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Taiwan 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 €4,400 for Taiwan.
  • Taiwan grants a longer initial stay (36 months vs 12), and it is renewable.
  • Only Taiwan offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
  • Tax treatment differs: Taiwan — special tax regime; Turkey — standard resident taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Taiwan Gold Card and the Turkey DNV.
Criteria Taiwan Gold Card Turkey DNV
Minimum income / month €4,400 €2,584 (better)
Income basis Salary / employment contract Salary / employment contract
Initial duration 3 years (better) 1 year
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay No fixed limit No fixed limit
Path to permanent residence Yes (better) Indirect (switch required)
Path to citizenship Via permanent residence Via permanent residence
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Special tax regime (Tax incentives for foreign special professionals (Art. 20, Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals)) Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Required in practice Required in practice
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €157 —
Where to apply Online, Embassy / consulate, In country Online, Embassy / consulate, In country
Processing time 4–12 weeks 4–12 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Taiwan Gold Card →

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 Taiwan → Insurance for Turkey →

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