Does United Kingdom have a digital nomad visa?

No, the United Kingdom does not have a dedicated digital nomad visa. Remote workers looking to live and work in the UK typically need to explore other visa categories. Many digital nomads enter the UK on a Standard Visitor visa, which allows stays of up to 6 months. While you can attend business meetings or conferences, you cannot "work" for a UK employer or undertake paid work for a non-UK employer while in the UK on this visa. This means you can't actively perform your remote job duties. For longer stays or the ability to work, options become more complex. The "Innovator Founder visa" is for entrepreneurs with a new, innovative business idea endorsed by an approved body, requiring at least £50,000 in investment funds. The "Skilled Worker visa" requires sponsorship from a UK employer, which isn't suitable for most digital nomads. A practical option for some non-EU/EEA nationals might be the "Youth Mobility Scheme visa," if they are between 18 and 30 (or 35 for some nationalities) and from a participating country. This allows a 2-year stay with the ability to work. Otherwise, the UK's high cost of living (London's rent index is 71.7 compared to New York's 100) and lack of a nomad visa make it less accessible for remote workers compared to countries like Portugal or Spain.