Cape Town in South Africa has been ranked among the Top 10 destinations for Digital Nomads in 2025 by UK-based travel company Big 7 Travel/Enjoy Travel. The ranking was based on factors such as internet speed, safety, co-working spaces, cost of living, digital nomad community, events and meet-ups, visa availability (including cost, requirements, and acceptance rate), and the length of tourist visas. Out of 25 destinations worldwide, Cape Town secured the 6th spot on the list.
According to Big 7 Travel/Enjoy Travel, digital nomads in Cape Town get the best of both worlds: "No need to choose between the mountains or the beach – you can have both in Cape Town." With the newly introduced 3-year digital nomad visa, high-speed Wi-Fi, and a thriving co-working culture, Cape Town is an attractive destination for remote workers looking for adventure and affordability. The estimated cost of living is around €1,100 (approx. R21,170 | GBP 920 || USD1,150) per month.
South Africa officially launched its Remote Work Visa, also known as the Digital Nomad Visa, in May 2024. This visa allows foreign nationals to reside in South Africa while working remotely for employers or clients outside the country. The visa is valid for up to three years and is renewable. To qualify, applicants must be employed by a foreign company or work as freelancers with international clients and meet the minimum annual income requirement of ZAR 650,976 (approx. GBP29,000 | EUR34,000 | USD35,000).
Applications must be submitted in person at a South African embassy or a Visa Facilitation Services Centre in the applicant's country of origin or long-term residence.
Top 25 Best Places for Digital Nomads in 2025:
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- Medellín, Colombia
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Bansko, Bulgaria
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Da Nang, Vietnam
- Valencia, Spain
- Tirana, Albania
- Budapest, Hungary
- Oaxaca City, Mexico
- Quito, Ecuador
- Goa, India
- Pipa, Brazil
- Tamarindo, Costa Rica
- Crete, Greece
- Bali, Indonesia
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Mauritius
- Zadar, Croatia
- Santiago, Chile
- Ponta do Sol, Madeira
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Bermuda
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