{"id":32307,"date":"2019-10-31T21:46:16","date_gmt":"2019-10-31T18:46:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prohoster.info\/blog\/immigratsiya-frilansera-chto-nuzhno-znat\/"},"modified":"2019-10-31T21:46:16","modified_gmt":"2019-10-31T18:46:16","slug":"immigratsiya-frilansera-chto-nuzhno-znat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prohoster.info\/en\/blog\/news\/immigratsiya-frilansera-chto-nuzhno-znat","title":{"rendered":"Freelancer immigration: what you need to know","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The popularity of freelancing is growing every year. This way of organizing work comes with a multitude of advantages: flexible schedules, no attachment to a specific workplace, opportunities for international collaboration, and greater freedom in choosing projects.<\/p>\n<p>All these advantages together provide a solid foundation for a freelancer to relocate to another country, as they won't have to change jobs or their working style.<\/p>\n<p>However, the process of relocating freelancers differs slightly from that of relocating full-time employees in various countries. Let's examine this using examples from different countries in Europe, Asia, and North America.<noindex><a rel=\"nofollow\" name=\"habracut\"><\/a><\/noindex><\/p>\n<h3>Who is a freelancer<\/h3>\n<p>\nFreelancers are individual entrepreneurs who work in the fields of IT technologies, design, media, journalism, translation, and various consulting or expert activities.<\/p>\n<p>Freelancers are also often referred to as hired remote contract workers who are engaged for the duration of a specific project.<\/p>\n<h3>Freelancing in different countries<\/h3>\n<p>\nBefore packing your bags, you need to decide exactly where you want to relocate. <\/p>\n<p>Countries can be categorized into three groups based on their accessibility for relocation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accessible: they have relatively simple immigration laws, with entry and a process for obtaining residency permits or even opportunities to work without one. For example, Thailand, Ecuador, India, Indonesia.<\/li>\n<li>Moderately accessible: there are some challenges for immigrants, but the chances of a positive outcome are very high. For example, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Portugal, China.<\/li>\n<li>Practically inaccessible: countries with very strict immigration laws, where entry for freelancers is almost impossible. For example, the USA, Canada.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nLet's take Canada as an example. The relocation under the 'Self-employed person' program is ideal for freelancers. However, there are many nuances. Firstly, only representatives from the arts and sports fall under this category. So, a copywriter and web designer may qualify, but an SMM specialist would not. Moreover, there is a very strict assessment system for the value of specialists, which depends on education, work experience, and language proficiency (English and French).<\/p>\n<p>Canada has over 70 different immigration programs for specialists, but freelancers may encounter issues because a contract with a Canadian company is required for legal work, and starting your own firm can be quite costly and tedious.<\/p>\n<p>In Thailand, for example, visa matters are resolved quite simply if you follow the official and legal route. You need to obtain a Non-Immigrant Visa-B, an annual business visa, without needing a work permit. The only requirement is that every three months you will need to renew the visa by leaving the country. <\/p>\n<p>Thailand's immigration laws were seriously tightened in 2015, but they are still simpler than those in Canada or the United States.<\/p>\n<p>I strongly advise against participating in any visa manipulations. In Thailand, you can even buy residency for $3,000, but if this is discovered, the consequences won't end with deportation \u2014 you could face a real prison sentence of 3 to 5 years. In more developed countries, the penalties are much stricter. <\/p>\n<p>However, if you intend to live in the country for six months to a year and not longer, it\u2019s not worth getting overly concerned about visas. Many countries, including European ones, offer options based on tourist visas, which can allow for a fairly long stay if renewed timely.<\/p>\n<p>To learn about the specifics of obtaining and renewing a visa, you can contact the consulate of the chosen country or a specialized visa center.<\/p>\n<h3>Living costs in different countries<\/h3>\n<p>\nBefore moving, be sure to assess the cost of living in the country and calculate what minimum income is required to live comfortably there.<\/p>\n<p>The main rule is simple: \"Work in a country with a high income, but live in a country with low living costs.