Italy has officially launched its Digital Nomad Visa program, allowing remote workers to relocate to Italy and work for companies or clients based outside the country.
Starting from April 4th, non-EU citizens can legally stay in Italy for up to a year under a new scheme, with the possibility of annual renewal. Described by the Italian government, a digital nomad is someone from a non-EU country who engages in highly skilled remote work using technological tools, whether as a self-employed individual or as an employee, even if not residing in Italy, as per Euronews. The Digital Nomad visa for remote workers was officially enacted into Italian law on March 28, 2022.
The Digital Nomad Visa offered by Italy sets itself apart from other EU programs by operating under Article 27 of the immigration code, targeting highly skilled professionals, as noted by global mobility expert Damien O’Farrell. To qualify, applicants must earn at least €28,000 (£23,992.50) annually, possess health insurance, secure accommodation for their stay, and have a clean criminal record in the past five years. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate a minimum of six months of remote work or digital nomad experience prior to applying.
Various European countries offer Digital Nomad Visa programs to attract remote workers, but the eligibility criteria differ among them. Italy's visa, managed under Article 27 of the immigration code and highlighted by global mobility expert Damien O’Farrell, targets highly skilled individuals. To qualify, applicants must earn at least €28,000 (£23,992.50) annually, possess health insurance, arrange accommodation for their stay, and have a clean criminal record in the past five years. They must also demonstrate at least six months of prior experience as digital nomads or remote workers. Additionally, applicants must ensure tax compliance in Italy before applying. Interested foreigners need to schedule an in-person appointment at an Italian consulate in their country of residence and provide necessary documentation, including a valid passport, proof of employment, income, health insurance, accommodation in Italy, and a criminal record certificate. Upon visa approval, applicants have eight days from their arrival in Italy to apply for a residence permit.
Italy has officially rolled out its Digital Nomad Visa program, allowing remote workers from non-EU countries to reside and work in Italy for up to a year, with the possibility of annual renewal. This visa caters to highly qualified individuals capable of remote work using technology. Foreign remote workers can now relocate to Italy and work for companies or clients located outside the country, following the program's launch on April 4. The Digital Nomad visa, signed into Italian law on March 28, 2022, defines digital nomads as non-EU citizens engaged in highly skilled remote work activities using technological tools.
Requirements for Italy's Digital Nomad Visa Program differ from other EU schemes, managed under Article 27 of the immigration code and targeted at highly skilled workers. Applicants must earn €28,000 (£23,992.50) annually or more, have arranged health insurance and accommodation for their stay, and maintain a clean criminal record for the past five years. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate at least six months of prior experience as digital nomads or remote workers and ensure tax compliance in Italy before applying.
Interested foreigners must schedule an in-person appointment at an Italian consulate in their country of residence, bringing necessary documentation such as a valid passport, proof of employment, income, health insurance, accommodation in Italy, and a criminal record certificate. Upon visa approval, applicants have eight days from their arrival in Italy to apply for a residence permit.