New Delhi, May 26 -- The way people work has changed dramatically over the past few years. Remote work is no longer a temporary arrangement for millions of professionals. It has become a long-term career path and lifestyle choice.

In response, governments around the world have created a new visa category specifically for remote workers. It is called the digital nomad visa. Over 70 countries now offer some version of it.

A digital nomad visa is a temporary permit that allows visitors to stay in a country while they work remotely. Most of them last 12 months, with the option to extend the stay. It is different from a tourist visa in two important ways.

A tourist visa limits your stay to a short period, usually 90 days. It also technicall...