\" <\/p>\n<p>So, if you are freelancing with clients from Germany or the USA, you will be comfortable living in almost any country. <\/p>\n<p>However, with Russian income, you need to choose a country where the cost of living is not higher than in Russia. Otherwise, you'll have to economize significantly, and the whole purpose of moving to another country for more comfortable work will be lost.<\/p>\n<p>Key points to pay special attention to:<\/p>\n<p><b>Housing and utility costs.<\/b> Also, the peculiarities of renting housing. In Italy, for example, the rental process can take up to one and a half months. You will also have to sign a contract with utility providers for connecting electricity, for which you will need to obtain an Italian identification number. In general, bureaucracy is quite extensive. <\/p>\n<p><b>Internet.<\/b> Pay special attention to the cost and characteristics of the internet. In European countries, the internet is quite expensive \u2014 a normal package with speeds of 10 Mbps and above will cost at least $40. In Asian countries, the internet is often unstable, so you may frequently need to buy two modems from different operators and also pay for mobile internet. <\/p>\n<p><b>The cost of food and clothing.<\/b> It is best to assess the cost of a basic set of products: milk, bread, cheese, chicken breast, cereals, and local vegetables and fruits. In different countries, the basic set may vary. For example, in island countries (Cyprus, Sri Lanka), seafood is cheaper than meat. <\/p>\n<p><b>Transport.<\/b> Be sure to find out the most convenient way to get around. This could be either public transport, renting a car, or buying a moped. For example, Poland has a well-developed public transport system, while in Montenegro it is advisable to buy a moped for traveling.<\/p>\n<p>If you have preschool or school-age children, definitely (!) check <b>the prices of kindergartens and schools<\/b>. They can be shockingly high.<\/p>\n<p>You can find all the statistical information on the website <noindex><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.numbeo.com\/cost-of-living\/\">Numbeo in the \"Cost of living\" section<\/a><\/noindex>.<\/p>\n<p>For you, we have gathered several of the most common locations for freelance relocation and compared the cost of living in them:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Freelancer immigration: what you need to know\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/18ba28dbe594e3d1862fca9c95ecac42.png\" style=\"display:block;margin: 0 auto;\" \/><br \/>\n<br \/>\nAll local prices have been converted to US dollars for convenience of comparison.<\/p>\n<p>* Pass for ground transport.<br \/>\n** Rental of a one-bedroom apartment in the center of an average or large city.<br \/>\n*** The basket includes: milk, cereals or pasta, meat (beef), eggs, cheese, bread, local vegetables and fruits.<\/p>\n<p><b>Peculiarities of work and withdrawing money<\/b><br \/>\nWhen relocating to another country, you need to decide whether you plan to stay there long term or just for a year or two.<\/p>\n<p>The second option is much simpler from a bureaucratic standpoint, as it does not require you to register as a taxpayer in the country. Essentially, you remain under Russian jurisdiction and also pay taxes in Russia. Formally, you are registered in another country as a tourist, which imposes certain restrictions.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Entering into official contracts with residents will be problematic.<\/li>\n<li>In most cases, you will not be able to open a bank account. Alternatively, opening an account may require a considerable sum, often tens of thousands of dollars.<\/li>\n<li>You will be able to receive transfers only to international bank cards or services. Therefore, you need to obtain a physical card from a service. For example, a debit card from Payoneer or PayPal. However, in this case, you may encounter double or even triple conversion on the card if the card's currency does not match the currency of the country you are in. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\nIn general, all the complexities that arise in such cases can be resolved in a few weeks. Especially if you prepare while still in Russia. <\/p>\n<p>In most countries, there are restrictions on the duration of continuous stay if you arrive on a tourist visa. Therefore, you need to study this aspect in advance. For example, a multiple entry visa in Thailand is valid for 180 days, but you can stay continuously for only 60 days in the country. To legally remain in Thailand, you will need to cross the border or go to another country twice within six months.