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Antigua and Barbuda vs Netherlands: the digital nomad visas compared

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

The short version

  • Only Netherlands offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
  • Tax treatment differs: Antigua and Barbuda — no personal income tax; Netherlands — standard resident taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Antigua and Barbuda NDR and the Netherlands DAFT.
Criteria Antigua and Barbuda NDR Netherlands DAFT
Minimum income / month €3,860 No fixed threshold
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Savings accepted
Initial duration 2 years 2 years
Renewable No Yes (better)
Maximum total stay 2 years No fixed limit
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 (Possible 30% ruling (if eligible))
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €1,390 ≈ €423 (better)
Where to apply Online In country
Processing time 1–2 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

Netherlands DAFT →

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 Netherlands →

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