A Call from Paradise

2020 has been a year of considerable changes for most of the companies. Due to Covid19 expanding, they have to alter their well structured in office working flow into full remote work for the safety of their employees and business. What started as a health saving challenge is turning out to be the first step changing the world of working people at all.

In the past, if an employee had found a better opportunity in another city or country, he/she had to leave his/her current job and location. It could cause various kind of issues such as stressful relocation, getting used to with new environment, losing touch with close friends and family etc.

Nowadays this problem is solved in just a few clicks and several Online calls. And what is more important, everybody has the chance  to take part as an individual in the global labour market for his/her skills and talent all over the world.

While working from home has become the new normal and some people are still wondering if they could adapt to the new working order, others are on the way to make their dreams come true.

Have you ever imagined about working on a sunny beach with a breathtaking view while warm sands are tenderly caressing your bare feet?

Of course, you have…in your gloomy office during the 5th boring meeting for the day….

And the big surprise is just around the corner….. It is not just a dream anymore…

Over the past few months, the Covid-19 pandemic caused a negative impact on the tourism revenue of some Exotic spots. Fortunately, they found out a really smart way to deal with these unaffordable circumstances. They used the situation to provide the remote workers with special visa programs and in such wise to inject their local economies with fresh money flows.

Anguilla, a British Overseas Territory in the Eastern Caribbean, comprises a small main island and several offshore islets.  Renowned for its spectacular and ecologically significant coral reefs and beaches and thanks to the government program, remote workers could live, work and enjoy to the vibrant nature of that Caribbean island.

Successful applicants will be permitted to spend between three months and a year in the country. Those seeking to stay for up to a year have to pay $2000 (€1694) per person, which includes costs related to testing for visitors, additional health staff and accommodations where guests will quarantine.

For families looking to stay there, the cost is $3000 for up to four people and $250 for every additional family member. Individuals who wish to stay for less than three months pay $1000 (€847), and families of four pay $1500 (€1271), plus $250 (€212) for every additional family member.

At present, Anguilla is giving priority to people coming from “low-risk” countries, where the prevalence of COVID-19 is less than 0.2% of the population.

Anguilla has reported three positive coronavirus cases and no deaths so far during the pandemic, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has deemed it to have a “very low” COVID-19 risk. Visitors are required to provide a negative COVID-19 PCR test conducted within three-five days prior to arrival date, undergo a mandatory test and health screening upon arrival, remain quarantined at their approved location for at least ten days and obtain a negative PCR COVID-19 test to be released from quarantine.

For more information:

https://ivisitanguilla.com/

Aruba is a tropical Caribbean island, a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Located off the coast of Venezuela, this flat, river-less island is renowned for its white-sand beaches.

It is a great place for those working from home. Currently  “One Happy Workation” program permits only to US citizens or anyone with a valid US passport to work up to 90 days on the territory of the island.

The benefits of working remotely from Aruba are great deals at some of Aruba’s finest accommodation spots. Program amenities will include special rates, complimentary WiFi, breakfast, all-inclusive food & beverage options and more. And when you work remotely in Aruba, you’ll live “like a local,” with discounts and access to special local experiences.

For more information check here:

https://www.aruba.com/

Barbados is one of the most picturesque islands in the Caribbean region, which launched an attractive “The 12-Month Barbados Welcome Stamp” program for remote workers.

The 12-month Welcome Stamp is issued on arrival into Barbados and is valid from that date for 12 months. Those who are accepted will not be liable for Barbados Income Tax and workers who wish to stay longer than 12 months can apply for renewal.

The program is valid for a non-national who is employed in a country other than Barbados and who is resident and employed by a company registered and operating outside of Barbados (not carrying on business in or from Barbados).

Upon approval the following non-refundable fees are applicable:

Individual – Fee of US $2,000.00

Family Bundle-  Fee US $3,000.00

Interested applicants will need to fill out an online application form and provide proof of employment, as well as an income declaration of at least $50,000 annually for the period they’re based on the island.

For more information check here:

https://barbadoswelcomestamp.bb/

Bermuda welcomes people who meet the requirements to obtain a One Year Residential Certificate. The program allows travellers to relocate and work remotely on the island for a period of one year.

The applicants, in the case of a remote worker, must demonstrate employment with a firm or their own company registered and operating overseas or provide evidence of enrollment in a Research, Undergraduate, Graduate or Doctorate Program, in the case of a Student.  They have means and/or have a continuous source of, annual disposable income, which will enable an individual to sustain his or her household and lifestyle in Bermuda and overseas without the need to engage in a gainful occupation in Bermuda pursuant to section 57 of BIPA. For more information and fees check here:

https://www.gov.bm/

While the borders to the Cayman Islands remain closed to commercial airlift and cruise traffic at this time, the Cayman Islands is pleased to officially announce the launch of the Global Citizen Concierge Program (GCCP), a tourism initiative designed for digital nomads looking to take advantage of the flexibility provided by remote work.

Applicants must provide a letter showing proof of employment with an entity outside of the Cayman Islands stating position and a minimum annual salary of $100,000.

Those who plan to come as part of a couple must have an income of $150,000 a year, and those with a child need to be earning $180,000.

Global Citizen Certificate Fees:

Global Citizen Certificate Fee up to Party of 2 persons: US$1,469 per annum.

Global Citizen Certificate Fee for each dependent: US$500 per dependent, per annum.

Credit Card Processing Fee: 7% of the total application fee.

For more information please visit

https://www.visitcaymanislands.com/

Dubai’s “One-year virtual working program” permits remote workers based overseas, as well as their families, to stay in the glamorous UAE emirate for up to twelve months.

To be eligible, workers must be earning a minimum of $5,000 a month, have valid medical insurance and a passport with at least six months’ validity remaining.

This programme will provide applicants with the ability to live in Dubai in a similar manner to residents, by providing access to phone lines, resident ID cards, banking facilities and the ability to rent accommodation or send children to school.

For more information please visit:

https://www.visitdubai.com/

Georgia isn’t the most popular destination for remote workers to relocate to, but the country offers one of the most attractive packages for foreign citizens to travel, work and run their businesses from the country remotely enjoying its corona-free, safe environment.

“Remotely from Georgia,” allows remote workers from 95 countries to stay in Georgia to work and live for one year without a visa.

Applicants must provide a letter showing proof of employment and a minimum monthly salary of $2,000. They must also undergo mandatory 12-day hotel quarantine at their own expense and then must present a negative PCR test for remaining in the country.

Proof of health insurance for the whole period of the stay is also required.

For more information please visit:

https://agenda.ge/