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Antigua and Barbuda vs Czech Republic: 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 12).
  • Only Czech Republic offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
  • Tax treatment differs: Antigua and Barbuda — no personal income tax; Czech Republic — standard resident taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Antigua and Barbuda NDR and the Czech Republic Zivno.
Criteria Antigua and Barbuda NDR Czech Republic Zivno
Minimum income / month €3,860 No fixed threshold
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Savings accepted
Initial duration 2 years (better) 1 year
Renewable No Yes (better)
Maximum total stay 2 years 1 year
Path to permanent residence No Yes (better)
Path to citizenship No Via permanent residence
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Not allowed Allowed
Tax treatment No personal income tax Standard resident taxation (Flat-rate (paušální daň) for OSVČ)
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €1,390 ≈ €200 (better)
Where to apply Online Embassy / consulate
Processing time 1–2 weeks 13–17 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

Czech Republic Zivno →

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 Czech Republic →

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