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Georgia vs Thailand: the digital nomad visas compared

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

The short version

  • Georgia grants a longer initial stay (12 months vs 6), and it is renewable.
  • Tax treatment differs: Georgia — territorial taxation; Thailand — standard resident taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Georgia Remote and the Thailand DTV.
Criteria Georgia Remote Thailand DTV
Minimum income / month No fixed threshold No fixed threshold
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Savings accepted
Initial duration 1 year (better) 6 months
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay No fixed limit 5 years
Path to permanent residence Indirect (switch required) No
Path to citizenship No No
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Limited Not allowed
Tax treatment Territorial taxation (Individual Entrepreneur (Small Business Status, 1% turnover tax)) Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Required in practice Not required
Insurance duration required Full visa period —
Application fee — ≈ €350
Where to apply Online, In country Online, Embassy / consulate
Processing time — 4 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Georgia Remote →

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 Georgia → Insurance for Thailand →

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