Ready To Move Abroad? Apply For A Digital Remote Visa In These 11 Destinations
If you're looking to move abroad one of the roadblocks you will inevitably face is deciding which visa to apply for. Pre-pandemic, most travellers used tourist visas which would allow visitors to stay in a country for up to 90 days. However, it's technically illegal to work on a tourist visa, and with the new restrictions and risk of travelling during COVID, leaving a country briefly and returning is not as simple as it used to be.
As we start to dip our toes into what this new way of travel looks like, more and more people are ready to take the leap of a faith into moving abroad. Bahamas, I'm looking at you.
In response to the new wave of remote workers caused by the pandemic, most countries have found a solution to meet the growing need of people who want to live, work, and play in the country for a longer period of time: Digital Nomad Visas.
Digital Nomad Visas requirements vary from country to country, and we rounded up all you need to know. This type of visa allows travellers to stay in a country for an extended period of time, so up to two years without being subject to that region's tax laws and without having to go through the process of obtaining a residency visa or citizenship.
So sis, it's time to have your passport and Black-owned sunscreen ready, cause summer 2021 is right around the corner and the world is calling your name! (Safely, of course.)
Central and South America
Mexico:
Cost of the Visa: US$40
Length of Stay: Up to 4 years
Income to Prove: Have proof of income of US$1,945 monthly over the past six months; or at least US$32,400 in overall account balance.
Where to Apply:https://www.mexperience.com/lifestyle/living-in-mexico/visas-and-immigration/
Costa Rica: Rentista Visa
Cost of the Visa: $250
Length of Stay: Up to 2 years
Income to Prove: Have to show proof of $2,500 monthly for the next two years; or S$60,000 deposit in a Costa Rican bank
Where to Apply:https://residencies.io/residency/costa-rica/temporary-residency/cr1
Antigua & Barbuda: Nomad Digital Residence (NDR).
Cost of the Visa: $1,500 for one person, $2,000 for a couple, $3,000 for a family of 3 or more.
Length of Stay: 2 years
Income to Prove: $50,000 per year
Where to Apply:https://antiguanomadresidence.com/apply-now/
Barbados: Barbados Welcome Stamp
Cost of the Visa: $2,000
Length of Stay: 1-year
Income to Prove: $50,000 per year
Where to Apply: https://barbadoswelcomestamp.bb/apply/
Anguilla:
Cost of the Visa: $2,000 per individual $3,000 for a family of 4.
Length of Stay: 1-year
Income to Prove: Provide details of self-employment or employment from an entity based outside of Anguilla
Where to Apply:https://escape.ivisitanguilla.com/apply/
Europe
Coritia:
Cost of the Visa: Around $100 and you will need to pay additional in tax stamps
Length of Stay: 1-year
Income to Prove: You are required to make a minimum of €350 EUR per month in either income or savings
Where to Apply: https://mup.gov.hr/UserDocsImages//dokumenti/stranci//Obrazac%201a.pdf
Czech Republic: Zivno
Cost of the Visa: Around $100 fee, plus a monthly fee of $80
Length of Stay: 1-year
Income to Prove: Have proof of at least €5,587 EUR in bank account (per person)
Where to Apply:https://mup.gov.hr/UserDocsImages//dokumenti/stranci//Obrazac%201a.pdf
Estonia:
Cost of the Visa: Around $80 to $100 fee
Length of Stay: 1-year
Income to Prove: Earn at least 3,504 per month for the last 6-months to be eligible
Where to Apply:https://vm.ee/en/visa-application-forms
Portugal:
Cost of the Visa: Around $70 to $100 in fees.
Length of Stay: Varies
Income to Prove: Have proof that you make at least €600 EURO every month
Where to Apply:https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/pt/vistos-nacionais/informacao-geral/formularios
Asia:
Dubai: UAE
Cost of the Visa: $287
Length of Stay: 1-year
Income to Prove: About $5,000 monthly
Where to Apply:https://www.visitdubai.comEast Africa:
Mauritius: Premium Travel Visa
Cost of the Visa: Varies
Length of Stay: 1-year
Income to Prove: Show documented evidence to support application such as purpose of visit, accommodation; etc.
