Portugal
Travel & work
If all you need to work is your laptop and an internet connection, check out these workation spots. Get inspired by the views while you work before clocking off to explore.
Portugal
Great weather, friendly locals and easy work permission.
Portugal is one of the best places that you can work from remotely. The locals who live in this sunny country have a high level of English proficiency, and there are plenty of places to go out and meet them in your off hours. Portugal offers a one-year digital nomad visa with the possibility to extend it, and you'll find plenty of co-working spaces to create your office away from home. On the weekends, head to the Algarve to enjoy dolphin-spotting and the marvellous gardens of Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra.
Entry information
OpenMost visitors from the United Kingdom, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Portugal without restrictions.
Visitors from the United Kingdom are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Portugal.
As of July 1. 2022 - COVID entry requirements have been lifted. Measures may be reviewed in accordance to the evolution of the pandemic.
For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.
Local summary
Masks:Not required on public transportation.
Restaurants:Open
For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.
Flight, stay and hire car pricing per city
BudapestSiófokDebrecenHévíz
Curacao
Exploring this beautiful island and engaging in the local community.
If you've ever visited this gorgeous island in the Caribbean, this would be a perfect opportunity to come back and stay longer. Curacao is making it easier for remote workers to live and work on the island, with a six-month remote work visa with the possibility to extend to a year. Many locals speak English well, and there are lots of activities to try, especially if you're into snorkeling and scuba diving. To top it off, Curacao has low precipitation and lovely temperatures year-round.
Entry information
OpenMost visitors from the United Kingdom, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Curaçao without restrictions.
Visitors from the United Kingdom are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Curaçao.
For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.
Local summary
Masks:Not required in public spaces and public transportation.
Restaurants:Open
For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.
Flight, stay and hire car pricing per city
Willemstad
Estonia
Clean air, inexpensive living and old-world charm.
This beautiful country is a great choice to work remotely from. You'll be able to find relatively inexpensive long-term apartment rentals and some of the least-polluted air in Europe. With museums, old, cobbled streets and medieval towers in cities like Tallinn, you'll experience a rich history contrasted with a highly digitalised society.
Entry information
OpenMost visitors from the United Kingdom, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Estonia without restrictions.
Visitors from the United Kingdom are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Estonia.
For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.
Local summary
Masks:Not required in enclosed environments and public transportation.
Restaurants:Open
For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.
Flight, stay and hire car pricing per city
TallinnTartuPärnuViljandi
Germany
Delving deep into the country's culture plus accessing other European countries.
As well as having decent Internet speed, Germany excels in all the travel opportunities you have for when you're not actually working. Its sweet spot right in the middle of the continent means you've got lots of accessibility to other destinations large and small in the rest of Europe. But Germany also has the most cultural places out of all European countries, plus loads of clubs, restaurants and bars.
Entry information
OpenMost visitors from the United Kingdom, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Germany without restrictions.
Visitors from the United Kingdom are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Germany.
Travelers no longer need proof that they have been vaccinated, recovered or tested against covid-19 to enter Germany. However, if traveler is coming from a virus variant country or area, then entry regulations will still apply. Always check the German list as it is subject to change at any time.
For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.
Local summary
Masks:Not required in public spaces.
Restaurants:Open
For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.
Flight, stay and hire car pricing per city
BerlinMunichFrankfurt am MainHamburg
UAE
Productive working conditions and developing connections with other digital nomads.
Open your arms to the amazing city of Dubai and be embraced back by this melting pot of opportunity. Dubai has one of the highest numbers of co-working spaces in the world and offers one-year digital nomad visas. With an abundance of activities and experiences such as visits to the Burj Khalifa or Dubai Frame, popular restaurants and a dazzling party scene, you'll be calling Dubai home in no time.
Entry information
OpenMost visitors from the United Kingdom, regardless of vaccination status, can enter the United Arab Emirates without restrictions.
Visitors from the United Kingdom are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering the United Arab Emirates.
Wearing face masks is required in some public places.
For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.
Local summary
Masks:Not required on public transportation.
Restaurants:Open
For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.
Flight, stay and hire car pricing per city
DubaiAbu DhabiRas Al KhaimahSharjah
Mauritius
Living in a safe country with great working conditions and gorgeous weather.
