Five years ago a handful of countries offered a visa for remote workers. More than sixty now do, and the category has moved from novelty to a standing part of how nations compete for spending that is not tied to a tourism season.
The differences are no longer whether a scheme exists but how it is priced, how long it lasts and whether it opens a path to tax residency. That is where the next round of competition is playing out.
For travellers the practical effect is a widening menu, and a growing need to read the fine print rather than the headline.