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Namibia vs Romania: the digital nomad visas compared

Partially verified Last verified June 15, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Namibia has the lower entry bar: €1,720 per month versus €5,310 for Romania.
  • Romania grants a longer initial stay (12 months vs 6), and it is renewable.
  • Tax treatment differs: Namibia — territorial taxation; Romania — foreign income exempt. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Namibia DNV and the Romania Digital Nomad Visa (DNV).
Criteria Namibia DNV Romania Digital Nomad Visa (DNV)
Minimum income / month €1,720 (better) €5,310
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Salary / employment contract
Initial duration 6 months 1 year (better)
Renewable No Yes (better)
Maximum total stay 6 months 3 years
Path to permanent residence No Indirect (switch required)
Path to citizenship No Via permanent residence
Family inclusion Yes (better) No
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Territorial taxation Foreign income exempt (Digital nomad tax exemption (Law no. 69/2023))
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit), min. €30,000
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €175 ≈ €120 (better)
Where to apply Online Embassy / consulate, Online
Processing time 2–4 weeks 2–9 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Namibia DNV →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Romania Digital Nomad Visa (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.

Insurance for Namibia → Insurance for Romania →

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