Taiwan recently announced it plans to introduce a new special visa aimed at attracting digital nomads.

Following the steps of other Asian countries like Japan, South Korea and Thailand, Taiwan hopes to attract around 100,000 digital nomads.

The long awaited new digital nomad visa in Thailand is now acception applications. This new digital nomad visa is a great visa for people looking to spend time in Thailand while working remotely. You can read more about the requirements and proccesses, or apply through the Thai E-Visa website.

Starting on June 1st, 2024, Thailand will introduce a new visa aimed at digital nomads and remote workers. The recently announced visa - Destination Thailand Visa - will allow you to stay for up to 180 days, and is valid for 5 years. You'll be able to extend it for an additional 180 days.

Italy has recently launched a Digital Nomad Visa to allow remote workers to live and work in the country long-term. Here are some key details about this visa:

• Effective Date: The visa went into effect on April 4.
• Duration: It permits foreigners to remain in the country for up to a year, and it can be renewed annually.
• Target Audience: This visa is aimed at highly skilled remote workers.
• Income Requirement: Applicants must have an annual income of at least three times the minimum level required for exemption from participation in healthcare costs in Italy, which equals out at just under €28,000 annually.
• Health Insurance: Applicants must take out robust health insurance plans valid for the entire period of their stay.
• Previous Experience: Applicants must have been a digital nomad or remote worker elsewhere for at least six months previously.
• Application Process: Applicants must go to a valid diplomatic-consular office and submit a declaration signed by their employer before any visa will be granted.

This visa is a great opportunity for digital nomads dreaming of living in Italy full-time. It recognizes the changing nature of work and opens doors for remote workers from outside the EU. It offers a one-year stay in Italy with the possibility of extension, and even allows you to bring close family members with you. As a visa holder, you can also travel freely throughout the Schengen Area.

Uzbekistan recently announced a new 1-year visa program called "Uzbekistan – my second home". This visa will allow tourists Khorezm, a region in Uzbekistan, for one year.