From visa on arrival to digital nomad passes: These countries are offering perks to win over Gen Z travellers

Want to travel more? These countries are offering several perks to attract Gen Z travellers to explore and build memories.

Gen Z travellers prioritise flexibility, affordability, and remote work options, which is a demand for countries offering digital nomad passes and easy-entry visas. Various destinations attract young professionals with low costs, vibrant experiences, and quick approvals for workations. This helps them to plan more spontaneous and short-notice travel decisions. In conversation with HT Lifestyle, Bernard Corraya, general manager (India), Wego, revealed the countries that are offering perks for Gen Z travellers.

Countries offering perks to attract Gen Z travellers. (Unsplash)

Easy visas

For countries like Thailand, Bali (Indonesia), and Vietnam, there seems to be an acceptance and attraction of Gen Z tourism due to easy visa requirements, affordable prices, and good lifestyle offerings. This makes the destinations across Southeast Asia the top choice, ideal for Gen Z who prefer both short getaways and extended stays. If you are a Gen Z traveller and planning to hit these South Asian destinations, then November to March is the best time to explore these countries.

Thailand is offering easy visa for Indians (Unsplash)

Visa on arrival

Bernard highlighted that destinations such as the Maldives and Sri Lanka offer visa on arrival options that result in higher conversion rates. This has a significant impact when booking, as the youth tend to choose such nations that are hassle-free. Seychelles, Indonesia, and Thailand are also offering a visa on arrival to Indians for a quick international getaway.

Digital nomad visa

According to Bernard, countries like Portugal, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates are positioning themselves as remote work hubs by offering structured long-stay visas, co-working ecosystems, and lifestyle-driven experiences. By giving digital nomad visas, these destinations are gaining traction among Indian Gen Z professionals who prefer working from anywhere. If you are planning a staycation trip, these countries are some of the best places to explore while working.

Spain is offering digital nomad visa. (Unsplash)

GenZ travel trend

Bernard said, “Gen Z are preferring short-haul and low-cost travel destinations. These travellers seek budget-friendly international trips that fit into tighter schedules and limited leave windows.” “According to our internal research, we have noticed a rise in last-minute searches and bookings among Indian users, particularly to destinations with minimal visa processing time and short hauls with 4 to 6 hours of travelling,” he added.

Also, another trend picking up amongst Gen Z is their preference for quality over quantity; many young people choose destinations not to do multiple sightseeing but experiences. Among such experiences, Gen Z is drawn to destinations that offer wellness, nature, digital connectivity, and social media-friendly experiences, making places like India, Thailand and Dubai stand out.