🛂 OVERVIEW
Country
🇮🇹 Italy
Visa Name
Digital Nomad Visa
Local Name
Visto per Nomadi Digitali / Lavoratori da Remoto
Program Type
Formal dn visa
Status
Active
Initial Duration
12 months
Max Duration
24 months
Income Requirement
EUR 2,333/mo
(~$2,520 USD)
· EUR 28,000/yr
Application Fee
$125
Tax Status
Special rate
📋 REQUIREMENTS
Health Insurance
Required
Criminal Record Check
Required
Accommodation Proof
Required
Proof of Employment
Required
Degree Required
Required
💼 WORK RULES
Local Work Allowed
No
Freelancer Eligible
Yes
Employee Eligible
Yes
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Extra Income per Dependent
$6,530/mo
Dependent Fee
$125
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Status
Special rate
Tax Rate
50.0%
Tax Regime
Regime per Lavoratori Impatriati
Regime Duration
5 years
Foreign Income Taxed
Yes
Tax Residency Trigger
183 days
🏠 LONG-TERM PATH
Leads to Residency
Yes
Years to Residency
5 years
Leads to Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
10 years
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Application Method
embassy
Processing Time
30–120 days
Can Apply In-Country
No
Multiple Entry
Yes
Schengen Access
Yes
Can Open Bank Account
Yes
Renewable
Yes
📝 NOTES
Officially launched in 2024. Minimum income EUR 28,000/year; must come from qualifying remote work (passive income excluded). Health insurance must cover minimum EUR 30,000. Inbound Workers Regime offers 50% income exemption for up to 5 years. Regime Forfettario also available: flat 5% or 15% tax on income up to EUR 85,000. Proposed additional digital-nomad-specific tax incentive under discussion in 2026 Budget Law. Spouse income: EUR 34,087/year; plus EUR 1,550/year per child.
🏠 ALSO IN ITALY
Italy also offers these long-term residency programs:
- Italy Startup Visa (startup)
- Italy Elective Residency Visa (retirement)
- Italy Investor Visa (investor visa)
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