Indonesia and Thailand set to be the first Asian countries to have digital nomad visas

In August of last year, the world's first visa was introduced for digital nomads--a loose group who travel and work anywhere as long they have fast internet. This event made it possible to expand your horizons even more with less constraints on where you can go because now there is no need or requirement whatsoever!

The digital nomad movement is taking off. This year, 12 Caribbean Island nations have started to offer visa perks for entrepreneurs in order attract more members of this most lucrative and fastest growing trend within the workforce of today's society. In February, Dubai followed suit with their own program which offers two months visas on arrival while Croatia introduced new legislation providing unlimited computing power as well access via internet cafes without restrictions from mobile phone coverage areas!

The digital nomad lifestyle is all the rage these days, and it seems like more people are taking up this career choice every year. The number of Americans who identify themselves as such has increased by almost 50% in just two years!

With the global workforce growing by 140% since 2005, it is no surprise that remote jobs have increased at a rapid pace. According to Pieter Levels from nomadlist.com, the projections suggest there will be one billion people employed as freelancers or independent contractors by 2035!

If you are looking for an exotic, yet affordable location that offers modern amenities and has cheap delicious street food then Chiang Mai would be the perfect place. With its unique blend of Eastern culture along with heady nightlife it's no wonder why this city attracts so many digital nomads!

The impact of the pandemic on digital nomads

COVID-19 may have brought a temporary stop to digital nomads' relocation abroad, but it also opened up new opportunities for working from home.

The pandemic was able reduce the number of people who travel internationally or move their office in order avoid infection - which means that there is now more space than ever before!

Digital nomads – the future of Asia’s economic boom?

Digital nomads are an untapped resource for developing countries like Thailand and Indonesia. By creating a digital visa, these nations can gain from the income tax receipts of their overseas visitors who stay in hotels or guesthouses rather than local Airbnb listings - giving them much needed revenue which would otherwise go straight into organizations’ pockets!

Immigration to Indonesia is a hot topic, with many people arguing that the country needs more international workers. However, there are those who believe it could be detrimental for local communities if digital natives have too much influence on their island counterparts - so an immigration visa would allow both sides of this connection occur while still protecting against any negative impacts from occurring.

Many locals rely solely upon tourism-related services. Since skilled workers can teach skills needed to create additional income through specialization visas, a specialized program will enable more symbiotic connections between different cultures.

Michael Craig is a software developer from Australia who opened Dojo Bali, the island's first dedicated co-working space for digital nomads in Canggu. He believes that "a visa which forces you to upskill or employ locals" would be how to make Silicon Valley happen on this side of Asia.

How can you be part of this change? – Working With Bradford Jacobs

With recent tourism statistics showing that economies in Asia are on the path to experience some strong growth (the Asia-Pacific region experienced a 207% increase of inbound tourism visitor growth in 2021), as well as a growing middle-class and high consumer spending and confidence, expanding into the Asian market can help businesses grow to great heights.

Asian markets currently rely heavily on the services and tourism industries, so elements like the new digital nomad visas could help develop their growth and push forward the Asian economy’s expansion.

Would you like to be a part of this new boom and utilize the possibilities of the Digital Nomad visas?

Look no further – with Bradford Jacob’s a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) and Employer of Record (EOR) frameworks, any business can expand their reach into the Asian market and can be utilized according to your needs.

By partnering with us, you can use our framework to help achieve your goals, in any stage of your expansion – whether it’s to test out the market or establishing a workforce in Asia. We employ your remote team compliantly with full legal responsibility, taking over certain responsibilities while you handle the day-to-day duties of your team members.

We handle every step – recruitment, contracts, visas, compliance, payroll – to ensure that you utilize the best that a global workforce has to offer within a matter of days, instead of months!

To learn more about our services, you can read through our PEO and EOR pages. If you would like more information about how you can start your expansion into Asia now, contact one of our consultants today!