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No Italian employer and no local work contract. The case is built around your foreign employment or freelance clients, the income trail and the highly-qualified test.
Italy · remote work residence
Italy Digital Nomad Visa
Live in Italy while working remotely for clients or employers abroad. We prepare the consular file and guide the residence-permit stage after you arrive.
- €24,789.93minimum annual remote income
- 12 monthsrenewable residence permit
- 5 yearsto EU long-term residence
What the Italy DNV gives you
Why the Italian Digital Nomad Visa
Keep the work you already have and turn it into a renewable Italian residence permit for you and your family.
Renew every year
The residence permit starts at 12 months and can be renewed while you continue to qualify.
Build five years of residence
Five years of lawful residence can open EU long-term residence. Citizenship follows a separate ten-year clock.
Travel across Schengen
Use your Italian residence status for visits of up to 90 days in any 180-day period across Schengen.
Bring your family
Your spouse and children under 18 can join. Your spouse can work locally after the family permit is issued.
Remote work or passive income
Italy DNV, Residenza Elettiva, or Portugal D8?
The route follows the kind of income you have and whether you plan to keep working after the move.
Best forIncome typeIncome floorCan you workPermitPath to permanent residence
Italy Digital NomadBest forHighly-qualified remote workersIncome typeActive foreign incomeIncome floor€24,789.93 a yearCan you workYes, remotelyPermit12 months, renewablePath to permanent residence5 years
Italy Residenza ElettivaBest forRetirees and passive-income householdsIncome typePension, rent, dividendsIncome floor€31,000 a yearCan you workNo work of any kindPermit1-year visa, then residence permitPath to permanent residence5 years
Portugal D8Best forRemote workers who prefer PortugalIncome typeActive foreign incomeIncome floor€3,680 a monthCan you workYes, remotelyPermit2-year permitPath to permanent residence5 years
If your income still depends on work, stay on a remote-work route. If it does not, Residenza Elettiva is the Italian sibling worth testing.
How eligibility works
Four tests decide whether the Italy DNV file is viable.
We clear the qualification, work, income and residence evidence before translations or appointments are ordered.
Prove the degree or experience
A recognised three-year degree, five years of relevant experience, or three years in IT and ICT.
Show six months in the role
Employment, freelance or company evidence must show real remote work for clients or an employer outside Italy.
Join the source to the deposits
The annual total must clear €24,789.93 and the contracts, invoices or payslips must match the bank trail.
Add insurance and housing
Private cover of at least €30,000, accommodation evidence and the required employer declaration complete the consular story.
Living in Italy
Why Italy when you can work from anywhere
The visa is the paperwork. Italy adds long-term EU residence, family life and a tax position that should be planned before the move.
EU long-term residence
Five continuous lawful years can open the EU long-term resident permit.
Family life on one route
Your spouse and children under 18 can join and hold their own Italian residence permits.
Schengen mobility
Your Italian status supports short visits across the Schengen area without another visa.
Plan tax before arrival
More than 183 days usually makes you Italian tax resident. Some new residents can apply for the impatriate regime.
The route is national, but the consulate still matters. We prepare the file for the consulate that covers your place of residence and check its local document practice before submission.
Fit check
The Italy DNV fits established remote work, not every online income.
Use this as a first filter. We confirm the route against your qualification, contracts and payment trail.
The route is worth checking if
- You work remotely for an employer or clients outside Italy
- Your annual income clears €24,789.93
- You have a recognised degree or enough relevant experience
- You can show at least six months of real remote work
Check another route if
- The income is passive and you do not plan to work
- The work is for an Italian company
- The contracts and bank deposits do not match
- You cannot document the highly-qualified test
Evidence file
What your Italian DNV file must prove
The qualification, work, money and residence documents must describe one continuous remote-work case.
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Highly-qualified status
Degree or the required professional-experience evidence
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Remote-work history
At least six months in the role, supported by contracts or employment records
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Income continuity
Payslips or invoices with matching bank deposits above €24,789.93 a year
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Accommodation
A lease or a valid letter of hospitality for the Italian address
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Health insurance
Private cover of at least €30,000, valid throughout Italy
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Identity and compliance
Passport, criminal record, translations, employer declaration and family civil-status documents
From eligibility to residence permit
How to get the Italian Digital NomadVisa with Relovisa.
One case manager coordinates the consular stage and the first residence-permit steps after arrival.
- 1Relovisa
Check qualification and income
Before filingWe test the degree or experience, six months of remote work and the €24,789.93 income trail.
- 2Relovisa + client
Build the document set
Before the consulateContracts, income, criminal record, insurance, housing, translations and the employer declaration are prepared in the consulate's order.
- 3Client + consulate
File at the Italian consulate
Appointment stageYou submit in the country where you legally live. We prepare you and coordinate the appointment where the jurisdiction permits it.
- 4Consulate
Receive the entry visa
Typically 30 to 60 daysAfter the authority decision, the long-stay visa lets you enter Italy and begin the local residence stage.
- 5Relovisa + client
File the Post Office kit
Within 8 working daysAfter arrival we guide the residence-permit kit and prepare the originals for the local appointment.
- 6Client + authority
Attend Questura
Commonly another 2 to 3 monthsFingerprinting and the permit decision complete the 12-month residence stage. Local queues vary.
From the first eligibility check to the permit appointment, one accountable case manager keeps the evidence and the deadlines together.
Service scope
Choose the level of document coordination you need
Both packages run the consular case through the visa decision. The All-Inclusive scope adds translations and the first residence-permit guidance.
