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Grenada 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 €2,660 for Grenada.
  • Only Italy offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
  • Tax treatment differs: Grenada — foreign income exempt; Italy — standard resident taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Grenada Remote-Work Permit and the Italy DNV.
Criteria Grenada Remote-Work Permit Italy DNV
Minimum income / month €2,660 €2,065.83 (better)
Income basis Salary / employment contract Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)
Initial duration 1 year 1 year
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay No fixed limit 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 Foreign income exempt (Remote Employment Act tax exemption (s.9) + statutory non-residence (s.10)) Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit), min. €30,000
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €1,292 ≈ €116 (better)
Where to apply Embassy / consulate, Online Embassy / consulate
Processing time 2–4 weeks 4–18 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Grenada Remote-Work Permit →

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 Grenada → Insurance for Italy →

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