<\/p>\n<p>If you are planning to move for a long time\u2014several years or even potentially obtaining a residence permit\u2014things become much more complicated. In my opinion, a residence permit isn't that necessary for a freelancer, as I have clients who, a few years ago, I helped obtain a business visa for long-term living, and recently they contacted me again to move to another country because they had grown tired of the previous one.<\/p>\n<p>If possible, I recommend trying a month of 'trial' living in the country. It often happens that expectations about life and work in the country differ greatly from reality.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Take Bali, for example. Many freelancers aim to go there. However, beyond the 'paradise image,' there are numerous nuances. Working under a palm tree is not feasible \u2014 during peak season, the temperature can reach 35 degrees outside. Meanwhile, the ocean is quite cold due to underwater currents. These currents are strong and treacherous even close to the shore, making it quite dangerous to swim far out. In the cities of Indonesia, there is a significant sanitation issue \u2014 rats can roam freely on the streets. Additionally, there is a strong influence of Islam on society. <\/p>\n<p>Such negative nuances become apparent only when actually living there. They can significantly spoil the experience, leading to total disappointment. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> So it's advisable to stay in the country a bit longer than a typical vacation. Three to four weeks should be sufficient. <\/p>\n<p>If you have never planned a relocation before, I highly recommend seeking professional help for the first time. There are many nuances that you may overlook due to inexperience, which could result in high expenses and various problems at your new location.<\/p>\n<p>Agreeably, it would be frustrating to plan your move, even to the point of booking tickets, only to find out your visa was denied. Or worse, discovering upon arrival that you were scammed as a foreigner at three times the normal rate.<\/p>\n<p>But if you are determined, then go for it! For a freelancer, it's a great experience and an opportunity to get acquainted with the lifestyle of different countries and cultures.<br \/>\n<br \/>Source: <a content=\"nofollow\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/habr.com\/ru\/post\/449314\/\">habr.com<\/a><\/p>","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u041f\u043e\u043f\u0443\u043b\u044f\u0440\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u044c \u0444\u0440\u0438\u043b\u0430\u043d\u0441\u0430 \u0440\u0430\u0441\u0442\u0435\u0442 \u0441 \u043a\u0430\u0436\u0434\u044b\u043c \u0433\u043e\u0434\u043e\u043c. \u0412\u0435\u0434\u044c \u044d\u0442\u043e\u0442 \u0441\u043f\u043e\u0441\u043e\u0431 \u043e\u0440\u0433\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0437\u0430\u0446\u0438\u0438 \u0440\u0430\u0431\u043e\u0447\u0435\u0433\u043e \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0446\u0435\u0441\u0441\u0430 \u0432\u043a\u043b\u044e\u0447\u0430\u0435\u0442 \u0446\u0435\u043b\u0443\u044e \u043c\u0430\u0441\u0441\u0443 \u043f\u043b\u044e\u0441\u043e\u0432: \u0441\u0432\u043e\u0431\u043e\u0434\u043d\u044b\u0439 \u0433\u0440\u0430\u0444\u0438\u043a, \u043e\u0442\u0441\u0443\u0442\u0441\u0442\u0432\u0438\u0435 \u043f\u0440\u0438\u0432\u044f\u0437\u043a\u0438 \u043a \u043a\u043e\u043d\u043a\u0440\u0435\u0442\u043d\u043e\u043c\u0443 \u0440\u0430\u0431\u043e\u0447\u0435\u043c\u0443 \u043c\u0435\u0441\u0442\u0443, \u0432\u043e\u0437\u043c\u043e\u0436\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0438 \u0434\u043b\u044f \u043c\u0435\u0436\u0434\u0443\u043d\u0430\u0440\u043e\u0434\u043d\u043e\u0433\u043e \u0441\u043e\u0442\u0440\u0443\u0434\u043d\u0438\u0447\u0435\u0441\u0442\u0432\u0430, \u0431\u043e\u043b\u044c\u0448\u0430\u044f \u0441\u0432\u043e\u0431\u043e\u0434\u0430 \u0432 \u0432\u044b\u0431\u043e\u0440\u0435 \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0435\u043a\u0442\u043e\u0432. \u0412\u0441\u0435 \u044d\u0442\u0438 \u043f\u043b\u044e\u0441\u044b \u0432\u043c\u0435\u0441\u0442\u0435 \u0441\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0430\u0432\u043b\u044f\u044e\u0442 \u0445\u043e\u0440\u043e\u0448\u0443\u044e \u043e\u0441\u043d\u043e\u0432\u0443 \u0434\u043b\u044f \u043f\u0435\u0440\u0435\u0435\u0437\u0434\u0430 \u0444\u0440\u0438\u043b\u0430\u043d\u0441\u0435\u0440\u0430 \u0432 \u0434\u0440\u0443\u0433\u0443\u044e \u0441\u0442\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0443, \u0432\u0435\u0434\u044c \u0435\u043c\u0443 \u043d\u0435 \u043f\u0440\u0438\u0434\u0435\u0442\u0441\u044f \u043c\u0435\u043d\u044f\u0442\u044c \u0440\u0430\u0431\u043e\u0442\u0443 \u0438 \u0440\u0430\u0431\u043e\u0447\u0438\u0439 \u0443\u043a\u043b\u0430\u0434. 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