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Grenada vs Sri Lanka: the digital nomad visas compared

Partially verified Last verified June 15, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Sri Lanka has the lower entry bar: €1,840 per month versus €2,660 for Grenada.
  • Tax treatment differs: Grenada — foreign income exempt; Sri Lanka — standard resident taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Grenada Remote-Work Permit and the Sri Lanka DNV.
Criteria Grenada Remote-Work Permit Sri Lanka DNV
Minimum income / month €2,660 €1,840 (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 No
Path to citizenship No No
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Not allowed Not 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)
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €1,292 ≈ €460 (better)
Where to apply Embassy / consulate, Online In country, Online
Processing time 2–4 weeks 1–6 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

Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka →

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