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- Tax treatment differs: Czech Republic — standard resident taxation; Dominican Republic — territorial taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
| Criteria | Czech Republic Zivno | Dominican Republic Rentista (171-07) / Tourist-card extension |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum income / month | No fixed threshold | €1,722 |
| Income basis | Savings accepted | Savings accepted |
| Initial duration | 1 year | 1 year |
| Renewable | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum total stay | 1 year | No fixed limit |
| Path to permanent residence | Yes | Yes |
| Path to citizenship | Via permanent residence | Via permanent residence |
| Family inclusion | Yes | Yes |
| Working for local clients | Allowed | Limited |
| Tax treatment | Standard resident taxation (Flat-rate (paušální daň) for OSVČ) | Territorial taxation (Law 171-07 incentives (Pensionado/Rentista) + general territorial regime) |
| Health insurance | Required (explicit) | Required in practice |
| Insurance duration required | Full visa period | Full visa period |
| Application fee | ≈ €200 | ≈ €51 (better) |
| Where to apply | Embassy / consulate | Embassy / consulate, In country, Online |
| Processing time | 13–17 weeks | 1–9 weeks |
Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.
Full guide
Czech Republic Zivno →
Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.
Full guide
Dominican Republic Rentista (171-07) / Tourist-card extension →
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.
Sources
- Government Long-term Visa for Doing Business — Information Portal for Foreigners (Ministry of the Interior) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Proof of funds for a long-term visa — Ministry of the Interior (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Entrepreneurship (long-term visa) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Ley No. 171-07 sobre Incentivos Especiales a los Pensionados y Rentistas de Fuente Extranjera (full text, DGII) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Prórroga de Estadía para Turistas — Dirección General de Migración (DGM): staged tariff table RD$3,500–RD$15,400 (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Residence for Investment in Quality of Retired or Pensioned — Dirección General de Migración (DGM) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm Ley 171-07 sobre Incentivos a Pensionados y Rentistas (income thresholds + tax exemptions) — Guzmán Ariza (law firm) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm Residency in the Dominican Republic for expats (171-07 income, 182-day tax residency, medical exam) — The Nomad Tax (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm Aclaración sobre la tributación territorial y las reglas de residencia fiscal para extranjeros — Alter Legal (law firm) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media Visa de nómada digital: qué es, cómo funciona y a quiénes beneficia (DR bill still pending) — El Día (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media USD to EUR exchange rate history 2026 (USD/EUR ≈ 0.8612 on 2026-06-15) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media Healthcare in the Dominican Republic — Expat.com guide (SeNaSa/ARS, public vs private access) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media Dominican Republic Tourist Card — What You Need to Know in 2026 (US$10 fee, visa-free 30 days) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15