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Italy vs Thailand: the digital nomad visas compared

Verified data Last verified June 10, 2026

The short version

  • Italy grants a longer initial stay (12 months vs 6), and it is renewable.
  • Only Italy offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
Side-by-side comparison of the Italy DNV and the Thailand DTV.
Criteria Italy DNV Thailand DTV
Minimum income / month €2,065.83 No fixed threshold
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Savings accepted
Initial duration 1 year (better) 6 months
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay No fixed limit 5 years
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 Not required
Insurance duration required Full visa period —
Application fee ≈ €116 (better) ≈ €350
Where to apply Embassy / consulate Online, Embassy / consulate
Processing time 4–18 weeks 4 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Italy DNV →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

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Thailand DTV →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

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