beautiful settings have become commonplace on social media. But is running your business from anywhere in the world actually possible? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide explains the origins of this lifestyle trend and some of the practical things you need to consider \u2013 from tax implications and visas to timezones and internet quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also caught up with one small business owner to find out their experience. Alex Merry is a public speaking coach and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/alexmerry.com\/micdrop-web\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">MicDrop<\/a> and here he shares his tips, challenges, and key lessons from trialling life as a digital nomad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-digital-nomad\">What is a digital nomad? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A digital nomad is someone who works from different locations and uses technology to connect them to their job. It\u2019s a lifestyle that gives people the opportunity to travel while earning a living. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The term \u2018digital nomad\u2019 has grown in popularity over the past few years with the rise of remote working as a result of the pandemic. And Google Trends data shows how the number of people searching this term has risen in the UK since 2021, with steady growth from the start of last year up until today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"435\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/google-trends-digital-nomad-2023.png?w=1024\" alt=\"Graph showing Google Trends data for digital nomad search term\" class=\"wp-image-2818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/google-trends-digital-nomad-2023.png 1630w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/google-trends-digital-nomad-2023.png?resize=800,340 800w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/google-trends-digital-nomad-2023.png?resize=768,327 768w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/google-trends-digital-nomad-2023.png?resize=1024,435 1024w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/google-trends-digital-nomad-2023.png?resize=1536,653 1536w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/google-trends-digital-nomad-2023.png?resize=150,64 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8216;Digital nomad&#8217; search trends graph shows growing interest. Source: Google Trends<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, small business owners and the self-employed have always had the benefit of freedom when it comes to choosing where and when they work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, if the type of work you do is conducted largely online \u2013 if you\u2019re a <a href=\"\/business-insurance\/copywriter-insurance\/\">copywriter<\/a> or <a href=\"\/business-insurance\/life-coach-insurance\/\">coach<\/a> for example \u2013 then you might be considering combining work and travel as a digital nomad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wonders-for-your-mental-health-and-your-creativity\">\u2018Wonders for your mental health and your creativity\u2019<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alex Merry runs a public speaking coaching business with his wife and recently decided to try running the company from abroad. They wanted to test the experience for five months to see how it could work.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cConsistent good weather can do wonders for your mental health and your creativity \u2013 I wrote my first book, Make It Count, in the five months we were away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOne of the best bits of the lifestyle is you have a desire to explore new areas and try new things. We\u2019re always heading somewhere new on the weekend, and that recharges the batteries for the following week.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tax-and-legal-considerations\">Tax and legal considerations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s easy to get excited about the prospect of seeing the world and running your business at the same time, but there are practical considerations that can\u2019t be overlooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tax<\/strong> \u2013 as long as you remain a UK resident you\u2019ll need to <a href=\"\/knowledge\/business-tax\/self-employed-tax-changes\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1514\" >pay tax as usual to HMRC<\/a>. But some countries may require you to pay local taxes too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bank accounts <\/strong>\u2013 make sure your UK <a href=\"\/knowledge\/banking\/best-small-business-bank-account\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1332\" >business bank account<\/a> has services worldwide and you won\u2019t be charged high fees for transactions while travelling. Challenger banks like Monzo, Revolut, and Starling are popular choices for use overseas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Visas<\/strong> \u2013 you\u2019ll need a visa to live and work in another country for any extended period of time. The rules vary from country to country and the process can be complicated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pension<\/strong> \u2013 as long as you\u2019re continuing to pay National Insurance then your <a href=\"\/knowledge\/allowances\/self-employed-pension-guide\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1512\" >pension tax reliefs<\/a> will stay the same, but if you give up your UK residency status then this will impact your pension. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Insurance<\/strong> \u2013 if you change how and where you\u2019re running your business, let your <a href=\"\/business-insurance\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"5152\" >business insurance<\/a> provider know so you can be sure you have the cover you need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article is intended as a guide. Make sure you get professional tax and legal advice if you have any questions about taking your business overseas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-countries-with-digital-nomad-visas-where-could-you-work\">Countries with digital nomad visas \u2013 where could you work? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are some popular countries with digital nomad visas in Europe (thanks to good quality internet and nice weather): <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Croatia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Cyprus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Greece<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Malta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Portugal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Italy \u2013 a digital nomad visa is approved but not implemented, but you might be able to apply for the self-employed worker visa for freelancers <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll need to prove a certain level of income as part of any visa application, so if you\u2019re newly self-employed then this might be tricky. