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Italy vs Sri Lanka: the digital nomad visas compared

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

The short version

  • Sri Lanka has the lower entry bar: €1,840 per month versus €2,065.83 for Italy.
  • Only Italy offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
Side-by-side comparison of the Italy DNV and the Sri Lanka DNV.
Criteria Italy DNV Sri Lanka DNV
Minimum income / month €2,065.83 €1,840 (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 Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Required (explicit), min. €30,000 Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €116 (better) ≈ €460
Where to apply Embassy / consulate In country, Online
Processing time 4–18 weeks 1–6 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Italy DNV →

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 Italy → Insurance for Sri Lanka →

Sources