Vlad Shifter
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Entrepreneur and corporate consultant with 10+ years of experience with PwC, P&G, Coca Cola, Unilever and others. TechCrunch 200 Alum.
Italy Digital Nomad Visa
Live in Italy while working remotely for clients or employers abroad. Our team handles every step — from consulate appointment to your residence permit.
- Minimum annual income €28,000 — Show stable income from remote work or self-employment for highly qualified professionals (set at 3× the Italian healthcare exemption threshold). Plus valid private health insurance with minimum €30,000 medical coverage for the entire stay.
- Work for non-Italian employers or clients — Keep your existing remote job or freelance contracts. Your work must be performed remotely and not for an Italian company.
Benefits of a Digital Nomad Visa in Italy
Renewable annual residence permit
Live in Italy on a 12-month residence permit that renews each year as long as you continue to meet the requirements — with no quotas and no nulla osta required.
Path to permanent residence
Qualify for an EU long-term resident permit after 5 years of legal residence in Italy, and Italian citizenship after 10 years.
Schengen freedom
Travel freely across all Schengen countries for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without additional visas.
Family reunification
Bring your spouse and dependent children under 18. Family members receive their own residence permits with rights to live and study in Italy; spouses can work locally.
Minimum paperwork hassle
Your dedicated case manager handles documents, translations, consular appointments, and post-arrival registration with Italian authorities.
The benefits of moving to Italy
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World-class lifestyle
Live among iconic architecture, art, and Italian cuisine, with one of the highest qualities of life in Europe.
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Path to long-term EU residence
Qualify for an EU long-term resident permit after 5 continuous years of legal residence.
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Schengen freedom
Move freely across Schengen countries.
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Family included
Bring your spouse and dependent children under 18; they receive their own permits.
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Preferential tax regimes
New tax residents may qualify for the impatriate regime (50% income exemption, 60% with a minor child) for up to 5 years, subject to a 4-year tax residency commitment. Eligibility for DNV holders is case-by-case — we connect you with an Italian tax advisor.
How to get the Italian Digital Nomad Visa with Relovisa
From documents to your residence permit — your dedicated case manager handles every step.
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1. Document Collection
We help you gather and prepare all required documents, including employment or freelance contracts, proof of income, criminal record certificate with apostille, and the health insurance policy with certified translations.
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2. Highly Qualified Status Check
Our team verifies your eligibility: either a recognized university degree (3+ years) or at least 5 years of relevant professional experience (3 years for IT/ICT specialists) — plus at least 6 months of documented remote work experience in your role.
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3. Application Submission
We submit your application at the Italian consulate in your country of residence, including accommodation evidence (lease or letter of hospitality) and the required employer self-declaration.
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4. Visa Issuance
Once approved, you receive a long-stay D visa to enter Italy. We coordinate appointment scheduling and pre-arrival logistics.
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5. Residence Permit (Permesso di Soggiorno)
Within 8 working days of arrival in Italy, we walk you through the Post Office kit submission and the follow-up Questura appointment for fingerprinting to issue your 12-month residence permit.
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6. Family Setup
We process family reunification applications for spouse and children alongside your main filing.
Let your personal case manager and lawyer handle all the paperwork
No more dealing with bureaucracy — we take care of every detail.
1. Understand Your Immigration Options
During a consultation, our expert evaluates your profile and outlines pathways, helping you make an informed decision.
2. Tailored Strategy for Approval
Lawyer analyzes your case, identifies challenges, and creates a step-by-step roadmap to maximize success.
3. Complete Document Preparation
With minimal input from you, we handle certificates, translations, and applications.
4. Smooth Application Process
Your manager schedules appointments, ensures compliance, communicates with authorities, and tracks progress.
5. Bureaucratic Tasks Solved
We handle finding housing, tax registrations, and residence permits, eliminating paperwork stress.
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Essential Package
€3,490
+ €1,490 per family member
Includes our professional expertise and a streamlined process designed to maximize approval chances for the Italian Digital Nomad Visa.
- Personalized strategy guide
- Initial consultation — 60-minute strategy session with an Italy immigration expert
- Ongoing chat with your dedicated immigration advisor
- Document Preparation Guide — personalized checklist and requirements
- Document Verification — professional review before submission
- All required forms completed by us
- Consulate slot booking where the jurisdiction allows it
- End-to-end case management through visa issuance
Recommended
All-Inclusive Package
€4,500
+ €1,490 per family member
We manage all documents and communication with Italian authorities from application to your residence permit.
