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Digital Nomad Tax-Residence Traps
Global Immigrate consultants · Published
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director
Summary
A stay visa is not a tax-residence exemption; day-count tests may still apply.
Short answer: long stays on a digital nomad visa can still create tax residence via day counts or centre-of-vital-interests tests. Visa status alone rarely grants tax exemption.
FAQ
Under 183 days means no tax?
Many countries use additional tests.
Hop between countries?
You may trigger multiple or none — needs planning.
