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Thailand vs Turkey: the digital nomad visas compared

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

The short version

  • Turkey grants a longer initial stay (12 months vs 6), and it is renewable.
Side-by-side comparison of the Thailand DTV and the Turkey DNV.
Criteria Thailand DTV Turkey DNV
Minimum income / month No fixed threshold €2,584
Income basis Savings accepted Salary / employment contract
Initial duration 6 months 1 year (better)
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay 5 years No fixed limit
Path to permanent residence No Indirect (switch required)
Path to citizenship No 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 Not required Required in practice
Insurance duration required — Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €350 —
Where to apply Online, Embassy / consulate Online, Embassy / consulate, In country
Processing time 4 weeks 4–12 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Thailand DTV →

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 Thailand → Insurance for Turkey →

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