Quick Hits
- Digital nomad visas, which give individuals the legal right to work remotely while residing away from their countries of permanent residence, are gaining popularity in East Asia.
- South Korea’s motivation behind the use of its digital nomad visa is to encourage high-income foreign individuals to work and live in South Korea to stimulate growth in the country’s regional economies.
- Japan introduced its digital nomad visa in April 2024, allowing holders to work remotely in Japan for up to six months.
As telecommuting has become more common, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic…