Where to Apply:https://www.edbmauritius.org/premium-visa
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ItGirl 100 Honors Black Women Who Create Culture & Put On For Their Cities
As they say, create the change you want to see in this world, besties. That’s why xoNecole linked up with Hyundai for the inaugural ItGirl 100 List, a celebration of 100 Genzennial women who aren’t afraid to pull up their own seats to the table. Across regions and industries, these women embody the essence of discovering self-value through purpose, honey! They're fierce, they’re ultra-creative, and we know they make their cities proud.
VIEW THE FULL ITGIRL 100 LIST HERE.
Don’t forget to also check out the ItGirl Directory, featuring 50 Black-woman-owned marketing and branding agencies, photographers and videographers, publicists, and more.
THE ITGIRL MEMO
I. An ItGirl puts on for her city and masters her self-worth through purpose.
II. An ItGirl celebrates all the things that make her unique.
III. An ItGirl empowers others to become the best versions of themselves.
IV. An ItGirl leads by example, inspiring others through her actions and integrity.
V. An ItGirl paves the way for authenticity and diversity in all aspects of life.
VI. An ItGirl uses the power of her voice to advocate for positive change in the world.
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This Content Creator’s Journey To Clear Skin Began With Trusting With The Process
In About Face, xoNecole gets the 411 on IGers who give us #skincaregoals on a daily. Here they break down their beauty routines on the inside and out, as well as the highly coveted products that grace their shelves and their skin.
Kyra Joe is the Queen of all things beauty. She regularly lets us in on her beauty routine while sharing updates on her dating life. The content creator debuts flawless skin and aspirational makeup routines in each video. As a consumer, it's easy to assume that Joe has always had the perfect canvas for the beauty world. However, that is not the case.
Like most of us, she's experienced her share of struggles with acne and hyperpigmentation. “I saw a dermatologist when I was 14, and the products he recommended didn’t work because I wasn’t consistent,” Joe said. The responsibility and consistency required of Joe in her adolescence made skincare feel like a job rather than a self-care act.
In 2020, things began to take a pivotal turn for Joe when she found herself regularly consuming skincare TikToks during the pandemic. “I saw people showing me how to use skincare products to get rid of hormonal acne and hyperpigmentation. That made a huge difference for me.” Her enjoyment began to arise as she tried recommended products from her favorite skincare content creators.
Joe added, “I was finally starting to enjoy skincare because I was finding products that worked for me through TikTok. I had undereye patches and creams and began building a routine.” What was once a chore has now become a passion. Joe has since grown an online community of more than 200,000 across TikTok and Instagram, sharing her beauty secrets underneath the moniker Kyra Nikole.
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“I learned early on in my journey to keep things simple. I also try to encourage this in my content,” said Joe. Being able to get to the root when a breakout occurs is why Joe chooses and encourages skincare routines to be simple. “If I have a breakout, it’s easier for me to figure out what product causes it if I don’t have an extensive routine.”
Keeping things simple has allowed Joe to clear up her hormonal acne and manage her hyperpigmentation, and keeping things minimal has given Joe a clear canvas for her makeup.
She gave us an inside look into the skincare routine that’s changed her views on self-care:
Kyra Nikole's Daytime Skincare Routine
Step One: Hyper Skin Hyper Even Facewash
Hyper Skin
“I love this because it’s specifically made for hyperpigmentation, and it’s a gentle cleanser.”
Step Two: Pixi Glow Tonic
Pixi
“It’s an exfoliating toner, but it’s light enough to use daily. I use this for both day and night.”
Step Three: Glazing Milk Essence By Rhode Skin
Rhode Skin
“I have eczema and dry skin, so this helps give me the moisture that I need.”
Step Four: La Roche-Posay Moisturizer
La Roche-Posay
“This is just a regular moisturizer that I love because it sits well under my makeup.”
Step Five: Kiehl's Better Screen UV Sunscreen
Kiehl's
"There is no white cast, no peeling, it works under makeup, and it’s SPF 50; there’s nothing better than that!”
Kyra Nikole's Nighttime Skincare Routine:
Joe uses the same products for her nighttime skincare routine, except for sunscreen. Her main goal is to lock in hydration to last the entire evening. Aquaphor is her ointment of choice to ensure her skin gets the moisture it deserves.
Final Step: Aquaphor Healing Ointment
Aquaphor
"Aquaphor does a great job of holding in the moisture.”
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