Italy's Digital Nomad Visa
A remote work–based residency route for non-EU nationals seeking long-term EU residency while working for employers or clients based outside Italy. The Digital Nomad Visa provides Schengen travel access, family inclusion, and a clear pathway to permanent residency and citizenship, subject to eligibility and legal requirements.
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Program Overview
The Italy Digital Nomad Visa is a residency route for non-EU nationals who are employed or self-employed and carry out their work remotely for companies or clients based outside Italy. It allows eligible applicants to live legally in Italy while continuing their professional activities abroad.
This visa is designed for highly skilled digital professionals and provides a legal pathway to reside in Italy with the possibility of renewal, provided eligibility requirements continue to be met.
Eligiblity Criteria
To qualify for the D7 Visa in 2026, applicants must meet several requirements:
1. Nationality
You must be a non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizen.
2. Income Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate stable, regular remote income earned outside Italy..
As of 2026, the minimum income requirement is:
Minimum annual income of €28,000 (approximately €2,333 per month)
Income must be generated through remote work
Income must be stable, regular, and verifiable
Qualifying income may include:
Remote salaried employment
Freelance or consulting income
Contract-based professional services
Online business income
Application Requirements
To qualify for Italy's Digital Nomad Visa:
The applicant must be a non-EU/EEA/Swiss national
Clean criminal record and background checks are required
Proof of income earnings in-line with the program requirements
Proof of employment contract/ability to work remotely
Family members may be included under the same application, subject to eligibility.
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