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s also worth noting that the visa process can be complicated. For example, a report in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.eu\/article\/portugal-digital-nomads-bubble-gentrification\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Politico<\/a> highlights both the administrative challenges for people moving to Portugal and the reaction of residents on the influx of digital nomads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schengenvisainfo.com\/digital-nomad-visa\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">SchengenVisaInfo.com<\/a> has more information about visas in the Schengen Area in Europe, including the latest requirements for digital nomads. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"nba-body-001\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-coworking-spaces-for-digital-nomads\">Coworking spaces for digital nomads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another thing to consider is where you\u2019ll actually run your business from while you\u2019re away from home. Are you going to set up a desk from your holiday rental or Airbnb? Or would a coworking space suit you better?\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Research from The Social Hub found the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesocialhub.co\/blog\/top-10-cities-for-coworking-in-europe\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">best cities for coworking in Europe<\/a> for people looking to travel and take their business with them. The rankings are based on factors such as the number of coworking spaces available, costs, wifi speeds, and living costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spanish cities Barcelona, Madrid, and Valencia make up the top three coworking hubs in Europe, followed by Bristol and Sheffield in fourth and fifth respectively. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <a href=\"\/knowledge\/freelance\/what-is-coworking-space\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1146\" >guide to coworking<\/a> explains some of the benefits of using these spaces, whether you\u2019re in the UK or elsewhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/cafe-working-digital-nomad.jpg?w=815\" alt=\"Woman with laptop in caf\u00e9 with coconut drink\" class=\"wp-image-2819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/cafe-working-digital-nomad.jpg 815w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/cafe-working-digital-nomad.jpg?resize=800,464 800w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/cafe-working-digital-nomad.jpg?resize=768,446 768w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/cafe-working-digital-nomad.jpg?resize=150,87 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Working from a caf\u00e9 as a digital nomad. Photograph: BullRun\/stock.adobe.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ideas-for-the-best-digital-nomad-jobs\">Ideas for the best digital nomad jobs <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alex found creativity and headspace to write a book and manage his public speaking business from Portugal and Morocco, but there are plenty of other jobs that could be suited to the nomadic lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reddit users at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/digitalnomad\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">r\/digitalnomad<\/a> share the types of jobs they\u2019ve tried as a digital nomad, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">teaching <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">photography <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">digital marketing <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">web development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You could also consider taking your <a href=\"\/knowledge\/retail\/how-to-start-an-online-business\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1452\" >online business<\/a>, <a href=\"\/knowledge\/income\/what-is-passive-income\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1581\" >passive income<\/a>, or freelance <a href=\"\/knowledge\/freelance\/how-to-become-a-freelance-graphic-designer\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"902\" >graphic design<\/a> work overseas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-start-with-a-month-and-see-how-it-goes\">\u2018Start with a month and see how it goes\u2019<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can be tempting to want to just go for it, rent out your house, and book a flight. But Alex recommends experimenting with the digital nomad lifestyle before committing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe digital nomad lifestyle is something you can dabble with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou don\u2019t need to go all in and live out of a VW camper van and be on the road the whole time. Just start with a month and see how it goes.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alex now says he plans to move back to the UK but spend a few months away each winter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s very easy to fall into the trap of thinking that being in one place is better than being in another, but the truth is, they\u2019re just different and it\u2019s about embracing them for what they are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYour problems still come with you, but being in a new place might just change how you handle them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alex Merry is a public speaking coach and founder of MicDrop. <a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.alexmerry.com\/subscribe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up to his newsletter<\/a> for presentation tips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Have you considered this lifestyle or tried applying for a digital nomad visa as a small business owner? Share your experience in the comments below. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-guides-to-help-you-run-your-business\">Guides to help you run your business <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"\/knowledge\/starting-out\/how-to-start-a-home-business\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1015\" >How to start a business from home<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"\/knowledge\/income\/how-to-budget-calculator-and-guide-for-the-self-employed\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"956\" >Budget template for the self-employed<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"\/knowledge\/wellbeing\/top-tips-to-improve-your-mental-wellbeing\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1297\" >Tips to improve your mental wellbeing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"\/business-insurance\/faq\/how-much-business-insurance-do-i-need\/\">How much business insurance do I need?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"nba-upsell-001\" class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-200-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-94e519ba wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-looking-for-self-employed-insurance\">Looking for self-employed insurance?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">With Simply Business you can build a single <a href=\"\/business-insurance\/self-employed-insurance\/\">self employed insurance<\/a> policy combining the covers that are relevant to you. 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