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Albania vs Taiwan: the digital nomad visas compared

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

The short version

  • Taiwan grants a longer initial stay (36 months vs 12), and it is renewable.
Side-by-side comparison of the Albania Unique Permit (Digital Nomad) and the Taiwan Gold Card.
Criteria Albania Unique Permit (Digital Nomad) Taiwan Gold Card
Minimum income / month No fixed threshold €4,400
Income basis Salary / employment contract Salary / employment contract
Initial duration 1 year 3 years (better)
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 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)) Special tax regime (Tax incentives for foreign special professionals (Art. 20, Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals))
Health insurance Required (explicit), min. €30,000 Required in practice
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €45 (better) ≈ €157
Where to apply Online, Embassy / consulate, In country Online, Embassy / consulate, In country
Processing time 4–12 weeks 4–12 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

Taiwan Gold Card →

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 Taiwan →

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