Route-fit and eligibility memo
A written view of whether the digital nomad route fits, the highly qualified test, the income consulates expect, family scope, and likely blockers.
Italy Digital Nomad Visa
Italy digital nomad visa, prepared end to end.
For highly qualified non-EU remote workers and freelancers — we map the income evidence, qualification and experience proof, health insurance, consulate filing, and the residence permit.
First call: leave with route fit, the income evidence consulates expect, qualification and experience gaps, family scope, the tax questions for a specialist, and the next decision mapped.
Researching the route first? Read the full Italy digital nomad visa guide
What you get
What we prepare across your digital nomad visa.
Eligibility comes first. We prepare the income evidence, qualification and experience proof, health insurance, family scope, and residence steps with you, so the file is ready before the consulate appointment.
Qualification and experience map
A practical plan for evidencing the degree, professional registration, or experience, plus the six-month remote-work history consulates look for.
Income and insurance list
Income proof against the consular threshold, private health insurance, accommodation, criminal record, apostille, translation, and family records organized early.
Tax and residence handoff
Codice fiscale, tax-residence, and regime forfettario questions go to a commercialista, while the visa, permesso di soggiorno, and residence steps stay visible.
Qualification comes first
The route is for highly qualified remote workers, so the degree, professional registration, or experience evidence has to be mapped before anything else.
Highly qualified remote work
The law covers highly qualified remote work done self-employed or for a company that may be based outside Italy (TUI art. 27(1-sexies)); we check that the contracts, invoices, and income fit the route.
Three times the exemption
The income threshold is three times the healthcare-cost exemption level: EUR 24,789 a year for a single applicant (3 x EUR 8,263.31).
Tax questions get a handoff
Codice fiscale, tax residence, and regime forfettario need a commercialista. We arrange the handoff so the tax adviser reviews the right facts.
Who this fits
Why use Movingto for an Italy digital nomad case?
This route is useful only when the highly qualified test, income evidence, qualification proof, health insurance, and tax questions can be made clear. Movingto helps map the file before filing work starts.
Good fit for
- Highly qualified non-EU remote workers and freelancers, self-employed or working for a company that may be based outside Italy
- Applicants with a degree, a regulated-profession qualification, or five years of relevant experience (three in the last seven for ICT roles)
- People who can evidence at least six months of prior remote work in the field
- Families that need dependant scope, income coverage, insurance, and document timing planned together
- Applicants with tax-residence or regime forfettario questions that need a specialist handoff
Not the right fit for
- EU, EEA, or Swiss citizens who do not need this national route
- People relying on passive income such as pensions, rents, or investments rather than income from their remote work
- People who cannot meet the highly qualified qualification or experience test
- Anyone seeking an approval guarantee or a fixed processing-time promise
- Anyone seeking tax or social-security advice directly from Movingto
Service scope
How the route is managed.
You get a managed route and evidence plan. Consular and Questura decisions, tax advice, and tax filings stay with the relevant owner.
- Included workstreams
- 4
- Professional scope
- Clear
Delivery scopeMovingto delivery and specialist scope
Managed by Movingto
Italy route and eligibility assessment
We map whether the digital nomad route fits, the highly qualified test, the income consulates expect, family scope, nationality, likely blockers, and the next decision.
Managed by Movingto
Qualification, experience, and evidence checklist
We organize the degree, professional registration, or experience evidence, the six-month remote-work history, income proof, health insurance, and family records.
Managed by Movingto
Visa and residence path mapping
We sequence the consulate visa, entry, permesso di soggiorno, codice fiscale, and renewal steps so the path is visible before filing starts.
Managed by Movingto
Tax-regime handoff
We identify tax-residence and regime forfettario questions and arrange the handoff to a commercialista where advice or filings are needed.
Handled by the relevant specialist
Authority decisions or guarantees
Movingto does not control visa decisions, consulate requirements, processing times, or approval outcomes.
Handled by the relevant specialist
Tax or social-security advice
Tax advice, tax filings, and social-security questions must be handled by engaged specialists.
Case path
From route fit to residence setup.
Each stage ends with a decision, checklist, or specialist handoff so the case does not drift between eligibility, income evidence, and tax questions.
Case path05 managed stages
- Step 1 of 5
Confirm eligibility and income basis
Check the highly qualified test and the remote-work setup, then map the income against the consular threshold for your family size.
- Step 2 of 5
Build the qualification and experience file
Prepare the degree, professional registration, or experience evidence and the six-month remote-work history consulates look for.
