Technically, yes.

Not being allowed to work in a country generally targets local jobs. Countries around the world have these laws so that illegal immigrants don’t take employment from citizens of that country.

However, working on your own business or for an employer in a foreign country is different. Digital nomads don’t go to a foreign country for work. They happen to work in other countries around the world.

There has been some confusion on this differentiation in the past. I remember in Thailand when authorities arrested digital nomads in a co-working space for “working” in the country. There have also been stories of foreigners being arrested for joining a music jam at music venues or volunteering abroad. It can be considered “work” even if you are not getting paid.

However, those stories are from years ago. Most countries are very welcoming of digital nomads now. Almost every country now understands the reality of remote work.

Just make sure you check the “tourist” box on the customs forms. You are not going to a country to work but as a tourist.