The EU is moving to let certain non-EU workers stay longer than the standard 90 days—a significant shift for digital nomads and remote employees.
The European Union has announced a plan to extend the 90-day visa-free rule for certain non-EU workers, marking a meaningful change to how the Schengen system treats remote workers and digital nomads.
Under the current Schengen rules, non-EU citizens can stay visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period. This proposal would carve out an exception for specific categories of non-EU workers—likely those employed by EU companies or working remotely for EU-based employers—allowing them to remain longer without triggering visa requirements.
The EU is moving to let certain non-EU workers stay longer than the standard 90 days.
If you're a remote worker or digital nomad from outside the EU, this could reshape your planning. Rather than the constant 90-in-180 juggling act, you may soon have a clearer, longer-term option to work from Europe. The exact implementation timeline and eligible professions remain to be finalized, so watch for official EU guidance before making residency decisions.
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