13 Visa Updates That Could Derail Your 2025 Travel Plans

3. Digital Nomad Visa Crackdowns in Portugal and Bali

The digital nomad dream is evolving—fast. Portugal, once a remote-work haven, now requires higher minimum income proof and tighter health insurance standards for its D7 and digital nomad visas. Meanwhile, Bali has cracked down on abuse of its visa-on-arrival and social visa systems, limiting extensions and increasing scrutiny. Nomads overstaying or working without permits face fines and blacklisting. What was once a breezy entry path now demands solid documentation, clear intent, and often—tax declarations. For 2025, nomads should expect more oversight, stricter renewal processes, and shifting local attitudes toward long-term foreign residents.