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Romania vs Thailand: the digital nomad visas compared

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

The short version

  • Romania grants a longer initial stay (12 months vs 6), and it is renewable.
  • Tax treatment differs: Romania — foreign income exempt; Thailand — standard resident taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Romania Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) and the Thailand DTV.
Criteria Romania Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) Thailand DTV
Minimum income / month €5,310 No fixed threshold
Income basis Salary / employment contract Savings accepted
Initial duration 1 year (better) 6 months
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay 3 years 5 years
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)) Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Required (explicit), min. €30,000 Not required
Insurance duration required Full visa period —
Application fee ≈ €120 (better) ≈ €350
Where to apply Embassy / consulate, Online Online, Embassy / consulate
Processing time 2–9 weeks 4 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

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 Romania → Insurance for Thailand →

Sources