What is Italy Digital Nomad Visa?

The Italy Digital Nomad Visa is designed for non-EU citizens working remotely and wanting to obtain a residence permit to relocate to Italy.

This visa allows remote professionals to stay in Italy for up to 1 year, with the possibility of renewal, and provides access to the Schengen Area for travel. Beyond the practical benefits of living and working in Italy, the visa also offers potential tax advantages.

Applicants must confirm an income of at least €32,400 per year from sources outside Italy and demonstrate savings of €30,000. Experience of working remotely must exceed 6 months.

The residence card is valid for 1 year and is subject to extension.

Digital nomads can obtain permanent residency after 5 years of living in Italy. 

Applying for citizenship is possible 5 years thereafter.

Duration

Digital Nomad Visa offers remote workers the chance to live in Italy for up to 3 years, with the option to renew for a total of 5 years. Remarkably, after these 5 years, you can apply for permanent residency, and citizenship is a possibility just 5 years after that. This pathway to residency and citizenship is a unique feature that sets Italy's DNV apart from other countries.

Who can get the Digital Nomad Visa for Italy?

• You are from the UK, the US, or any non-EU country

• You are a Business Owner, Self-Employed or an Employee

• You can work remotely with your current role

• You have a bachelor's degree or 3+ years of work experience

• You have a clean criminal record
  
  

Benefits of Italy Digital Nomad Visa

Permanent residency in 5 years

• Stay in Italy with your family for up to 5 years under the Digital Nomad Visa (DNV), and then apply for permanent residence.

• The Digital Nomad Visa allows one to obtain a residence permit in Italy within 1 year after entering the country.

• The initial 1-year visa can be renewed annually, potentially allowing for extended stays. 

EU citizenship after 10 years

• Five years of living in Italy grants the opportunity to obtain permanent residency. Applying for citizenship becomes possible after another five years.

• With an Italian passport, one can live and work in any EU state without restrictions and travel to 172 countries without visas.

Visa-free travel within the Schengen Area

• Visa-free access to all 26 Schengen countries, which have abolished passport controls at their mutual borders.

• Italian residents can freely visit all countries of the Schengen Area and stay for up to 90 days within 180 days.

Residence permits for the whole family

• The spouse and children also obtain Digital Nomad Visas and residency in Italy along with the main applicant. 

• Parents, grandparents, and siblings may also be included in exceptional cases.

Fast procedure

• Applications for the Digital Nomad Visa are processed within  4 to 6 Months.

Tax benefits

• There may be tax advantages, particularly a 70% reduction on global income for those who register their residency in Italy. 

• 50% of income exempt from tax for 5 years with the 'Lavoratori Impatriati' regime or a 5% flat tax for 5 years for self-employed individuals with income below €85K/year.

• Italy offers a lower cost of living, with costs 39% lower than in the US and 35% lower than in the UK.

Services of European banks

• It is easier for residents of Italy to open an account at a local bank. They also have the right to take out loans or mortgages and transfer money abroad.

Free school education for children

• Children of Italian residents attend primary and secondary schools for free.

• Higher education is paid. According to the QS World University Rankings, six Italian universities are among the top 300.

Access to high-quality healthcare

• According to the Legatum Prosperity Index 2023, Italy ranks 17th in healthcare quality among 167 countries. The average life expectancy in Italy is 82.7 years.

Citizenship for a newborn in 1 year

• Citizenship will be granted after a year of living in Italy if the child is born in the country to holders of Italian residence permits.