It’s the news of the moment and they are talking about it everywhere. Have you heard about it?

We are talking about a decree called Digital Nomad Visa that has finally arrived to facilitate the arrival of qualified digital professionals to Italy from April 4, 2024.

It may affect over 35 million people worldwide. This is the estimated number of the so-called digital nomads and remote workers.

Who qualifies for the Italian digital nomad visa?

Based on the information that’s been made public so far, eligible applicants must have the following main requirements:

  • an annual income of at least three times the minimum level required for exemption from participation in healthcare costs in Italy, this means approximately €28,000;
  • adequate health insurance coverage for the entire duration of their stay;
  • applicants must also demonstrate that they have an accommodation for the period of their entire stay;
  • they have been engaged as a digital nomad or remote worker elsewhere for a minimum of six months prior;
  • they must visit a valid diplomatic-consular office and submit a declaration signed by their employer before obtaining the visa;
  • criminal record certificate.

Those interested must schedule an in-person appointment at an Italian consulate in their country of residence. Essential documentation, including a valid passport, is required. Upon visa approval, applicants have eight days from their arrival to the boot-shaped country to apply for a residence permit (permesso di soggiorno).

How long does the Italian digital nomad visa last?

The visa is valid for one year and can be renewed annually also in Italy if the same conditions and requirements that allowed you to obtain it still persist. 

Families of digital nomads can accompany them, albeit with certain conditions.

What tax benefits can a digital nomad visa obtain?

Also note that digital nomads can benefit from the special tax regime for the workers relocating to Italy (lavoratori impatriati). The scheme provides a 50% tax deduction of the employee or self-employed income produced in Italy for five years if certain requirements are met.

Decree in Italian on the Gazzettino Ufficiale, the official journal of record of the Italian government: https://www.gazzettaufficiale.it/eli/id/2024/04/04/24A01716/sg