- Step 3 of 5
Assemble income, insurance, and accommodation
Prepare income proof, private health insurance, accommodation, criminal record, family records, apostille, and translations.
- Step 4 of 5
Prepare the visa filing
Prepare the consulate visa filing with you, with tax specialist input where required, before the application package moves.
- Step 5 of 5
Track entry and residence setup
Keep the permesso di soggiorno, codice fiscale, tax-residence follow-up, renewal timing, and family steps visible after the filing decision.
Key figures
Italy digital nomad visa at a glance (2026)
| Item | Figure / rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum income | EUR 24,789/yr for a single applicant (3 x EUR 8,263.31) | Interministerial Decree 29 Feb 2024 |
| Remote employees' salary | At least the collective-agreement level and the ISTAT average (about EUR 33,500) | Ministry of Labour integration portal |
| Eligibility | Non-EU citizens doing highly qualified remote work, self-employed or for a company that may be based outside Italy | TUI art. 27(1-sexies); decree of 29 Feb 2024, art. 1 |
| Qualification | University degree, regulated profession, or 5 yrs experience (3 in the last 7 for ICT); plus 6 months of remote work | TUI art. 27-quater; integration portal |
| Health insurance | Private cover, commonly min EUR 30,000 | Consular DNV guidance |
| Government fees | Visa ~EUR 116; residence permit ~EUR 116 (EUR 40 + 30.46 + 16 + 30) | Polizia di Stato |
| Decision time / permit | Visa within 90 days; 1-year permit, renewable annually | DPR 394/1999 art. 5(8); integration portal |
Indicative figures; the income threshold is re-indexed and consulates apply discretion, so confirm the current position with your legal team. Last reviewed 24 June 2026.
Full guide with official fees and taxesEvidence
Evidence you can check.
Scope, professional ownership, and credential claims stay tied to source pages instead of sitting as unsupported marketing copy.
Review source
Interministerial Decree 29 Feb 2024 (GU n. 79, 4 Apr 2024)
Evidence pendingGazzetta Ufficiale
Source
Visas for Italy — eligibility and consular filing
View sourceItalian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI)
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Digital nomads and remote workers: requirements (EUR 24,789 income)
View sourceMinistry of Labour and Social Policies (integration portal)
Source
DPR 394/1999 art. 5(8): visa decision within 90 days
View sourceNormattiva
Source
Permesso di soggiorno (residence permit)
View sourcePolizia di Stato
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Codice fiscale and tax for individuals
View sourceAgenzia delle Entrate
Common questions
Questions before you engage.
What is included in the Italy digital nomad visa service?
The service covers route and eligibility fit, the highly qualified test, income-evidence planning against the consular threshold, qualification and experience proof, health-insurance review, consulate-visa sequencing, residence-permit tracking, and a tax-regime handoff. Tax advice remains with the relevant specialists.
How much income do I need to show?
The threshold is three times the level that exempts residents from healthcare contributions — at least EUR 24,789/year (around EUR 2,066/month) for a single applicant.
Who counts as a highly qualified remote worker?
Consulates look for a recognised qualification or relevant experience — typically a university degree, a regulated-profession qualification, or five years of relevant professional experience (three years within the last seven for ICT managers and specialists) — plus at least six months of prior remote work in the field. We map the evidence for the test.
Can I work for an Italian company on this visa?
The law does not limit the route to foreign employers. TUI art. 27(1-sexies) and the decree of 29 February 2024 cover highly qualified work done remotely, self-employed or for a company that may also be based outside Italy, and the Ministry of Labour's integration portal says Italian social-security rules apply regardless of the employer's or client's nationality. The work must be remote, and remote employees need a contract or binding offer at the required salary.
Does Movingto handle my Italian taxes?
We prepare the documents and arrange the handoff. A commercialista or tax specialist handles tax residence, the regime forfettario, codice fiscale registration, and any filings.
Private advisory call
Get your Italy digital nomad visa prepared, end to end.
Bring your remote-work setup, income evidence, qualifications, current location, family scope, and tax questions. We will map the eligibility test, consulate timing, residence setup, and specialist handoffs.
First call covers
Leave with a clearer route decision, the income expectation, evidence gaps, and next steps.
- Route fit
- Country, visa category, family members, and timing.
- Scope
- Documents, legal work, tax points, and investment boundaries.
- Next steps
- What to prepare for the Movingto team and any relevant specialists.