New report names surprisingly European country as a destination for digital nomade

You finally landed the external job that you have dreamed of. All documents are in order. Bags are packed and ready to go.

But the question is “Where?”.

While we enter the last phases of 2025, so many countries around the world have now launched their own variations of digital nomade -visa.

Some seem too good to be true, with an incredibly low bar to obtain, and others let your head scratch and wonder how people for the sake of peace meet the aforementioned requirements.

And then there is a category of destinations that are downright surprising and offer visas to attract external employees, which they apparently welcome with open arms, despite the government supported by the government to deter tourists.

That is the case for one of the most iconic countries in Europe that we have treated too often at Travel Off Path to count in terms of surpassing, but still an insightful New report It was just like the #2 place in the world for digital nomads of the Global Intelligence Unit.

Are digital nomads welcome in the Netherlands?

Where is the Netherlands currently in terms of tourism in general? The last time we checked it, they essentially pulled the welcome mat out of the feet of tourists.

Whether a certain visitor was ‘to not good’ in Amsterdam’s famous bags of dark tourism, or whether they are your typical ordinary tourists who enjoy more tasty pleasures of one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, seemed predetermined by the government with a ‘one size fits all’ approach.

As recently as early summer, well respected Fodor’s Still reported how the local population is tired of tourists in the Netherlands (mainly Amsterdam), which is why we tried to dig up the best alternatives for you, such as with channel Rotterdam and Dordrecht.

So is there a difference between digital nomads and tourists in the eyes of the local population?

Well, if they are in line with residents of Mexico City, the answer would be no, that’s why it was the Netherlands as a second best in the world a pretty shock.

Given how tourists are as short in the city as a weekend away compared to digital nomads that pay rent every month, let’s look at the benefits of making your base in the Netherlands.

The disadvantage is certainly the unwanted “Karens” of Amsterdam, at least looking at …

Dutch ‘Independent residence permit’

Who knew that the Netherlands even had a digital Nomad visa?

Described as “gross profit per month (with holiday allowance)” This permit only requires one Minimum monthly income of $ 2011 From today, which means that it is actually remarkably easy to obtain from that point of view.

Although submissions from the business plan can be a hassle, they are not as much headaches as they can be to maintain a decent quality of life if you scrape around $ 2000 a month.

As the same report indicates, the costs of living here are high, especially if you are dead in Amsterdam.

Other less well -known cities, demonstrably just as beautiful and much less busy, such as Haarlem” UtrechtAnd To leadare all built along picturesque canals with lively shopping fronts and hospitable cafés – and we all know that the café culture is a staple throughout the country.

Known as the “Independent residence permit”once granted, nomads can stay here Maximum 2 years And can be used as an entrance gate to permanent stay if your end goal is.

Online application costs in total $ 480 for first applicants And your task must pass a 3-step ‘Point test‘If you are not An American, Japanese or Bolivian citizen.

To summarize the benefits of this permit, you apply in a country that is emphasized by these functions:

• Largely competent in English
• Clear instructions for obtaining ‘permit’
• Required with a low income
• Popular cafe culture
• 2-year validity (with possible extensions)
• Zippy Internet speeds
• High quality of life
• Growing start -up scene
• Bicycle friendly everywhere (Save Uber Money!)

There is also the option of Daft (Dutch-American Friendship Treaty)Focused on American citizens who prefer to open a company in the Netherlands.

It does come with a major investment requirement of $ 5335, but more flexible conditions with staying up to 5 years.

Top 5 Dutch cities for nomads

If you are willing to risk irritable locals that do not approve your presence, and you have deeper bags than $ 2011 a month, Amsterdam is definitely a top choice.

Damn with trendy cafés that are perfect to use as your office, spacious co-working spaces, safe cycling routes and no shortage of lively parks and museums of world class, this iconic city will undoubtedly make the hype.

One of our favorite sources to determine the latest trends with digital nomads is Nomads.comwhere, currently, Amsterdam ranks #5 In the Netherlands.

This ranking is almost exclusively based on high costs across the board, because there are 4 other cities (2 of which are mentioned above) that Amsterdam for the Nomad -Levensstijl top:

• 5) Amsterdam
• 4) The Hague
• 3) Leiden
• 2) Utrecht
• 1) Groningen (mentioned as the most affordable Dutch destination)

Sam Sears

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SAM, our main writer and journalist based in San Diego has visited 36 countries and wrote more than 1000 articles with a focus on sharing his own travel experiences and throwing a light on lesser -known gems.