In this article, we will list the 11 best countries for remote working. If you want to read our discussion about remote work, go to the 25 Best Countries for Remote Working.
11 – United Kingdom
Insider Monkey Remote Work Readiness Score – 37.39
The United Kingdom is 11th on our list of the 25 best countries for remote working. As per recent developments, the UK government allowed individuals traveling to the country to work remotely while traveling. However, it is essential to note that the primary intent of a visit should be that of a visitor.
10 – Netherlands
Insider Monkey Remote Work Readiness Score – 38.03
With a broadband speed of 195.05 Mbps, the Netherlands ranks 16th on the Speedtest Global Index. While the country does not offer a dedicated remote work visa, remote workers can register as independent workers through the long-stay visa.
9 – Canada
Insider Monkey Remote Work Readiness Score – 38.7
Canada is 9th on our list of the 25 best countries for remote working. It is also among the top 20 countries in the world according to the Speedtest Global Index. The country has recently unveiled its Digital Nomad Visa, allowing remote workers to visit for up to six months at a time.
8 – Denmark
Insider Monkey Remote Work Readiness Score – 39.15
Denmark has one of the highest median broadband download speeds at 225.81 Mbps. While the country does not offer a dedicated remote work visa, digital nomads avail their long-stay visa to work remotely from the country.
7 – Spain
Insider Monkey Remote Work Readiness Score – 39.45
Spain is the seventh best country for remote workers according to the Insider Monkey Remote Work Readiness Score. The country launched its Digital Nomad Visa last year, allowing freelancers and remote workers to live and work in Spain for up to 12 months in the first instance. This visa is renewable for up to five years.
6 – Hong Kong
Insider Monkey Remote Work Readiness Score – 39.97
With a median broadband download speed of 270.72 Mbps, Hong Kong is among the top three countries, according to the Speedtest Global Index. The country does not have a dedicated digital nomad visa, but remote workers can apply for a Quality Migrant Admission Scheme Visa to work as digital nomads.
5 – South Korea
Insider Monkey Remote Work Readiness Score – 40.39
South Korea is among the top five countries on our list of the 25 best countries for remote working. The country recently announced a visa dedicated to digital nomads, allowing them to stay for up to years.
4 – Switzerland
Insider Monkey Remote Work Readiness Score – 41.3
Switzerland is the fourth best country for remote working. However, sadly, the country is quite restrictive toward most non-EU residents when it comes to working remotely. Yet, many US citizens travel visa-free to the country and work remotely, provided that the intent of travel is to visit.
3 – United States
Insider Monkey Remote Work Readiness Score – 42.18
The United States is among the top three countries for remote working. The country does not have a dedicated digital nomad visa. However, if the remote worker is not working for a US company, they can utilize the B2 visa to travel to the country while working for their organization. Residents of some countries are also eligible for a visa waiver and they can work remotely while visiting the country provided that their employer is not based in the US.
2 – Singapore
Insider Monkey Remote Work Readiness Score – 42.2
Singapore ranks second on our list of the best countries for remote working. It is worth noting that the country ranks first according to median broadband download speed in the Speedtest Global Index.
1 – United Arab Emirates
Insider Monkey Remote Work Readiness Score – 44.33
The United Arab Emirates is the top destination for remote working. It has one of the best internet infrastructures in the world as it ranks 5th according to the median broadband download speed on the Speedtest Global Index. It is also one of the few Middle Eastern countries offering a designated visa for digital nomads.
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