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Cape Verde vs Thailand: the digital nomad visas compared

Verified data Last verified June 10, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Tax treatment differs: Cape Verde — foreign income exempt; Thailand — standard resident taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Cape Verde Remote Working Program and the Thailand DTV.
Criteria Cape Verde Remote Working Program Thailand DTV
Minimum income / month €1,500 No fixed threshold
Income basis Savings accepted Savings accepted
Initial duration 6 months 6 months
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay 1 year 5 years
Path to permanent residence No No
Path to citizenship No No
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Foreign income exempt (Remote Working Program tax exemption (foreign-source income)) Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Required (explicit) Not required
Insurance duration required Full visa period —
Application fee ≈ €20 (better) ≈ €350
Where to apply Online Online, Embassy / consulate
Processing time 2 weeks 4 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Cape Verde Remote Working Program →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Thailand DTV →

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 Cape Verde → Insurance for Thailand →

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