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Cyprus vs Italy: the digital nomad visas compared

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

The short version

  • Italy has the lower entry bar: €2,065.83 per month versus €3,500 for Cyprus.
  • Only Italy offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
Side-by-side comparison of the Cyprus DNV and the Italy DNV.
Criteria Cyprus DNV Italy DNV
Minimum income / month €3,500 €2,065.83 (better)
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)
Initial duration 1 year 1 year
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay 3 years No fixed limit
Path to permanent residence No Yes (better)
Path to citizenship No Yes
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Not allowed Allowed
Tax treatment Standard resident taxation (Possible non-dom regime) Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit), min. €30,000
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €140 ≈ €116 (better)
Where to apply In country Embassy / consulate
Processing time 5–7 weeks 4–18 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Cyprus DNV →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Italy 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 Cyprus → Insurance for Italy →

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