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Italy vs Norway: the digital nomad visas compared

Partially verified 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 €2,453 for Norway.
Side-by-side comparison of the Italy DNV and the Norway Self-employed permit (+ Svalbard route).
Criteria Italy DNV Norway Self-employed permit (+ Svalbard route)
Minimum income / month €2,065.83 (better) €2,453
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Freelance income
Initial duration 1 year 1 year
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay No fixed limit No fixed limit
Path to permanent residence Yes Yes
Path to citizenship Yes Via permanent residence
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Allowed Allowed
Tax treatment Standard resident taxation Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Required (explicit), min. €30,000 Required in practice
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €116 (better) ≈ €570
Where to apply Embassy / consulate Embassy / consulate, In country, Online
Processing time 4–18 weeks 8–24 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Italy DNV →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Norway Self-employed permit (+ Svalbard route) →

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 Norway →

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