British applicants · Italian Republic
Digital Nomad Visa (Visto per Nomadi Digitali) for British citizens
Residence permit for remote workers employed by or self-employed for companies outside Italy — introduced in 2024.
This page covers the Digital Nomad Visa (Visto per Nomadi Digitali) specifically for British applicants — including document requirements, consular procedures, and common issues specific to United Kingdom. The general eligibility criteria apply to everyone.
- Processing time
- 4–8 weeks at consulate.
- Government fees
- Visa fee €116; permesso di soggiorno tax €80–200.
- Typical duration
- 1 year; renewable.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Bilateral context
No nationality-specific treaty frameworks apply to this combination.
Consular processing: a Italian Republic consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence
Tourist entry vs. this route
Tourist-entry rules for British nationals are set by Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale and change periodically — check the official entry-requirements page. The Digital Nomad Visa (Visto per Nomadi Digitali) is a separate application from any tourist entry.
Visa overview
Italy introduced its Digital Nomad Visa in 2024, allowing non-EU nationals who work remotely for employers or clients outside Italy to reside in Italy. The applicant must demonstrate the current minimum income set for the route, health insurance, and proof of remote-work arrangements. Verify the live threshold on the official Ministry or consular guidance before filing. The visa is issued for up to 1 year, renewable.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓Remote-work arrangement with an employer or clients based outside Italy.Repubblica Italiana — Gazzetta Ufficiale (official statute text, Legge 28 marzo 2022, n.25) ↗
- ✓Minimum annual income meeting the current official Digital Nomad threshold; verify the live figure before filing.Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (MAECI) — Consulate General of Italy, New York ↗
- ✓Health insurance covering Italy.Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (MAECI) — Consulate General of Italy, New York ↗
- ✓Accommodation in Italy.Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (MAECI) — Consulate General of Italy, New York ↗
Common blockers
- !Income below the threshold.Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (MAECI) — Consulate General of Italy, New York ↗
- !Work arrangement is with an Italian entity (not remote for a non-Italian employer).Repubblica Italiana — Gazzetta Ufficiale (official statute text, Legge 28 marzo 2022, n.25) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Employment contract or freelance contracts with non-Italian entities.Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (MAECI) — Consulate General of Italy, Toronto ↗
- ·Bank statements or tax returns proving income.Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (MAECI) — Consulate General of Italy, New York ↗
- ·Health insurance policy covering Italy.Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (MAECI) — Consulate General of Italy, New York ↗
Application pathway
Gather income and contract evidence
Document your remote-work arrangement and income.
Apply for D-type visa at consulate
Apply for a Digital Nomad visa at the Italian consulate.
Apply for permesso di soggiorno
Within 8 days of arrival, apply at the questura.
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Frequently asked questions
Are British citizens eligible for the Digital Nomad Visa (Visto per Nomadi Digitali)?+
Eligibility for the Digital Nomad Visa (Visto per Nomadi Digitali) is set by Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale and is not nationality-restricted. See the criteria below for the published requirements.
Where do British applicants typically file the Digital Nomad Visa (Visto per Nomadi Digitali)?+
a Italian Republic consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence. Specific intake (online portal, biometrics centre, or in-country lodgement) is determined by Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale — confirm the current intake channel on the primary source linked above before filing.
Do British applicants need a tourist visa for Italian Republic as well?+
Tourist-entry rules for British nationals are set by Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale and change periodically — check the official entry-requirements page. The Digital Nomad Visa (Visto per Nomadi Digitali) is a separate application from any tourist entry.
Can I work for an Italian company on a Digital Nomad visa?+
No. The Digital Nomad visa is specifically for remote work with employers or clients based outside Italy. If you want to work for an Italian employer, you need a standard work visa (nulla osta) or EU Blue Card.
Does the Digital Nomad visa lead to permanent residence?+
The visa itself does not directly lead to permanent residence. However, time spent legally in Italy on a Digital Nomad visa counts toward the 5-year continuous-residence requirement for a permesso di soggiorno UE per soggiornanti di lungo periodo (EU long-term residence).