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Obtaining a digital nomad visa in Italy
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A&P Digital Nomad and Remote Worker Visa assistance
You can send us a free request to explain your case and get a tailored quotation.
A&P Digital Nomad and Remote Worker Visa assistance
- Send us your request: we will offer you a consultation video-call
- We will send you the documents check-list and you can upload your documents
- We assist you with your visa request in the Italian diplomatic representation
- After arrival in Italy, we will complete the immigration formalities
Arletti & Partners Team
The team at Studio Arletti & Partners is made up of over 40 highly qualified and multilingual professionals, specialized in global mobility and tax consultancy, including worker postings, Italian and international taxation, and immigration procedures both in Italy and abroad.
Our Areas of Expertise include:
- Posting of workers
- Italian taxation
- International taxation
- Immigration to and from Italy
Who can apply for the visa
During the consultation video-call, our experts will assess whether you meet the requirements to obtain a Digital Nomad or Remote Worker Visa.
Digital Nomad Visa
It is intended for foreigners who will carry out self-employment activities using technological tools that enable remote work.
Remote Worker Visa
It is intended for foreigners who will carry out subordinate work or collaboration activities.
In both cases, you will have to demonstrate:
- A minimum annual income not less than three times the minimum level
- A health insurance valid in Italy and a suitable accommodation
- Prior experience of at least six months in the sector
- Employment or collaboration contract or binding offer for the performance of highly qualified work
- Declaration of absence of criminal convictions signed by the employer or client
Timeline for visa issuance
The timeline for visa issuance depend on the work category (self-employment or subordinate employment) and they are defined by the Italian immigration law and by the standard processes applied by the relevant authorities.
- Step 1: DOCUMENTS COLLECTION AND CHECK (10-15 days)
- Step 2: VISA OBTAINMENT (ca. 15 days – in any case up to 90 days for remote workers and 120 days for digital nomads)
- Step 3: RESIDENCE PERMIT APPLICATION (8 days)
The residence permit is issued for one year, renewable.
Why choose Studio A&P
We adhere to consolidated processes aimed at the obtainment of the Digital Nomad or Remote Worker visa.
How we provide our service
- We aim to provide a first response within 24 hours
- We can support in all the Italian territory
- We offer you the possibility to conveniently upload your documents remotely using the A&P software system
- Our immigration experts speak English
Furthermore, we offer a 360° consultancy that considers all social security and tax aspects of relocating to Italy.
F.A.Q. about the service
Is it necessary to apply for a visa even for stays of less than 90 days?
Yes. Even for stays of less than 90 days, an entry visa and a digital nomad residence permit will be required.
Can the residence permit be revoked once it has been issued?
Yes. For example, if checks reveal that the applicable tax and social security provisions have not been complied with. Or if the employer or client has been convicted in the last 5 years for offences referred to in Article 22, paragraph 5-bis of the TUI.
Is family reunification permitted?
Yes. Holders of digital nomad or remote worker visas are allowed family reunification.
Are visa holders always subject to the social security regulations of their country of origin?
No. In the absence of bilateral agreements between Italy and the country of origin, holders of digital nomad or remote worker visas are subject to the social security and insurance regulations provided for by the Italian law.
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Digital nomad visa in Italy
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