Digital Nomad Setup Checklist
Tech Setup
☐Laptop in good condition — consider a backup plan if it fails
☐External hard drive or cloud backup for all files
☐Portable monitor if you need screen real estate
☐Noise-cancelling headphones
☐Portable charger and all necessary cables
☐Universal power adaptor
☐Mobile hotspot device or confirm your phone plan has international data
☐VPN subscription
☐Webcam if your laptop camera is poor
Work Setup
☐Test your remote work setup before leaving
☐Confirm time zone compatibility with your team
☐Set up async communication tools
☐Inform clients or employer of your situation
☐Set up a virtual mailbox or mail forwarding for home country
Financial Setup
☐Open a bank account with no foreign transaction fees
☐Set up automatic payments for any home bills
☐Understand your tax obligations as a nomad
☐Have emergency funds accessible from anywhere
☐Consider a backup card stored separately from your main wallet
Admin & Legal
☐Check visa options for each country
☐Research digital nomad visas in your target countries
☐Get international health insurance — not travel insurance
☐Back up all important documents to cloud
☐Sort your home country obligations — tax, voting, address
Finding Places to Work
☐Research coworking spaces at your destination before arriving
☐Check Nomad List or similar sites for wifi quality ratings
☐Have a backup location in mind if your main spot fails
☐Test wifi speed before settling in somewhere for a long stay
Community
☐Join local expat or nomad groups online before arriving
☐Attend meetups — loneliness is the main challenge of nomad life
☐Consider slow travel — staying 1-3 months rather than weeks
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