Italy digital nomad visa (2026)
Digital nomad and remote worker visa
Income requirement
€2,065.75 / month
About $2,385 a month at the exchange rate below
as of April 2024Source: consnewyork.esteri.it
How this figure is worked out
The official source states €24,789 a year. Over twelve months that is €2,065.75, which is the monthly figure shown here for comparison.
The US dollar figure uses the European Central Bank euro foreign exchange reference rates for 2026-08-12. Source: ecb.europa.eu
- How long it lasts
- 1 year, renewable
- What it costs
- Not stated by the official source
- Tax treatment
- Depends on your situation
The official source does not set out the tax treatment. Confirm it with a cross-border tax professional.
What you need to qualify
- Highly qualified worker: a degree, a professional qualification, or the relevant years of experience
- At least six months of prior experience working remotely
- Employment or collaboration with an employer outside Italy
- Proof of annual income of at least EUR 24,789, from the work itself and not from passive income
- Health insurance of no less than EUR 30,000 covering the stay
- Proof of accommodation in Italy
Worth knowing. The figure is three times the minimum income for exemption from healthcare contributions, set by the Interministerial Decree of 29 February 2024 and published in the Official Gazette on 4 April 2024. It moves when that threshold moves.
Do you qualify for the Digital nomad and remote worker visa?
Enter your monthly income to check it against the requirement, about $2,385 a month.
Common questions
- Does Italy have a digital nomad visa?
- Yes. Italy offers the Digital nomad and remote worker visa. The official source states €24,789 a year, which is about €2,065.75 a month. How long it lasts: 1 year, renewable. The date and source are shown on this page. Requirements change, so confirm with the official source before applying.
- How much income do you need for the Digital nomad and remote worker visa?
- The official source states €24,789 a year. Over twelve months that is €2,065.75, which is the monthly figure shown here for comparison. That is roughly $2,385 a month in US dollars.
- Will you pay tax in Italy on the Digital nomad and remote worker visa?
- The official source for this program does not set out the tax treatment. Tax depends on your residency and your own situation, so confirm it with a cross-border tax professional before you commit.
- Is this information current?
- Every figure on this page carries an "as of" date and a link to the official source, and is refreshed on a schedule. Where the law states a multiple of a published wage rather than a fixed amount, we store the rule and recalculate, so the figure stays right when the wage moves. Nomad-visa rules change often, so always confirm with the official source before applying.