DIGITAL NOMAD VISAS: It’s time for South Africa to cash in on the remote working trend

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South Africa’s economy will benefit from creating a more enabling environment for remote workers. So what’s stopping the government from doing so?

Vos, who has spearheaded the campaign to attract digital nomads to SA, believes doing so will boost the economy and help market SA as a prime destination for work and play.that Cape Town had committed to preparing the hospitality and tourism sectors to accommodate digital nomads and remote workers. These tourism services and businesses were now destination-ready, with tailored packages, to accommodate the trend.

Currently, tourists can apply for a 30- or 60-day visitor’s visa, not exceeding 90 days. But with a ministerial amendment to the Immigration Act, that could change, Vos said. “Look at countries such as Germany, Dubai, Australia, Norway – they’re doing really well [in terms of remote working]. They’ve actively adopted an equivalent of a remote work visa and it comes down to the allowed period of stay.”

Airbnb plans to work closely with Cape Town Tourism on initiatives that will showcase long-term listings, provide information on entry requirements and visa policies to attract remote workers and promote responsible hosting and travelling as a remote worker.

Source: Financial Digest (financialdigest.net)

 

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