Cape Town Reaches Out To Digital Nomads

The City of Cape Town is seeking to further capitalise on the introduction of South Africas remote work visa by hosting the first-ever Nomad Week a global gathering of digital nomads from March 9-15 organised in partnership with Work Wanderers a company dedicated to supporting professionals in transitioning to the digital nomad lifestyle.

Nomad Week will provide a platform for engagements on key issues and opportunities within the growing digital nomad market. The event is part of Cape Towns ongoing efforts to position the city as Africas leading destination for remote workers.

James Vos , Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, highlighted the citys commitment to fostering this market: Cape Town has rapidly become a hub for digital nomads, offering a combination of natural beauty, infrastructure and entrepreneurial spirit. Hosting Nomad Week underscores our efforts to establish Cape Town as a premier destination for remote workers. The introduction of the remote worker visa by national government, which aligns with our recommendations, further supports this vision.

The visa allows international remote workers to live and work in the country while earning income from foreign sources. This development positions South Africa as a key player in the global digital nomad market, which reached a value of US787 billion in 2023.

Research by Work Wanderers indicates that digital nomads typically earn between US50000 and US123000 annually, highlighting the potential economic impact of the market.