According to the “Expat City Ranking 2022” by InterNations, Valencia places number one out of 50 cities to live and work abroad! Beating cities such as Dubai and Mexico, they say Valencia offers the best living conditions, making it easy for remote workers to settle in.
Find out more about how Valencia is becoming the city for digital nomads and remote workers…
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VALENCIA’S LATEST ACHEIVEMENTS
Valencia is a welcoming city which stands out for its perfect mix of climate, culture and gastronomy. It’s internationally a benchmark city for its affordable life conditions!
Its remarkable public policies have pushed Valencia to be awarded the “2020 European Capital of Smart Tourism” and more recently the “2022 World Design Capital”!
And this is not all! Its concern regarding sustainability and atttaining to SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) through its corporate strategy “Misión Estratégica 2030”, has lead to more awards, this time the “European Green Capital 2024”.
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WHAT DO EXPATS THINK ABOUT VALENCIA?
Valencia was highlighted not only in the overall ranking but numerous other subcategories, including the “Quality of Life Index”, or the “Ease of Settling in Index”, among others!
The annual “Expat Insider” survey, one of the most extensive surveys on living/working abroad, shows how expats rate their satisfaction on the following 5 categories:
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QUALITY OF LIFE
Valencia is in 1st place as well when it comes to “Quality of Life Index”. Expats strongly highlight the healthy environment and the affordability and efficacy of public transport.
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EASE OF SETTLING IN
Expats describe the friendliness of local residents and the wide offer of activities and facilities of the city.
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PERSONAL FINANCE
Expats remark the affordability of the cost of living.
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WORKING ABROAD
Expats living in Valencia consider it a safe environment and a stable local economy.
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EXPATS ESSENTIALS
The «expats essentials» refer to the city’s ability to cover people’s basic needs. Expats highlight affordable housing, affordable healthcare, health and well-being, and easy access to medical services as some of the most convenient parts of living in Valencia.
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DIGITAL NOMAD VISA!
Foreigners may complain mostly about bureaucracy, but the truth is Spain is already working on the creation of a new type of visa for digital nomads, so it will get easier for citizens from the UK as well as other non-EU countries to work remotely from Spain, without the need to apply for full work permit.
This initiative will allow remote workers to come and settle in Spain with the only requirement of the proof of their employment, qualification and experience. The visa will initially be valid for a period of one year, with the possibility of renewal for following years.
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To sum up, expats place Valencia in the top spot for being livable, friendly and affordable: a safe place with an exceptional climate, a vibrant nightlife and culture, a pleasant urban environment and great travel opportunities!
If you’re a digital nomad looking for a daily dose of sunshine and culture, Valencia is waiting for you!
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