Are you looking for an opportunity to move abroad? Spain will pay €15,000 over 500,0000 Pakistani rupees to move there in 2026 with family.
Unlike other countries, where immigrants are facing severe hardships, a rural region of Spain is offering up to €15,000 to remote workers who are willing to relocate for at least two years.
The government of Extremadura, Spain, is planning to attract digital nomads to grow its population. It has set aside €2 million ($2.2 million) for grants for up to 200 professionals who want to move to the Ambroz Valley, an area in northern Extremadura. Funding is available for housing, land and other necessities, according to the announcement.
The offering is part of an initiative called “Live in Ambroz.” In recent years, the rural valley’s population has been shrinking. If all goes well, the government wants to offer similar programs in other parts of Extremadura.
Applications for the grants are likely to become available around mid-September, reports Euronews’ Rebecca Ann Hughes. Interested parties must submit their applications electronically, and they should hear back within three months.
“If successful, [Live in Ambroz] could literally change the country, its economy and its love-hate relationship with tourism,” Patricia Palacios, co-founder of the travel blog España Guide, tells Condé Nast Traveler’s Kat Chen. “Hopefully the Ambroz Valley will be successful and set an example for many other rural areas to copy.”
The region is targeting individuals in the tech industry who can work 100 percent remotely. Applicants must be legal residents of Spain or participants in the country’s digital nomad visa program. They cannot have lived in Extremadura in the past six months.
Portugal Digital Nomad Visa 2026 complete guide
Portugal Digital Nomad Visa might be the best option for Pakistani passport holders.
The Portugal Digital Nomad Visa, usually known as D8 Visa, gives freelancers, remote workers in Pakistan a chance to get a one-year residence.
The world has changed and so are the stereotypes around remote work. Countries across the world have rolled out visas to remote workers and freelancers to live and work legally in that country.
Portugal Digital Nomad Visa
The in-demand Digital Nomad Visa was announced by the government in October 2022, The visa allows non-EU/EEA citizens to live in Portugal for nearly one year.
Visa requirements and eligibility
Let’s take a look at the requirements and eligibility of the visa
Age: You must be at least 18 years old.
Income: You must have a consistent monthly income of at least four times the Portuguese minimum wage, around €3,480 per month.
Employment: Provide evidence of remote or freelance jobs.
Accommodation: You need to arrange for accommodation in Portugal.
These specifications are consistent across all of the sources listed. It is crucial to note that the actual income criteria may differ significantly between sources.
Valid Passport: To enter Portugal, you must have a valid passport and, if appropriate, the necessary travel authorisations.
Health Insurance: Have health insurance that covers your stay in Portugal.
Clean Criminal Record: Have a clean criminal record from your own country.
Also read: Did UAE suspend visa services for Pakistani passport holders?
