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Can a “visa concierge” really turn digital-nomad headaches into a paid side hustle?
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Episode 3241
Since 2020, more than sixty countries—from Portugal to Dubai—have launched digital-nomad visas. Each one promises “easy residency,” yet applicants quickly discover embassy email black holes and forms in six languages. Swen survived the gauntlet and became the friend-in-the-know; now he wonders if that know-how can pay real money. Let’s chart three things: what clients will actually pay for, how to protect yourself if immigration officials say no, and whether the customer pool is deep enough to make this a business—not just free advice."I moved here from Sweden on Portugal’s digital-nomad visa, and the process was a maze of paperwork, translations, and unanswered embassy emails. Now friends keep asking for help with visas in Portugal, Estonia, Barbados—you name it. I’m considering turning that knowledge into a paid ‘remote-worker visa concierge’ service. But what would I actually charge for filling out paperwork and guiding people through confusing websites? Are there liability issues if someone’s visa gets denied? And is this niche big enough to become a meaningful side hustle rather than a favor for friends?"Listen to today's episode to learn more...
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