How to Get a Digital Nomad Visa in Italy

Documents for Italy Digital Nomad Visa

Here is the complete list of required documents for applying for the Italy digital nomad visa:

• Passport with at least 3 months validity beyond the visa expiry date
• Two recent passport-size photographs against a white background
• A digital nomad visa application form, available from the Italian Consulate in your area
• Employment contract with a company
• Proof of sufficient financial resources to support yourself during your stay in Italy, with a minimum annual income of €28,000 (~$29,800) from any source such as rental income, royalties, or corporate dividends
• Evidence of at least 6 months of work experience in the sector you intend to work remotely in (applicants without a university degree must show 5 years of work experience)
• Proof of accommodation, such as a notarized copy of a property purchase contract or a rental agreement
• A criminal background declaration signed by the employer, affirming no convictions for immigration-related offenses in the last 5 years
• Medical insurance covering medical treatments and hospitalizations for your entire stay in Italy, or registration with the Italian National Health Service at a cost of €2,000 (~$2,144) annually
• Receipt for the visa application fee payment of €116 (~$123.26) per applicant‍

‍Step-by-step guide to get Italy Digital Nomad Visa

1. Schedule an appointment with the Italian Consulate that serves your area of residence 2 to 4 months in advance.
2. Complete the visa application form,
3. Pay the visa application fee,
4. Submit all of the mentioned documents (dated no earlier than 3 months) to the relevant Italian diplomatic or consular Representative in your country of origin or permanent residence,
5. Wait for 30 to 90 days for the visa processing and issuing.

Once your visa is approved, it will be valid for 365 days starting from the date it is issued.

Following the issuance of your Italy digital nomad visa, your subsequent steps should include:

• Applying for a Permit to Stay ("Permesso di Soggiorno") within 8 days of your arrival in Italy
• Securing a tax identification number, or "Codice Fiscale," from the Italian Revenue Agency. Typically, you will receive your tax code directly from the police headquarters, but in some instances, you may need to apply beforehand, such as if you intend to buy property in Italy
• Registering for a VAT number at your local tax office in Italy. This is mandatory for anyone engaged in "business or agricultural activities or an artistic or professional activity on a regular basis," as well as for self-employed individuals earning over €65,000 (~$71,024.20).‍

‍Official website of the program.