With a picturesque coastline encircling captivating volcanic landscapes, Mauritius offers travellers the chance to explore crystal clear lagoons, plentiful wildlife and culture all while enjoying beautiful weather and clean air. This large island off the eastern coast of Africa offers a free digital nomad visa, has very low violence, terrorism, or serious car accidents, and has affordable local prices for rental apartments and food.
Entry information
OpenMost visitors from the United Kingdom, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Mauritius without restrictions.
Visitors from the United Kingdom are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Mauritius.
Foreign citizens regardless of their vaccination status and purpose of travel can enter Mauritius.
For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.
Local summary
Masks:Not required on public transportation.
Restaurants:Open
For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.
Flight, stay and hire car pricing per city
Port LouisFlic en FlacBelle MareLe Morne
Iceland
Exploring a pristine and raw natural landscape and fast Internet speeds.
Iceland is a paradox. It has wild and unique landscapes and seems like it would be very cut off from the rest of the world - yet it has the fastest upload and download Internet speeds in Europe. Not only that - it offers digital nomad visas and plenty of co-working spaces. When you're not working super efficiently, you can take road trips on its very safe roads and breathe in the crystal clear, fresh air.
Entry information
OpenMost visitors from the United Kingdom, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Iceland without restrictions.
Visitors from the United Kingdom are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Iceland.
Travelers from Russia cannot fly directly to Iceland.
This page covers COVID-19 related travel restrictions only. For other travel restrictions, please check the guidance from your local authorities.
For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.
Local summary
Masks:Not required in public spaces, enclosed environments and public transportation.
Restaurants:Open
For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.
Flight, stay and hire car pricing per city
ReykjavikKeflavikVikAkureyri
Panama
Stable and pleasant weather and having lots of travel opportunities in your off time.
It's easy to understand why Panama is an ideal country to work remotely from. It has consistently pleasant weather all year round - perfect for exploring in when you turn off the laptop. It offers digital nomad visas and has decent Internet speed. And best of all, it has the lowest car hire prices in the world, with very cheap fuel prices to boot. And when you stop for the night on your travels, you can enjoy quality accommodation at affordable prices too.
Entry information
OpenMost visitors from the United Kingdom, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Panama without restrictions.
Visitors from the United Kingdom are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Panama.
Foreign citizens regardless of their vaccination status and purpose of travel can enter Panama.
For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.
Local summary
Masks:Not required on public transportation.
Restaurants:Open
For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.
Flight, stay and hire car pricing per city
Panama CityBocas del ToroRío HatoContadora
Spain
Having social opportunities in the evenings and weekends and enjoying lots of sunshine.
Spain is probably the location most people have in mind when they think of an ideal remote work location. Sitting by the pool or at the beach while working on your laptop and switching gears in the evening to meet locals and eat well. And that's pretty accurate. Spain has high temperatures, low rainfall, open-minded locals and all the clubs, bars and restaurants you could ever visit. It also has fast Internet, freelancer visas and offers plenty of culture.
Entry information
OpenMost visitors from the United Kingdom, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Spain without restrictions.
Visitors from the United Kingdom are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Spain.
Travelers from Russia cannot fly directly to Spain.
This page covers COVID-19 related travel restrictions only. For other travel restrictions, please check the guidance from your local authorities.
For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.
Local summary
Masks:Not required in public spaces, enclosed environments and public transportation.
Restaurants:Open
For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.
Flight, stay and hire car pricing per city
BarcelonaBenidormPalma de MallorcaMadrid
Romania
Big-city living at very reasonable prices - with plenty of countryside excusions.
Romania has become a popular European hub for digital nomads, especially the dynamic and high-tech capital Bucharest. Internet speed is relatively high and stable, short-term apartments are inexpensive, and restaurants are cheap. When not working, visit the charming medieval village of Sibiu, also known as the City of a Thousand Eyes due to its narrow windows. Breathe in the fresh air in the pristine Fagaras Mountains. Or just enjoy the delicious local pastries.
Entry information
OpenMost visitors from the United Kingdom, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Romania without restrictions.
Visitors from the United Kingdom are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Romania.
Travelers from Russia cannot fly directly to Romania.
This page covers COVID-19 related travel restrictions only. For other travel restrictions, please check the guidance from your local authorities.
For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.
Local summary
Masks:Not required in public spaces, enclosed environments and public transportation.
Restaurants:Open
For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.
Flight, stay and hire car pricing per city
BucharestCluj NapocaBraşovSibiu