Italy Digital Nomad Visa

Min investment

$30,000

Time to status

~1–3 months

Path to citizenship

Renewable annually; time on the permit can count toward the standard 10-year naturalisation timeline.

Residency requirement

Reside in Italy; apply for the permesso di soggiorno within 8 days of arrival.

Visa-free destinations

Not specified

Dual citizenship allowed

Yes

Notes

Launched April 2024 for 'highly skilled' remote workers and freelancers — broadly a degree or three-plus years of relevant experience. Requires annual income of about €28,000 (roughly three times the minimum exemption level), health insurance, accommodation and a clean record; the employer or clients must be outside Italy. Issued for up to one year and renewable. Unlike the Elective Residence Visa, work is the point rather than prohibited.

About Italy

Healthcare

★★★★★

Safety

★★★★★

Cost of living

Moderate

Climate

Mediterranean