Maple Leaf Magnetism: British Remote Workers Are Flocking to Canada

Canada Ranks Among Top 10 Digital Nomad Destinations, Says Global Report

According to the 2024 Global Digital Nomad Report by Global Citizen Solutions (GCS), Canada is a top choice for remote workers, ranking among the best 10 countries out of 65 destinations evaluated. The report assessed factors across five key indexes, including:

- Visa Requirements: costs, income requirements, and benefits like duration, citizenship pathways, and extension possibilities

- Quality of Life: climate, security, healthcare, pollution, and English proficiency

-Economic Factors: cost of living, tax optimization, co-working costs, and more

- Economic Factors: cost of living, tax optimization, co-working costs, and more

Canada's high ranking makes it an attractive destination for British digital nomads seeking a great work-life balance.

Canada placed 8th in the 2024 Global Digital Nomad Report, beating France and Hungary but trailing Portugal, Malta, Romania, Estonia, Norway, the Netherlands, and top-ranked Spain. The United States didn't make the top 10.

Visa-Free Remote Work in Canada

Digital nomads don't need a work visa to work remotely in Canada for up to six months. However, they require an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) for air travel, which costs $7 and is valid for up to five years.

Canada's Digital Nomad Strategy

Canada aims to attract highly-skilled remote workers, potentially recruiting them for tech companies and immigration. Digital nomads can transition to a temporary work permit or permanent residence by securing a job offer from a Canadian employer.

The Start-Up Visa (SUV) program, which allows foreign entrepreneurs to get their permanent residence with the support of a designated Canadian venture capital fund, angel investor organization or business incubator for their start-up, has become increasingly popular.