What are the best countries for workers looking to work abroad?

There’s no doubt the Covid-19 pandemic changed a number of things. But arguably the biggest is the way we work. After the rise of remote working led more people to realise a hotel room or apartment abroad could be just as productive as the office at home, the increase in “workcations” has meant that a number of UK companies have begun to offer their employees the chance to work from wherever they want to around the world. For those that are lucky enough to work for a flexible company that offers these chances, the next big question is deciding just where to go. 

What do we consider a ‘workcation’?

A combination of “work” and “vacation”, a “workcation” allows you to enjoy the travel and leisure that you get from a typical holiday by working remotely alongside. A workcation might last anything from a few days to a couple of months, but offers workers a more flexible approach to work and travelling; you’re still expected to get all your tasks completed as normal, but instead, you can get them done on the beach or by the pool.

What factors are taken into consideration when choosing which countries are best for a workcation? 

There are a variety of factors that go into choosing a destination for a workcation, and aside from personal factors like the distance away from family and friends, the most important factors are usually the cost of living, the internet speed, the cost of the visa, and the crime rate.

Which are the best countries to work abroad? 

While the chosen country of the workcation totally depends on the individual, flyer printing experts instantprint surveyed 2,000 UK employees about their ultimate workcation and narrowed down three of the best countries to work abroad in:

Georgia

Sandwiched at the intersection between Europe and Asia, Georgia is a former Soviet Republic country known for its mountain villages and Black Sea beaches. Many also love Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi, for its diverse architecture and quaint cobblestone streets. In terms of a workcation, instantprint found that Georgia came up trumps for its low crime rate score, low average cost of living (just £817.11 per month), and incredible free 12-month initial visa programme. 

Romania

After Georgia, Romania was the next most popular country for a workcation. This southeastern European country is infamous for the forested region of Transylvania, as well as its many fortified churches and castles like clifftop Bran Castle: long associated with the legend of Dracula. And for workers? Digital nomads can enjoy a cost of living that is 80% cheaper than in the UK, a high average broadband speed, and like Georgia, the chance to stay in Romania on a 12-month initial visa.

The Czech Republic

Last but not least, despite a slightly higher cost of living than the UK, workers couldn’t resist the many benefits of The Czech Republic like the low crime rate, free 12-month visa for digital nomads, and unforgettable capital city of Prague with its colourful baroque buildings, Gothic churches, and Old Town Square.

After the pandemic encouraged a massive wave of remote working, workcations are definitely also here to stay. And as for the destination, it seems Georgia, Romania and The Czech Republic will continue coming out on top.