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Antigua and Barbuda vs Argentina: the digital nomad visas compared

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

The short version

  • Antigua and Barbuda grants a longer initial stay (24 months vs 6).
  • Tax treatment differs: Antigua and Barbuda — no personal income tax; Argentina — territorial taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Antigua and Barbuda NDR and the Argentina DNV.
Criteria Antigua and Barbuda NDR Argentina DNV
Minimum income / month €3,860 No fixed threshold
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)
Initial duration 2 years (better) 6 months
Renewable No Yes (better)
Maximum total stay 2 years 1 year
Path to permanent residence No No
Path to citizenship No No
Family inclusion Yes (better) No
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment No personal income tax Territorial taxation
Health insurance Required (explicit) Unclear
Insurance duration required Full visa period —
Application fee ≈ €1,390 —
Where to apply Online Online, Embassy / consulate
Processing time 1–2 weeks 2–3 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Antigua and Barbuda NDR →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Argentina DNV →

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 Antigua and Barbuda → Insurance for Argentina →

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