Launched 2024. Best for: highly skilled remote workers earning €28K+
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Take the Visa Wizard → Browse PropTren Map →The Digital Nomad Visa is one of Italy's primary residency routes for remote workers and freelancers. Launched 2024. Best for: highly skilled remote workers earning €28K+
This visa is designed for non-EU citizens. Minimum monthly income requirement: €2,333 from freelance, employee.
After 5 years on this visa, you qualify for permanent residency in Italy. Citizenship becomes available after 10 years of continuous residence.
Impatriati regime — 50% income reduction for 5 years.
Standard Italy progressive taxation applies (top rate around 23%).
Important: Impatriati: 50% of income exempt from tax for first 5 years. South Italy: 70% exempt.
Italian tax number — apply at Italian consulate
12-month rental contract or ownership
With work contract + qualification proof
8-day window, then 30-day appointment
MUST be done in first tax year
Path to permanent residency at year 5
The total cost of obtaining the Digital Nomad Visa ranges from €816 to €2,000, depending on lawyer choice, document translation needs, and country-specific fees.
Yes — the Italy DNV allows family members to be included as dependents.
The Italy DNV is renewable and leads to permanent residency after 5 years of continuous legal residence in Italy.
Citizenship is available after 10 years, subject to language exam (typically A2-B1) and integration interview.
This pathway is therefore valuable not only for relocation but as a long-term route to EU citizenship and freedom of movement across the Schengen area.
Non-EU/EEA citizenship. €28,000+/year (3× Italian minimum income 2026). Degree OR 5+ years professional experience. Health insurance €30K+ coverage. Available to non-EU/EEA citizens.
€2,333/month minimum (€27,996/year). Income source must be: freelance, employee. €28,000+/year (2026 threshold) — must be 'highly skilled' (degree or 5+ years experience)
Impatriati regime — 50% income reduction for 5 years. Standard rate around 23%. Impatriati: 50% of income exempt from tax for first 5 years. South Italy: 70% exempt.
Typical processing time is 30-90 days from submission. Plus 2-6 weeks for document preparation beforehand. Account for additional time at consulate appointments and post-arrival residency permit processing.
Application fee: €116. Lawyer assistance (recommended): €700 on average. Total: €816-€2,000 including all fees, translations, and apostilles.
Yes — after 5 years of continuous residence under this visa, you qualify for permanent residency. Citizenship is available after 10 years.
Yes. Spouse income requirement is typically +50% of base requirement. Each child adds 30% to the income threshold.
Highly skilled' definition is strict — paralegal degree might not qualify. Impatriati regime requires NOT being Italian tax resident for last 2 years. Italian bureaucracy = expect 2x timeline
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