The digital nomad lifestyle has seen a massive boom in popularity in the last few years.
According to Expatnetwork, Google searches for “digital nomad visas” surged 1,135% worldwide in 2024.
Given the freedom, flexibility and increasing global opportunities, it may not come as much of a surprise that both everyday European remote workers and business owners alike want to escape as quickly as possible to the next laptop-friendly beach.
However, for entrepreneurs, this move is far from a casual one and requires considerable planning and strategy. This includes everything from choosing the right visa and understanding tax implications, to planning finances and finding the right insurance.
Euronews Business looks at the nine most important things European entrepreneurs, especially small business owners, need to keep in mind before going full digital nomad.







