In order to live and work outside of the UK, there are many regulations you’ll need to follow and possibly quite a bit of paperwork. But once you’ve got all the permissions and plans in place, there’s nothing to stop you exploring the world while you work as a digital nomad.
I’ve previously written about the benefits and perks of living a digital nomad life so be sure to check out that article too. It can certainly be an adventure to head off to Europe and beyond to live in a community, soak up the culture and enjoy your days in the sun.
However, it’s likely that you’ll need to work while you’re away, so there are a few options for working when you’re abroad:
- Negotiate with your usual employer to allow you to work from home and see if they will agree to allow you to work anywhere.
- If this is possible, you can investigate whether you are entitled to work abroad with a digital nomad visa that allows you to legally live and work in another country for an extended period of time.
- Alternatively, your UK-based employer may choose to send you to a conference or meetings abroad, which might allow you to travel in the Schengen Area without needing a visa.
Alternatively, you might decide to go the whole hog and move abroad. If so, you’ll need to ensure that you have completed all the necessary residency and have permits in place that allow you to do so for a certain period of time.
Then, while you’re living abroad, you may find yourself wishing to become employed by an organisation in the country you’re staying in. If the opportunity arises, you should consider a few points before accepting a job role:
- Will you need a visa to work for the company? Once you’ve secured a job offer, your employer can be your sponsor for a working visa.
- Does the business use international insurance brokers to provide employee health cover for global employees?
- Will you be working from the organisation’s offices or will you be working from home? You may need more tech equipment or space in your accommodation for a home office.
- How will you be paying any taxes, pensions or deductions from your wages? It’s likely that you’ll pay tax in the country you’re working in, but be sure to check this information in advance so that all your work is above board.
Another option is to work on a cruise ship. This takes you to a multitude of destinations and you’re earning money while you see the world. There are so many roles available onboard, from hospitality and admin to entertainment and even childcare. Just one thing to consider – do you feel ill on boats?
Lastly, if you’re a student, you can sometimes be permitted to live abroad while you’re taking a course, so you could look into this option if you want to travel and experience and new culture whilst getting a further education in a subject that you love.
Of course, this will incur the expenses of course fees and materials, accommodation and living costs, but it can be a really rewarding way to get the international experience you’re hoping for.
I hope these tips have given you some food for thought when it comes to living and working abroad and perhaps it’ll give you some inspiration for living a digital nomad life. Let me know in the comments below if you’ve already made the move and are working ourside of the UK, I’d love to hear how you got on.
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