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Slovenia vs Turkey: the digital nomad visas compared

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

The short version

  • Turkey has the lower entry bar: €2,584 per month versus €3,200 for Slovenia.
Side-by-side comparison of the Slovenia Digital Nomad Permit and the Turkey DNV.
Criteria Slovenia Digital Nomad Permit Turkey DNV
Minimum income / month €3,200 €2,584 (better)
Income basis Savings accepted Salary / employment contract
Initial duration 1 year 1 year
Renewable No Yes (better)
Maximum total stay 1 year No fixed limit
Path to permanent residence Indirect (switch required) Indirect (switch required)
Path to citizenship Via permanent residence Via permanent residence
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 Required in practice
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €102 —
Where to apply Embassy / consulate, In country Online, Embassy / consulate, In country
Processing time 4–9 weeks 4–12 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

Turkey 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 Slovenia → Insurance for Turkey →

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