{"id":5076,"date":"2026-04-22T19:00:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T17:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shimmigrations.com\/?p=5076"},"modified":"2026-05-14T13:07:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T11:07:55","slug":"digital-nomad-visa-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shimmigrations.com\/en\/digital-nomad-visa-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital nomad visa Italy – Official guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Among the great variety of Italian job visas there\u2019s the possibility to come as a self employed worker. In particular the <\/span>digital nomad visa Italy along with the remote worker visa Italy<\/b>, recently regulated by a national law, <\/span>constitute a great opportunity<\/b> for entrepreneurs or even employees who want to work and live in Italy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Law on digital nomad visa Italy<\/span><\/h2>\n

As always, before diving into the bureaucratic aspects of the Italian digital nomad visa, for the most curious of you we must take a look at the regulatory aspect to fully understand the rights and opportunities of foreigners who want to get a remote working visa Italy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Since 1998, the Italian law had provided for the possibility for a digital nomad visa Italy,<\/b> but it was only with the <\/span>Interministerial Implementation Decree of 29 February 2024<\/span><\/a>, came into force on April 4th following, which establishes the procedures and entry requirements for digital nomads and remote workers pursuant to <\/span>Article 27 of Legislative Decree 286\/98<\/span><\/a>, that we know the exact procedure to get this Italian nomad visa.<\/span><\/p>\n

Of course the <\/span>digital nomad visa Italy and the remote working visa Italy<\/b> are intended for non-EU citizens who intend to work remotely while living in Italy and <\/span>are only available to highly specialized workers whose careers meet the requirements<\/b> listed in <\/span>article 27-quater of the Legislative Decree n. 286 of 25 July 1998<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now that the regulatory overview is clear, we will see in the next paragraphs the specific requirements and the authorised professions to be eligible for a digital nomad visa Italy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Difference between digital nomads and remote workers<\/span><\/h2>\n

First of all it is necessary to clarify an aspect that confuses many: the clear difference that separates digital nomads from remote workers.<\/span><\/p>\n

The recent Italian regulation subdivided two categories: <\/span>\u201cdigital nomads\u201d who are independent specialists<\/b> such as freelancers, consultants or managers and <\/span>\u201cremote workers\u201d, who are employees<\/b> of a company but can perform their work completely remotely.<\/span><\/p>\n

In both cases, therefore, these are <\/span>professions that can be carried out completely through digital technologies and an internet connection<\/b>, but digital nomads are self-employed while remote workers have a subordination contract with the company.<\/span><\/p>\n

In both cases, the remote activities for which the digital nomad visa Italy or the remote working visa Italy is requested must already be carried out by the applicant for at least six months prior to the visa request.<\/span><\/p>\n

Digital nomad visa Italy requirements<\/span><\/h2>\n

The requirements for the Italian digital nomad visa are quite strict. The main are four:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. University degree or experience<\/b>: this is crucial, pursuant to <\/span>Article 27-quater, paragraph 1 of Legislative Decree 286\/98<\/span><\/a>, the same rules for EU blue card apply for the digital nomad visa Italy.<\/span>
    \n<\/span>You must have a university degree or several years of work experience (at least 5, or 3 if working in the information and communication technology sector) in a sector requiring technical or specialist knowledge.<\/span>
    \n<\/span>Furthermore, you must demonstrate you\u2019re doing for at least 6 months the digital nomad or remote worker job you\u2019re applying for.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Income<\/b>: you must provide a minimum annual income from legal sources of no less than three times the minimum income required for exemption from healthcare co-payments (the minimum level is currently \u20ac8,263.30).<\/span>
    \n<\/span>For a worker without a spouse or children, the required income for a digital nomad visa Italy is therefore \u20ac24,789.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Health insurance<\/b>: covering medical care and hospitalization valid for the national territory and for the period of stay.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Accomodation<\/b>: a property purchase or rental contract.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Always remember that Italian consulates have a significant responsibility in controlling migration flows. Therefore, <\/span>even when all objective requirements are met, they can still reject your visa application<\/b> without notice and for seemingly absurd reasons, leaving you with the only options of reapplying and waiting up to six months in vain, or appealing to the Italian courts.<\/span><\/p>\n

    For this reason, I recommend that you <\/span>comply with the requirements thoroughly and be clear and complete with supporting documents<\/b>. If possible, you should also consult an immigration expert for Italy to prepare your documents and increase your chances of success.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Furthermore, although <\/span>Law No. 187 of December 9, 2024<\/span><\/a>, introduced the possibility for Italian consulates to reject applications for any type of visa without notice, each operator has the right to delay the refusal and request additional documents or explanations. For this reason, relying on an insider could make the difference between obtaining your Italian digital nomad visa and having it rejected.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Documentation for digital nomad visa Italy<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Remember to provide plenty of documents, but also to keep them organized, if possible with a summary: <\/span>your application is always reviewed by human beings who can become confused and make mistakes if you don’t clearly organize your documents<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Here\u2019s a list of the documents that must be submitted to the Italian Consulate to obtain both the digital nomad visa and the remote worker visa Italy:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Application form<\/b> completed and signed<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Valid <\/span>passport <\/b>(and a copy) that must:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n