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

Official Italy visa application site

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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Will you owe tax in Italy?

A digital nomad visa doesn't settle your tax bill. Spend 183+ days and you may become a tax resident. Our sibling site breaks down Italy's income tax rates, residency triggers, and any digital-nomad tax regimes.

Italy tax guide on Nomad Tax Guide →

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.

Read the full tax guide for Italy →