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Italy · Residence without a local job
Digital Nomad / Remote Worker Visa
- Processing
- 35-70 days
- Cost
- From €216
- Validity
- 1 year
Long-stay visa for highly skilled non-EU nationals who work remotely for a non-Italian employer or as freelancers. Lets you live in Italy while continuing existing remote work.
Requirements
- Classify as a highly skilled worker (degree or relevant professional experience)
- Minimum annual income of approx. EUR 28,000 (roughly three times the minimum exemption level)
- Employment or client relationship with an entity based outside Italy
- At least 6 months prior experience as a remote worker or freelancer
- Valid health insurance and proof of accommodation in Italy
Time and cost
- Processing time
- 35-70 days depending on consulate
- Validity
- 1 year, renewable
- Cost
From €216
Required
- €116 national visa fee
- About €100 to €130 residence permit costs
- Path to residency
- Time counts toward long-term residence if you maintain legal status and income
Documents
Valid passport
Valid for the intended stay
Proof of income
Contracts, tax returns or bank statements above the threshold
Remote work / client contract
Showing the employer or clients are outside Italy
Health insurance
Covering the full period of stay in Italy
Proof of accommodation
Lease or property document in Italy
Tips
- The annual income threshold is EUR 28,000
- Add roughly EUR 780/month of income per dependent joining you
- Milan, Florence and San Francisco consulates report shorter processing times in 2026