Last year, Nomad Deals reported on Canada’s plans to attract more digital nomads. The Instagram post garnered over 2 million views, making it our most popular video ever.

You want an update? You got an update.

This Week in Nomad Deals

• Canadian Nomad, Eh? The Canadian government has released new details about the digital nomad program announced last year.

• Best Time to Fly: According to a study by CheapAir.com, the best time to book flights in 2024 is 42 days in advance.

• Use Third-Party Sites? A new analysis by Self Finance shows that booking travel from a third-party portal, such as Expedia or Booking.com, can save you up to 11% on flights and 31% on hotels.

Canada’s Digital Nomad Policy: What to Know

Back in August of 2023, we reported on Canada’s plans for attracting digital nomads to the country. Now, we finally have an update.

Last week, the Canadian government dropped details on its new digital nomad policy. Here are the key points:

You don’t need a special digital nomad visa

Canada’s program is different from other countries in that there is no separate digital nomad visa. Instead, anyone who comes on a normal visitor visa can work remotely for a foreign employer or their own business (Strictly speaking, most countries prohibit working remotely on a tourist visa.) Also, no special documentation is required.

You can stay for up to 6 months

Digital nomads in Canada are allowed to stay and work remotely for “up to 6 months at a time.”

You can search for employment in Canada

Digital nomads in Canada are allowed to search for a local Canadian employer while they are in the country. If you do find a company willing to hire you, then you can apply for a normal work permit.

How do you apply for a visitor visa?

• U.S. citizens: show passport at the border (no cost).

• EU and some others: obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization ($7 CAN).

• Most countries: must apply for a visitor visa

Requirements vary from country to country. You can use the IRCC’s online visitation wizard to figure out the requirements for your own passport.

Never Do This With Your Passport

Another day, another viral travel nightmare story.

This time, a woman posted about how her husband was denied boarding due to a minor stain on his passport book.

Such stories are not one-time, isolated incidents. Make sure that your passport book remains free of tears and stains. Protective covers can be purchased for cheap on sites like Amazon or Temu.

Add this one to our previous list of big travel screwups to avoid in 2024.