Digital Nomad Italy 🇮🇹
The newest immigration program in Italy for freelancers and remote professionals — no quotas and no waitlist for the Nulla Osta.
Online consultationWho Digital Nomad Italy suits
A “digital nomad” is a non-EU citizen doing qualified remote work in Italy, either as a freelancer or as an employee of a company based outside Italy
Remote employees
You work for a company based outside Italy
Freelancers and entrepreneurs
You provide services remotely to foreign clients
Business in Italy
You plan to start a company in Italy
Digital nomads
You work without being tied to a specific country
Requirements for Italian Digital Nomad visa and Residence
- You must be a citizen of a country outside the European Union/Schengen Area.
- You need to prove that your monthly income is at least:
€2850 per month for employed workers
- You must provide evidence of at least 6 months of experience as a remote worker, freelancer, or digital nomad.
- Private Italian health insurance valid for one year is required.
- Income can come from either an employment contract or the provision of services.
- Proof of a clean criminal record is required.
- You must provide documentation confirming rental accommodation in Italy.
Italy — Digital Nomad visa
(residence for remote professionals)
Applications are open!
Support package
- Case analysis and initial consultation
- Unlimited support from a personal manager
- Collection of supporting documents for activity type and income
- Obtaining a tax identification number (Codice Fiscale)
- Health insurance for the visa (for each applicant)
- Completion of visa D application forms
- Preparation for visa submission and assistance with the consulate (documents must be submitted by the applicant in person)
- Support in obtaining of public health insurance for the residence permit
- Consultation on registering a rental contract with Agenzia delle Entrate and obtaining Ospitalità
- Preparation of documents for submission to the Questura
- Handling of potential additional requests
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Payment plan
Payment for services under the selected program will be divided into comfortable stages
We give guarantees
In the event of visa or residence denial,
we will reapply or refund your money
Local experts
Our experts went through immigration and relocation themselves, and now we help hundreds of families move.
Digital Nomad Italy program.
FAQ
What documents are required for DN visa Italy?
• Visa application form
• Passport
• Proof of remote work, such as employment contracts
• Proof of income, such as salary statements
• Bank account statement
• Health insurance
• Proof of registration in Italy, such as a rental agreement
• Receipt of payment for the visa fee
When submitting the visa application, applicants must pay a €112 visa fee and a €30 consular fee.
What taxes do digital nomads pay in Italy?
• Some sources suggest a flat tax rate of 20% might apply to digital nomads.
• However, Italy also has a progressive tax scale, which applies as follows:
• 23% on income up to €28,000 per year.
• 35% on income between €28,000 and €50,000 per year.
• 43% on income above €50,000 per year.
Additionally, Italy offers special tax regimes for certain groups:
• Under the Regime Forfettario, freelancers can pay a flat tax rate of 5% for the first 5 years, followed by 15%, provided their annual income does not exceed €85,000 .
• Other incentives include a 50% tax break for new residents (as of 2024) for up to 5 years, applicable to incomes below €600,000 annually .
Digital nomads should also consider social contributions, which can be around 30% for self-employed individuals
Can I relocate together with my family on a Digital Nomad program?
What are the advantages of Digital Nomad Italy program?
• No quotas: Unlike the freelancer visa in Italy, which is limited to only 700 quotas per year, the Digital Nomad Visa has no such restrictions.
• No need for Nulla Osta: Unlike other visas, the Digital Nomad Visa does not require obtaining a Nulla Osta — a special permit confirming that a quota has been allocated to you. Typically, obtaining a Nulla Osta takes over six months.
• Lower income requirements: The minimum monthly income requirement is only €2,350, which is lower compared to neighboring countries.
• Schengen travel: With an Italian residence permit, you can travel visa-free across all Schengen Agreement countries.
• Italy’s appeal: Mediterranean climate, relaxed pace of life, exquisite cuisine, and Italy’s rich cultural heritage make it an attractive destination.
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