Italian Republic · digital nomad
Digital Nomad Visa (Visto per Nomadi Digitali)
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Residence permit for remote workers employed by or self-employed for companies outside Italy — introduced in 2024.
- 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
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 a minimum annual income (approximately 3× the minimum level for healthcare exemption — roughly €28,000/year, verify on the Ministero del Lavoro website), health insurance, and proof of remote-work arrangements. The visa is issued for up to 1 year, renewable.
Guidance by nationality
Specific information for applicants from these countries. Don’t see yours? The general eligibility criteria above apply to everyone.
American applicants
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British applicants
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Brazilian applicants
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓Remote-work arrangement with an employer or clients based outside Italy.
- ✓Minimum annual income of approximately €28,000 (verify current threshold).
- ✓Health insurance covering Italy.
- ✓Accommodation in Italy.
Common blockers
- !Income below the threshold.
- !Work arrangement is with an Italian entity (not remote for a non-Italian employer).
Typical evidence
- ·Employment contract or freelance contracts with non-Italian entities.
- ·Bank statements or tax returns proving income.
- ·Health insurance policy covering Italy.
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.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantCheck Digital Nomad rules ↗
Applicant verifies official eligibility, remote-work, income, insurance, and residence-permit requirements.
Ministero del Lavoro e delle Politiche Sociali · verified
- Official guidanceApplicantCheck visa requirements ↗
Applicant uses the official visa portal to identify consular documents and appointment requirements.
MAECI Visa for Italy · verified
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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