Income required
€2,333/month
Digital Nomad Visa · 🇮🇹 Italy
Italy Digital Nomad Visa (2026): income, cost & how to apply
Figures verified · July 2026The lowest income bar among the big Western European destinations.
Stay
1 yr, renewable
Government fees
€116 + ~€120
Basis of the income figure
≈ €28,000 per year (about €2,333/month). Italy sets the bar at roughly three times the minimum threshold for healthcare-fee exemption; published figures vary between ~€25,000 and €32,000 depending on the consulate — confirm with yours before applying.Do you qualify? Check in 10 seconds
Family maths: Family reunification is possible, with additional means required per dependent. Italian consulates assess this case by case — no single published uplift. (This checker applies no single published uplift — the verdict below uses the base threshold.)
Requirements at a glance
- Non-EU citizen classed as a 'highly skilled' remote worker: a university degree, accredited professional qualification, or 3+ years of relevant professional experience
- 6+ months of prior experience in the remote activity
- Annual income around €28,000+ (confirm your consulate's current figure)
- Health insurance with at least €30,000 coverage for the first period
- Proof of accommodation in Italy and a clean criminal record (no convictions in the last 5 years)
How to apply
- Book an appointment at your local Italian consulate and confirm their exact income figure and document list.
- Submit the visa application with work proof, qualifications, income evidence, insurance, and accommodation.
- Enter Italy and apply for the permesso di soggiorno at the post office/questura within 8 working days.
- Renew annually while conditions hold.
Money: savings alternative & taxes
Savings route. Some consulates additionally ask for evidence of accommodation and savings; requirements vary by consulate.
Tax. Standard Italian rates once tax-resident. Some relocating workers qualify for the impatriati regime (50% income exemption, conditions apply since the 2024 reform) — eligibility for remote workers is case-specific, so get advice.
Processing time. Commonly 1–3 months at the consulate, then a post-arrival permit application within 8 days of entering Italy.
Worth knowing: Italy launched this visa in April 2024 and consulates still interpret the rules unevenly — the consulate's own checklist beats any blog, including this one.
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Get matched with a lawyerFrequently asked questions
What income do I need for Italy's digital nomad visa?
Around €28,000 per year (~€2,333/month) is the most commonly applied threshold, but consulates publish figures ranging from about €25,000 to €32,000. Check the exact number with the consulate where you'll apply — it's the one that counts.
Do I need a degree for the Italian digital nomad visa?
You need to qualify as 'highly skilled': a university degree, a recognised professional accreditation, or at least three years of documented professional experience in your field, plus six months of experience in the remote work you'll be doing.
Is Italy's digital nomad visa renewable?
Yes, annually, as long as you still meet the income and work conditions. Years on the permit count toward the five needed for EU long-term residence status.
Can I use Italy's impatriati tax break as a digital nomad?
Possibly. The regime can exempt 50% of income for qualifying new tax residents, but the 2024 reform tightened conditions (qualification requirements, minimum stay commitments). Whether a foreign-employed remote worker qualifies is case-specific — get an Italian tax advisor's opinion before relying on it.
Primary source: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Thresholds tied to wages or salaries change every year — the figures above were verified July 2026. Travel insurance that satisfies visa requirements: nomad insurance from ~€2/day.