India, Sept. 6 -- The idea of "work from home" (WFH) or remote work predates the internet but gained traction when the Covid-19 pandemic forced people to stay at home, and work while connected online.

In 2020, Estonia became one of the first countries to offer a digital nomad visa to foreign nationals to live and work legally in the country for up to a year. That started a new immigration trend with several countries joining the bandwagon.

A digital nomad visa is a temporary permit that allows visitors to stay in a country while they work remotely. Several countries offer these permits of varying durations with the possibility of a renewal. Being "well-funded" (steady money in the bank account) is a primary requisite either for an indiv...