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Romania vs Seychelles: the digital nomad visas compared

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

The short version

  • Tax treatment differs: Romania — foreign income exempt; Seychelles — territorial taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Romania Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) and the Seychelles Workcation Permit.
Criteria Romania Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) Seychelles Workcation Permit
Minimum income / month €5,310 No fixed threshold
Income basis Salary / employment contract Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)
Initial duration 1 year 1 year
Renewable Yes (better) No
Maximum total stay 3 years 1 year
Path to permanent residence Indirect (switch required) No
Path to citizenship Via permanent residence No
Family inclusion No Yes (better)
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Foreign income exempt (Digital nomad tax exemption (Law no. 69/2023)) Territorial taxation
Health insurance Required (explicit), min. €30,000 Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €120 ≈ €45 (better)
Where to apply Embassy / consulate, Online Online
Processing time 2–9 weeks 0.07–2 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Romania Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Seychelles Workcation 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.

Insurance for Romania → Insurance for Seychelles →

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