As most of Europe fights the spread of covid 19 and the variants, the use of the vaccination QR code has been used to restrict access to many places and the rules vary from place to place, with inside dining vs outside dining center stage. If you do not have a code then you might be able to have a covid test within a certain time frame. For a while the vaccination cards were allowed, but there is a big move to only accepting the European QR code.

The problem is that a foreigner, a traveler, a digital nomad, can not get the code easily. In Greece for example, you have to apply for temporary citizenship, which takes a month, then order a latest shot, be it booster, or second dosage, etc., wait for it, then ask for the QR code, which in total time can take several months. Most travelers do not have that much time to wait.

With many countries attempting to lure digital nomads to their country, this is a big roadblock in doing so. The long lines at testing centers around most towns is growing because people have to go to work, they have to eat, and shop. The one thing good about being a digital nomad is that you have the freedom to select where you live and can do so where the rules and laws do not hinder you from living a good life.

Hopefully a more integrated system will be developed so that those depending on the tourist traffic will not be hurt by imposed restrictions such as this. With so many changes in the law it is so important to follow the countries you want to visit, and make sure you have exit pans in case the laws shift against your movements.

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