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Slovenia vs Thailand: the digital nomad visas compared

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

The short version

  • Slovenia grants a longer initial stay (12 months vs 6).
Side-by-side comparison of the Slovenia Digital Nomad Permit and the Thailand DTV.
Criteria Slovenia Digital Nomad Permit Thailand DTV
Minimum income / month €3,200 No fixed threshold
Income basis Savings accepted Savings accepted
Initial duration 1 year (better) 6 months
Renewable No Yes (better)
Maximum total stay 1 year 5 years
Path to permanent residence Indirect (switch required) No
Path to citizenship Via permanent residence No
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Standard resident taxation Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Required (explicit), min. €30,000 Not required
Insurance duration required Full visa period —
Application fee ≈ €102 (better) ≈ €350
Where to apply Embassy / consulate, In country Online, Embassy / consulate
Processing time 4–9 weeks 4 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Slovenia Digital Nomad Permit →

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 Slovenia → Insurance for Thailand →

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