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- Tax treatment differs: Albania — special tax regime; Dominican Republic — territorial taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
| Criteria | Albania Unique Permit (Digital Nomad) | Dominican Republic Rentista (171-07) / Tourist-card extension |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum income / month | No fixed threshold | €1,722 |
| Income basis | Salary / employment contract | Savings accepted |
| Initial duration | 1 year | 1 year |
| Renewable | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum total stay | 5 years | No fixed limit |
| Path to permanent residence | Yes | Yes |
| Path to citizenship | Via permanent residence | Via permanent residence |
| Family inclusion | Yes | Yes |
| Working for local clients | Not allowed | Limited |
| Tax treatment | Special tax regime (12-month digital-nomad non-residence exemption (Law 25/2022, as amended; PE protection reinforced by Law 36/2023)) | Territorial taxation (Law 171-07 incentives (Pensionado/Rentista) + general territorial regime) |
| Health insurance | Required (explicit), min. €30,000 | Required in practice |
| Insurance duration required | Full visa period | Full visa period |
| Application fee | ≈ €45 (better) | ≈ €51 |
| Where to apply | Online, Embassy / consulate, In country | Embassy / consulate, In country, Online |
| Processing time | 4–12 weeks | 1–9 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
Dominican Republic Rentista (171-07) / Tourist-card extension →
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.
Sources
- Government Law No. 79/2021 'On Aliens' (official English text, Albanian Ministry of Interior) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm Albania: New Single Permit Available for Digital Nomads and Others (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm Albania - Individual - Residence (PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries): 183-day rule and permanent home (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm Albania - Individual - Taxes on personal income (PwC): 2025 progressive PIT brackets (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm Albania: New tax incentives for 'digital nomads' (Law 25/2022 as amended; Law 36/2023) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm Visa and residence permit procedures for digital nomads (DCM 413/2023 & 414/2023) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm Digital Nomads Taxation in Albania (Law 25/2022 12-month exemption) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm The Albania Digital Nomad Visa (Unique Permit) - A Guide (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media Albania: Government approves new law to attract 'Digital Nomads' (Law 36/2023, 12-month exemption) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media Albania Digital Nomad Visa 2026: Requirements, Costs & How to Apply (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media The Unique Permit (Digital Nomad Visa) for Albania: A 2026 Guide (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Ley No. 171-07 sobre Incentivos Especiales a los Pensionados y Rentistas de Fuente Extranjera (full text, DGII) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Prórroga de Estadía para Turistas — Dirección General de Migración (DGM): staged tariff table RD$3,500–RD$15,400 (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Residence for Investment in Quality of Retired or Pensioned — Dirección General de Migración (DGM) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm Ley 171-07 sobre Incentivos a Pensionados y Rentistas (income thresholds + tax exemptions) — Guzmán Ariza (law firm) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm Residency in the Dominican Republic for expats (171-07 income, 182-day tax residency, medical exam) — The Nomad Tax (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm Aclaración sobre la tributación territorial y las reglas de residencia fiscal para extranjeros — Alter Legal (law firm) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media Visa de nómada digital: qué es, cómo funciona y a quiénes beneficia (DR bill still pending) — El Día (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media USD to EUR exchange rate history 2026 (USD/EUR ≈ 0.8612 on 2026-06-15) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media Healthcare in the Dominican Republic — Expat.com guide (SeNaSa/ARS, public vs private access) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media Dominican Republic Tourist Card — What You Need to Know in 2026 (US$10 fee, visa-free 30 days) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15