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Mauritius vs Sri Lanka: the digital nomad visas compared

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

The short version

  • Mauritius has the lower entry bar: €1,292 per month versus €1,840 for Sri Lanka.
  • Tax treatment differs: Mauritius — foreign income exempt; Sri Lanka — standard resident taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Mauritius Premium Visa and the Sri Lanka DNV.
Criteria Mauritius Premium Visa Sri Lanka DNV
Minimum income / month €1,292 (better) €1,840
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 No No
Path to citizenship No No
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Foreign income exempt (Remittance basis (Premium Visa holders)) Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €0 (better) ≈ €460
Where to apply Online, In country In country, Online
Processing time 1–8 weeks 1–6 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Mauritius Premium Visa →

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 Mauritius → Insurance for Sri Lanka →

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