The decision, taken by the Bulgarian Ministry of Tourism together with the Belia Municipality, is intended to appreciate the digital nomads who have turned the ski resort into a hub for remote workers from around the world .
According to Traveling Lifestyle, the street is named after a place where digital nomads live together called Coliving Semkovo. The place is located at the address “Nomad Place 1”.
I am over the moon that Nomad Utopia is becoming a reality in Semkovo with its own street name. It is like my dream, and the dreams of many like me are coming true. Seeing Bulgaria embrace this vision and support a space where we can connect with nature and each other is truly special.
– Coliving Semkovo founder Matthias Zeitler.
Semkovo Coliving aims to create an environment where a diverse global community of digital nomads can seamlessly combine work, life and connection with nature.
This new effort shows that Sofia is committed to implementing innovative tourism strategies and supporting the growing trend of digital nomadism. The renaming of the streets marks a significant step in changing the world of remote travel.
The Digital Nomad visa allows foreigners to legally live in the country and work remotely for companies or businesses located outside the country.
Despite Bulgaria attracting a significant number of remote workers, it does not have a digital nomad visa.
However, Bulgaria is part of the EU; therefore, digital nomads living in any EU country are allowed to enter and reside in the country for up to three months without any visa requirements.
At the same time, remote workers from non-EU countries are eligible to apply for a Bulgarian freelance visa, which is an alternative to the digital nomad visa.
Bulgarian authorities allowed entry to non-EU citizens who wanted to work or live in the country as freelancers or to run a business back in 2017.
This visa is valid for one year. However, it can be extended.
In addition, digital nomads from non-EU countries have the right to apply for tourist visas or C-type visas, among other things.
Those planning to extend their stay in Sofia for more than 90 days are eligible to apply for a D visa, which is the closest permit to a digital nomad visa.