Essential Package
€3,490 + €1,490 per family member
- Personalised strategy guide and 60-minute Italy consultation
- Ongoing chat with a dedicated immigration advisor
- Personalised checklist and document review
- All required forms completed
- Consulate booking where the jurisdiction permits it
- Case management through the visa decision
For applicants who can collect source documents with a clear guide.
Check my case for free
All-Inclusive Package
€4,500 + €1,490 per family member
- Everything in Essential
- 90-minute in-depth case analysis
- Priority chat responses within two hours
- Up to 20 pages of certified Italian translation
- Post Office kit and Questura appointment guidance
- Three months of post-approval support
For applicants who want translations and post-arrival guidance coordinated too.
Check my case for freeGovernment, insurance, apostille and other third-party charges are separate. The signed engagement confirms the current fee and exact scope.
Related residence routes
If remote work is not the whole story
Italy has a passive-income sibling, while Portugal and Spain offer their own remote-work routes.
For retirees and passive-income households who will not work.
Residenza Elettiva
Pension, rent, dividends, royalties or annuities from €31,000 a year. Work of any kind is prohibited.
- Income
- from €31,000/year
- Work
- Not permitted
- Family
- Spouse, children, parents
- Path to PR
- 5 years
- Service fee
- from €4,990
01 IT · ELETTIVA For remote workers who prefer Portugal's residence route.
Portugal Digital Nomad Visa
Active foreign income from €3,680 a month, with no Portuguese employer and a five-year path to permanent residence.
- Income
- €3,680/month
- Employer
- Not required
- Family
- Yes, same file
- Path to PR
- 5 years
- Service fee
- €2,490
02 PT · D8 For remote workers whose Spanish case fits the lower income floor.
Spain Digital Nomad Visa
A sibling remote-work route with its own income, employer and social-security evidence rules.
- Income
- Check live threshold
- Work
- Remote foreign work
- Family
- Can be included
- Path to PR
- 5 years
- Service fee
- Check live route
03 ES · DNV Relovisa in numbers
Our record so far.
Residence, work, founder and family cases handled end to end.
Historical share of completed cases approved.
Clients across North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the CIS.
The immigration lawyers and consultants on our case teams bring 10+ years each.
Global Relovisa results across every country and route.
People behind your case
The people who move your case forward.
Every case is led and coordinated by Relovisa. We bring in the immigration consultants, lawyers, payroll and tax specialists the route needs, while Relovisa remains your single point of contact.
One coordinated case team, built around the route you actually need.
Vlad Shipilov
FounderLeads strategy for founder, business and non-standard cases, connecting the route with the client's business, family and long-term plan.
Olia Nemirovski
COO & Chief Case ManagerLeads client and partner operations so case teams, local specialists and next steps stay coordinated from assessment to completion.
Evgenia
UK Immigration Lawyer · Specialist PartnerSupports UK immigration and Talent Visa case management where licensed legal input is required.
Vladimir
Germany Immigration Consultant · Specialist PartnerSupports German work immigration cases across process planning, local requirements and case coordination.
Daniela
Portugal Immigration Lawyer · Specialist PartnerSupports Portuguese residence matters that require legal review, representation or procedural escalation.
Petra
Portugal Immigration Consultant · Specialist PartnerSupports Portugal D2, D3, D7 and D8 cases, including clients with different income structures.
Marilia
Portugal Immigration Attorney · Specialist PartnerSupports global mobility for self-employed, founder and highly skilled cases through Portugal D8, D2 and D3 routes.
Thiago
Portugal Immigration Attorney · Specialist PartnerSupports highly qualified professionals and procedural cases involving residence delays and AIMA proceedings.
Vladislav
International Tax Advisor · Specialist PartnerAdvises on international tax structures and non-standard cross-border situations across Europe, Asia and the United States.
Thomas
Crypto & Tax Advisor · Specialist PartnerSupports clients whose move intersects with crypto assets, international business and tax planning.
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Italy DNV questions
Italian Digital Nomad Visa questions, answered
The live-page questions that usually decide whether the route is worth building.
What is the Italian Digital Nomad Visa?
It is a 12-month renewable residence route for non-EU highly-qualified remote workers and self-employed professionals. It lets you live in Italy while working for clients or employers outside Italy.
Who qualifies as a highly-qualified digital nomad?
You need a recognised degree of at least three years, or five years of relevant professional experience, or three years for IT and ICT specialists. You also need at least six months of documented remote work in the role.
What is the minimum income requirement?
At least €24,789.93 a year. Some consulates quote €24,789. The income can come from a foreign employer, freelance clients or your own company outside Italy, and the payment trail must be stable.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes. You need private health insurance with at least €30,000 of medical cover, valid throughout Italy for the intended stay.
How long does the process take?
The entry-visa decision commonly takes 30 to 60 days. After arrival, file the residence-permit kit within eight working days. The Questura stage commonly adds another two to three months, depending on local queues.
Can I bring my family?
Yes. Your spouse and dependent children under 18 can apply for family residence permits. Your spouse can work locally. Additional financial requirements apply for each dependant.
Do I pay tax in Italy?
More than 183 days in a year usually makes you Italian tax resident on worldwide income. Some new residents can apply for the impatriate regime, but the eligibility and move date need individual tax-adviser review.
How does Italy compare with Spain and Portugal?
All three have remote-work routes, but the income floor, social-security evidence, tax options and residence-permit sequence differ. We compare the route against your actual contracts and move plan.
Where do I apply?
At the Italian consulate that covers the country where you legally live. The initial DNV application is not made from inside Italy on a tourist or Schengen stay.
Reviewed by the Relovisa immigration teamLive content checked 2026-08-12
Start with the work and income
Show us how you work. We will tell you if Italy fits.
Bring the contracts, the annual income and the qualification history. We confirm whether the DNV is viable and which evidence needs to be built.
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