Originally Posted by
Palal
Digital nomads bring in quite a bit for the local economy - they buy groceries/go out locally (20%+ VAT), they spend on local real estate (renting) which brings in taxes and pours money into the local economy. Yes, they won't be paying income taxes, but they're only there temporarily now. Maybe they fall in love with the place and later in life they invest in a property there.
Many countries are still experimenting with this.
But how is it any different from any other foreigner who would want to get a residency visa, to go beyond the Schengen 90-day limit?
They'd be spending money too. Unless there was some data showing that digital nomads spent x % more than typical visa holders, not sure why that would be an advantage to these countries.
Of course they wouldn't compete in the local labor market, because they have been vetted for having jobs and enough income, probably their own health insurance too.
But I thought every residency visa applicant had to meet these requirements.