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- Only Czech Republic offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
| Criteria | Cyprus DNV | Czech Republic Zivno |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum income / month | €3,500 | No fixed threshold |
| Income basis | Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) | Savings accepted |
| Initial duration | 1 year | 1 year |
| Renewable | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum total stay | 3 years | 1 year |
| Path to permanent residence | No | Yes (better) |
| Path to citizenship | No | Via permanent residence |
| Family inclusion | Yes | Yes |
| Working for local clients | Not allowed | Allowed |
| Tax treatment | Standard resident taxation (Possible non-dom regime) | Standard resident taxation (Flat-rate (paušální daň) for OSVČ) |
| Health insurance | Required (explicit) | Required (explicit) |
| Insurance duration required | Full visa period | Full visa period |
| Application fee | ≈ €140 (better) | ≈ €200 |
| Where to apply | In country | Embassy / consulate |
| Processing time | 5–7 weeks | 13–17 weeks |
Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.
Full guide
Cyprus DNV →
Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.
Full guide
Czech Republic Zivno →
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.
Sources
- Government Digital nomads and family members — Migration Department (Gov.cy) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa Scheme (official scheme PDF) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Long-term Visa for Doing Business — Information Portal for Foreigners (Ministry of the Interior) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Proof of funds for a long-term visa — Ministry of the Interior (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Entrepreneurship (long-term visa) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15