The short version
- Dominican Republic has the lower entry bar: €1,722 per month versus €3,200 for Slovenia.
- Only Dominican Republic offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
- Tax treatment differs: Dominican Republic — territorial taxation; Slovenia — standard resident taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
| Criteria | Dominican Republic Rentista (171-07) / Tourist-card extension | Slovenia Digital Nomad Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum income / month | €1,722 (better) | €3,200 |
| Income basis | Savings accepted | Savings accepted |
| Initial duration | 1 year | 1 year |
| Renewable | Yes (better) | No |
| Maximum total stay | No fixed limit | 1 year |
| 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 | Limited | Not allowed |
| Tax treatment | Territorial taxation (Law 171-07 incentives (Pensionado/Rentista) + general territorial regime) | Standard resident taxation |
| Health insurance | Required in practice | Required (explicit), min. €30,000 |
| Insurance duration required | Full visa period | Full visa period |
| Application fee | ≈ €51 (better) | ≈ €102 |
| Where to apply | Embassy / consulate, In country, Online | Embassy / consulate, In country |
| Processing time | 1–9 weeks | 4–9 weeks |
Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.
Full guide
Dominican Republic Rentista (171-07) / Tourist-card extension →
Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.
Full guide
Slovenia Digital Nomad Permit →
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 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
- Government Temporary residence permit for digital nomads - GOV.SI (Government of the Republic of Slovenia) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Temporary residence permit for digital nomads - income (twice average net salary), one-year non-extendable duration, six-month reapplication, application locations (embassy / administrative unit), immediate family reunification, health-insurance requirement - GOV.SI (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm Act on Amendments to the Aliens Act (ZTuj-2I) - legal basis for the digital nomad permit; adopted 25 Apr 2025, Official Gazette No. 32/2025 (6 May 2025), in force 21 May 2025 (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm Slovenia Launches 12-Month Digital Nomad Visa in November 2025 - Immigrant Invest (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm Slovenia: Digital Nomad Permit - Intermark Relocation (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media Slovenia Digital Nomad Visa Guide (2026): income ~EUR 3,200/mo, fee EUR 50 in-country / EUR 102 embassy + EUR 12 card, insurance min EUR 30,000, processing 30-60 days, family - ExpatDen (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm Taxation of Digital Nomads in Slovenia: Residency Permit, Tax Residency and Income Tax Rules (183-day rule; permit does not auto-trigger tax residency) - Sibiz d.o.o. (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media Slovenia's average net salary EUR 1,602 in 2025 (SURS / Statistical Office; basis for 2x income threshold = ~EUR 3,204) - SeeNews (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media Slovenia Digital Nomad Visa 2025 - Eligibility, Costs & How to Apply - Citizen Remote (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15