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Albania vs Cape Verde: the digital nomad visas compared

Low confidence Last verified June 15, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Albania grants a longer initial stay (12 months vs 6), and it is renewable.
  • Only Albania offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
  • Tax treatment differs: Albania — special tax regime; Cape Verde — foreign income exempt. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Albania Unique Permit (Digital Nomad) and the Cape Verde Remote Working Program.
Criteria Albania Unique Permit (Digital Nomad) Cape Verde Remote Working Program
Minimum income / month No fixed threshold €1,500
Income basis Salary / employment contract Savings accepted
Initial duration 1 year (better) 6 months
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay 5 years 1 year
Path to permanent residence Yes (better) No
Path to citizenship Via permanent residence No
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Special tax regime (12-month digital-nomad non-residence exemption (Law 25/2022, as amended; PE protection reinforced by Law 36/2023)) Foreign income exempt (Remote Working Program tax exemption (foreign-source income))
Health insurance Required (explicit), min. €30,000 Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €45 ≈ €20 (better)
Where to apply Online, Embassy / consulate, In country Online
Processing time 4–12 weeks 2 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Albania Unique Permit (Digital Nomad) →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Cape Verde Remote Working Program →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Don't forget insurance

Both programs have their own health-insurance rules — we match plans against each one's published requirement, with the evidence shown.

Insurance for Albania → Insurance for Cape Verde →

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