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Italy vs Mauritius: the digital nomad visas compared

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

The short version

  • Mauritius has the lower entry bar: €1,292 per month versus €2,065.83 for Italy.
  • Only Italy offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
  • Tax treatment differs: Italy — standard resident taxation; Mauritius — foreign income exempt. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Italy DNV and the Mauritius Premium Visa.
Criteria Italy DNV Mauritius Premium Visa
Minimum income / month €2,065.83 €1,292 (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 No fixed limit No fixed limit
Path to permanent residence Yes (better) No
Path to citizenship Yes No
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Standard resident taxation Foreign income exempt (Remittance basis (Premium Visa holders))
Health insurance Required (explicit), min. €30,000 Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €116 ≈ €0 (better)
Where to apply Embassy / consulate Online, In country
Processing time 4–18 weeks 1–8 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Italy DNV →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Mauritius Premium Visa →

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 Italy → Insurance for Mauritius →

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