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- Only Czech Republic offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
| Criteria | Czech Republic Zivno | Turkey DNV |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum income / month | No fixed threshold | €2,584 |
| Income basis | Savings accepted | Salary / employment contract |
| Initial duration | 1 year | 1 year |
| Renewable | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum total stay | 1 year | No fixed limit |
| Path to permanent residence | Yes (better) | Indirect (switch required) |
| Path to citizenship | Via permanent residence | Via permanent residence |
| Family inclusion | Yes | Yes |
| Working for local clients | Allowed | Not allowed |
| Tax treatment | Standard resident taxation (Flat-rate (paušální daň) for OSVČ) | Standard resident taxation |
| Health insurance | Required (explicit) | Required in practice |
| Insurance duration required | Full visa period | Full visa period |
| Application fee | ≈ €200 | — |
| Where to apply | Embassy / consulate | Online, Embassy / consulate, In country |
| Processing time | 13–17 weeks | 4–12 weeks |
Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.
Full guide
Czech Republic Zivno →
Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.
Full guide
Turkey 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.
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 Application requirements for digital nomad visa and short-term residence — Digital Nomads goTürkiye (official government portal) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government goTürkiye Digital Nomads — income requirement USD 3,000/month or USD 36,000/year, age 21-55, university degree, passport valid 6+ months (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm EY Mobility/Immigration Alert (April 2024): Türkiye — New Digital Nomad Visa (eligibility, nationalities, two routes) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm KPMG GMS Flash Alert 2024-188: Türkiye — Digital Nomad Visa Becomes Available (income, 34-country list, 5-step process, launch Sept 2024) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm BAL Immigration News — Turkey Digital Nomad Visa Launched (Sept 2024 launch, ~36 countries, up-to-one-year stay via residence permit) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm Istanbul Lawyer Firm — Digital Nomad Visa and Residence Permit in Turkey: Full Legal Guide (mandatory insurance for full permit period, family reunification, no Turkish-client work) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm Istanbul Lawyer Firm — Tax Residency for Foreigners in Turkey (GVK Art. 4, 183-day / six-month rule, worldwide income) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media USD to EUR exchange rate history 2026 (0.8612 on 15 Jun 2026, basis for EUR conversion of USD 3,000) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15