Digital nomad visa
Italy Digital Nomad Visa
Last updated: May 2026
Quick Facts
- Duration
- 1 year (renewable annually)
- Income Requirement
- €28,000/year minimum (net income)
- Processing Time
- 30–90 days
- Apply From
- Outside Italy only — at Italian embassy/consulate
- Application Fee
- €116
Requirements
- 1Non-EU/EEA national, 18+ years old
- 2Post-secondary degree or 3+ years professional training/experience
- 3At least 6 months work experience as remote worker
- 4Remote work for employer/clients outside Italy
- 5Proof of stable income (contracts, invoices, bank statements, tax returns)
- 6Health insurance valid in Italy with €30,000+ coverage
- 7Proof of accommodation for at least 1 year (lease or deed)
- 8Criminal record certificate
- 9Valid passport (3+ months beyond intended stay)
How to Apply
- 1Complete visa application form from Italian embassy/consulate website
- 2Gather all required documents (income proof, insurance, accommodation, criminal record)
- 3Schedule appointment at Italian embassy/consulate
- 4Attend in-person appointment: submit application, provide biometrics (fingerprints)
- 5Pay €116 application fee
- 6Wait 30–90 days for processing
- 7Enter Italy upon approval
- 8Apply for Permesso di Soggiorno (residence permit) at local Questura within 8 days of arrival
Cost Breakdown
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Visa application fee | €116 |
| Permesso di Soggiorno (residence permit) | €40–€100 |
| Codice Fiscale (tax code) | Free |
| Health insurance | €40–€120/month |
| Document translations (Italian) | €50–€200 |
| Marca da bollo (revenue stamps) | €16–€32 |
Schengen Zone Note
Italy is part of the Schengen Area. If you enter on a tourist visa before your digital nomad visa is approved, your time counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period that applies across all 29 Schengen member states.
Once you hold a valid residence permit (like the digital nomad visa), your days in Italy no longer count against the 90/180 Schengen limit. However, travel to other Schengen countries still does.
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Living Costs
Italy varies widely in cost. Southern cities and smaller towns are quite affordable, while Milan and Rome command higher rents. Plan for €1,500–€2,500/month.
Rome
Rent €800–€1,300/month for a 1-bed; coworking €150–€250/month; meals out €10–€15
Milan
Rent €900–€1,500/month for a 1-bed; coworking €180–€280/month; meals out €12–€18
Florence
Rent €700–€1,100/month for a 1-bed; coworking €120–€200/month; meals out €9–€14
Palermo
Rent €400–€700/month for a 1-bed; coworking €80–€130/month; meals out €7–€11
Tax Implications
Regime Forfettario: 5% flat tax for first 5 years (self-employed, income under €85,000). Impatriates Regime: 50% income tax exemption for new residents (requires 3+ years prior foreign tax residency).
Tax rules change frequently. Consult a qualified tax professional before making decisions based on this information.
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NomadSync tracks your days in every country and warns you when you're approaching tax residency thresholds — like the 183-day rule.
Also Consider
Other popular digital nomad visa destinations
Spain
1 year (renewable up to 5 years total)
Portugal
2-year residence permit (renewable for 3-year periods)
Greece
1-year visa, convertible to 2-year residence permit (renewable for 2 more years)
Croatia
Up to 18 months (renewable once for total of 36 months; 6-month wait to reapply)
France
Up to 4 years (Passeport Talent); 1 year (Profession Libérale)
Passport Visa-Free Access
Check if your passport allows visa-free entry to Italy
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