Italian Digital Nomad Visa
The Italian digital nomad visa is a type of visa for those workers who can perform their duties and work activities remotely. Digital nomads can move freely, relying on the Internet to communicate with clients and colleagues, since they do not have to be physically present at their employer’s premises.
As a result of regulatory changes after Covid-19, it is now possible for Digital workers to work and live in Italy.
To apply for the Italian Digital Nomad Visa, individuals must:
Be non-EU citizens (EU citizens are not required to apply for a visa);
Fall into the category of highly skilled workers;
Be able to work remotely using technological tools;
Work as self-employed or for a company based outside Italy.
The Italian regulation introduced the procedures and requirements for the Visa, defining the categories of highly skilled workers eligible for the relevant residence permit and outlining the applicant’s minimum income limits and the procedures for checking the work activity.
Non-EU citizens who carry out highly skilled work through the use of technological tools that enable them to work remotely, independently, or for a company, may be eligible for an Italian Digital Nomad Visa.
If such workers intend to carry out the work activity in Italy, entry and stay for periods longer than 90 days, they need to possess:
- A minimum annual income from lawful sources not less than three times the minimum level provided for exemption from participation in health-care costs;
- A health insurance for medical treatment and hospitalization valid in Italy for the entire period of stay
- Appropriate documentation related to housing arrangements;
- Employment or collaboration contract or the relevant binding offer – in case of remote workers – for the performance of a work activity that requires the possession of one of the characteristics set forth by Article 27 quarter, paragraph 1 of the TUI;
- Declaration signed by the employer or client – accompanied by a copy of an identification document – certifying the absence of criminal convictions against him or her, in the last 5 years, for offenses referred to in Article 22, paragraph 5-bis of the TUI (including aiding illegal immigration to Italy and illegal emigration from Italy to other states).
This residence permit will be issued for a period not exceeding one year and with the possibility of yearly renewal, if the conditions and requirements that allowed issuance continue to be met.
In addition, the holder of an Italian digital nomad visa is allowed to family reunification. Family members are issued a residence permit of the same duration as that of the worker.
Finally, digital nomads and remote workers will be assigned a tax code directly by the police headquarters.
Digital nomads will also be required to open a VAT number.
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