Digital Nomad Visas for Americans

Americans can stay in the Schengen Zone (most of EU) for 90 days out of any 180-day period visa-free. To stay longer, you MUST get a long-stay visa like Spain's Digital Nomad Visa or Portugal's D7. Overstaying can lead to bans and fines.

Yes, the US taxes based on citizenship, not residency. However, you can use the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) to exclude ~$120k+ of income from federal tax if you spend 330+ days outside the US. You still always have to file a return.

The 'easiest' often include the Bermuda 'Work from Bermuda' certificate (very fast), Colombia's Digital Nomad Visa, and Spain's Digital Nomad Visa (can apply from within Spain as a tourist). Thailand's new DTV is also very accessible for 5-year access.

Legally, most countries require a work visa to do *any* work, even remote. A Digital Nomad Visa solves this. Ideally, you should switch to being a 1099 contractor to simplify your employer's tax liability, as they usually cannot employ someone resident in another country without a local legal entity.