- Personalized strategy guide
- Initial consultation — 90-minute in-depth case analysis
- Ongoing chat with priority responses within 2 hours
- Complete Document Management — we handle all paperwork from start to finish
- Translations — end-to-end coordination, up to 20 pages of certified Italian translation included
- All required forms completed by us
- Consulate slot booking where the jurisdiction allows it
- Post Office Kit — step-by-step instructions on how to fill it in
- Questura appointment guidance
- Extended Support — 3 months of post-approval assistance
About “Relovisa Advisors”
Relovisa is a premium full-service immigration consultancy (HQ Portugal, "Made in Portugal"). It is not a law firm: it works with licensed immigration lawyers and tax advisors per jurisdiction. Relovisa delivers EU/UK/US residency and citizenship to founders, skilled professionals, investors, and remote workers, handling the paperwork end-to-end. Distinctive: its own Portuguese EOR/payroll entity, packaged with the Portugal D3 and Spain DNV routes, plus deep specialist depth on the France Talent (Passeport Talent) innovative-project route, including DRIEETS dossiers and the no-incubator route with two letters of support.
99.2%
Average success rate
99.2% of clients get their visas and residence permits
7000+
Cases · 30+ countries
Clients across North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the CIS
80+
Experts and lawyers
Professionals from around the world
8 years
Average experience
In immigration law & consulting
Our team, lawyers and partners
Our legal experts and professionals take care of everything — from document preparation to final approval — with 24/7 support, so you don't have to worry about a thing.
Olia Nemirovski
COO
10+ years specialist in client and partner relations, driving innovation through deep customer understanding.
Evgenia
Immigration lawyer
Licensed lawyer with deep knowledge of UK immigration law, she excels as a case manager for Talent Visas with 99.8% success rate.
Vladimir
Immigration consultant
Over three years of project management experience in German work immigration processes.
Daniela
Immigration Lawyer
Her expertise includes legal representation in court proceedings, expedited solutions for delayed residence processes, and all visa programs.
Petra
Immigration consultant
Specializes in D visas: Digital Nomad, D7, D2, D3, etc. She has experience working with various types of income.
Marilia
Immigration Attorney
Lawyer with 4 years experience works with global mobility processes for self-employed individuals through D8, D2, or IT workers through D3/Blue Card.
Thiago
Immigration Attorney
Relocated more than 300 high-qualified professionals to Portugal since 2018. Currently holding 100% success in lawsuits against AIMA (200+).
Vladislav
Tax Advisor
A licensed tax consultant with thousands of cases handled worldwide, from EU countries to Hong Kong and the USA. Specializes in finding solutions in the most unique and challenging situations.
Thomas
Tax Advisor
Thomas specializes in crypto business consultancy, with notable projects including market research for Bit2Me, a major Southern European cryptocurrency exchange.
FAQs
What is the Italian Digital Nomad Visa?
The Italian Digital Nomad Visa, in force since April 2024, is a 12-month renewable residence permit for non-EU highly qualified remote workers and self-employed professionals. It lets you live in Italy while continuing to work for clients or employers outside Italy, with a path to long-term EU residence after 5 years.
Who qualifies as a "highly qualified" digital nomad?
You qualify if you hold a recognized university degree (3+ years) or have at least 5 years of relevant professional experience (3 years for IT/ICT specialists). You also need at least 6 months of documented remote work experience in your role.
What is the minimum income requirement?
You must demonstrate an annual income of at least €28,000 (approximately three times the Italian healthcare exemption threshold). Income can come from a foreign employer, freelance clients, or your own company registered outside Italy.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — you need a private health insurance policy with at least €30,000 in medical coverage, valid for the entire duration of your stay and covering all of Italy. Once you obtain your residence permit, you can register with the Italian national health service (SSN) for additional coverage.
How long does the application process take?
The Italian consulate typically issues the entry visa within 30-60 days. After arrival in Italy, you must submit the Post Office residence permit kit within 8 working days. The Questura appointment for fingerprinting and the 12-month permit is then scheduled within 2-3 months.
Can I bring my family?
Yes. Your spouse and dependent children under 18 can apply for family reunification residence permits, which give them the right to live and study in Italy; spouses can also work locally. Additional financial requirements apply per dependent.
Do I have to pay taxes in Italy?
If you spend more than 183 days per year in Italy, you become an Italian tax resident and pay tax on your worldwide income. New residents may qualify for the impatriate regime (50% income exemption, 60% with a minor child) for up to 5 years, subject to a 4-year tax residency commitment. Eligibility for DNV holders is case-by-case — we connect you with an Italian tax advisor.
Where do I apply?
You apply from your country of residence at the Italian consulate that covers your area. You cannot apply for this visa while in Italy on a tourist or Schengen visa.