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Antigua and Barbuda vs Romania: the digital nomad visas compared

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

The short version

  • Antigua and Barbuda has the lower entry bar: €3,860 per month versus €5,310 for Romania.
  • Antigua and Barbuda grants a longer initial stay (24 months vs 12).
  • Tax treatment differs: Antigua and Barbuda — no personal income tax; Romania — foreign income exempt. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Antigua and Barbuda NDR and the Romania Digital Nomad Visa (DNV).
Criteria Antigua and Barbuda NDR Romania Digital Nomad Visa (DNV)
Minimum income / month €3,860 (better) €5,310
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Salary / employment contract
Initial duration 2 years (better) 1 year
Renewable No Yes (better)
Maximum total stay 2 years 3 years
Path to permanent residence No Indirect (switch required)
Path to citizenship No Via permanent residence
Family inclusion Yes (better) No
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment No personal income tax Foreign income exempt (Digital nomad tax exemption (Law no. 69/2023))
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit), min. €30,000
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €1,390 ≈ €120 (better)
Where to apply Online Embassy / consulate, Online
Processing time 1–2 weeks 2–9 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

Romania Digital Nomad Visa (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 Romania →

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