ITALY DIGITAL NOMAD VISA
The Cheapest, Most Accessible Visa Pathway For Moving To Italy (Or Spending Over 90+ Uninterrupted Days There) In 2026…
Minimum Income (2026): €2,333+ p.m. (€28,000+ p.a.)
Residency Permit Validity: 12 Months (Renewable)
Fixed Address Required In Italy: Yes
White-Glove Visa Application Support: From €4,000+ (Single Applicant).
Discover Everything You Need To Know To Qualify And Obtain Your Digital Nomad Residency Permit In 2026…
LEGAL BASIS
- Legislative Decree No. 286/1998 (“Testo Unico sull’Immigrazione”), Article 27;
- Law Decree No. 4/2022, converted into Law No. 55 of 28 March 2022, Article 6-quinquies;
- Ministerial Decree No. 79 of 5 April 2024.
The Italian Digital Nomad Visa Program At A Glance…
Looking to make Italy your European base while earning as a remote worker or digital nomad ? The Italian Digital Nomad Residency program is Italy’s answer to the Portugal D8 Visa, and Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa (DNV).
Find out more about the key program benefits, requirements, and costs below…
KEY PROGRAM BENEFITS
One of the simplest and most affordable ways to move to Italy in 2026 – income requirements from just €2,333+ p.m (28,000+ p.a.).
No investment requirement (unlike the Italian Investor Visa and Startup Visa tracks).
Travel to all 28 other Schengen countries, visa-free, for up to 90 out of every 180 days.
No Nulla Osta (Certificate of Non-Impediment) requirement, and no annual visa category quotas.
No need to establish a legal entity in Italy.
Include your spouse and children under 18 in your application.
Settle anywhere in Italy – not just in the South.
Clear path to Permanent Residency (PR) after 5 years, and Italian citizenship after 10 years, subject to meeting language, residency and other requirements.
In addition, various credible media outlets are reporting that the Italian Government is planning to launch a digital nomad specific tax incentive program in 2026.
Given that the Impatriati Tax Regime requires beneficiaries to settle in Italy for at least 4 years, most digital nomads cannot avail of its benefits. A new Digital Nomad Tax Incentive could therefore be excellent news for prospective digital nomads in Italy…
Let’s get into the key program requirements below…
Key Program And Documentary Requirements
| Italian Digital Nomad Visa & Residency Permit (2026) | |
|---|---|
| Origin Of Income | You must be a remote worker or freelancer primarily working for a company located abroad or providing services to foreign clients. Income must come from highly qualified remote work (employee or self-employed). You cannot generate income from Italian sources – your earnings must remain tied to a foreign employer or foreign clients. Income must be stable, regular, and fully documented. |
| Acceptable Types Of Income | Income must come from highly qualified remote work (employee or self-employed). You cannot generate income from Italian sources – your earnings must remain tied to a foreign employer or foreign clients. Income must be stable, regular, and fully documented. |
| Remote Worker Or Foreign Independent Contractor Status | You must be a remote worker or freelancer primarily working for a company located abroad or providing services to foreign clients. |
| Minimum Foreign Sourced Income Requirement (2026) | €28,000+ per year, i.e. €2,333+ per month, and €30,000 in accessible savings (Single Applicant); Additional income and savings requirements apply if you wish to include a spouse and minor children. |
| Minimum Person Net Worth Requirement? | No net worth requirement, but proof of substantial savings required. |
| Address In Italy Required (Rented or Purchased)? | Yes (If renting, your lease agreement must have a minimum validity of 12 months, and the lease has to be registered and stamped by the Italian Tax Office.) |
| Health Insurance Coverage Required? | Yes |
| Minimum Primary Applicant Age? | 18 Years |
| Family Members Eligible For Inclusion | Spouse, Dependent Parents, Children Under 18 |
| Russians and Belarusians Eligible? | Yes |
| Nulla Osta (Certificate of No Impediment) Exemption? | Yes |
| Clean Criminal Record Required? | Yes |
| Minimum In-Country Presence Requirement? | Yes, but only if you’d like to renew (183+ Days per year is considered compliant) |
| Proof Of Qualifications (e.g. Degree Certificate) | Yes |
| Motivational Cover Letter Required? | Yes (In either English or Italian) |
Minimum Income Requirements (2026)
Note: For family members of a Digital Nomad Visa holder, additional income is required according to Italy’s family reunification standards (Article 29 of the Immigration Act). The approximate minimum annual amounts for a single applicant, married couple, and family members, as they stand going into 2026, are included below:
| Minimum Foreign Income Requirements (2026) | |
|---|---|
| Single Applicant | €2,333+ per month (28,000+ per year) |
| Add 1 Family Member (E.g. Spouse) | + €825 per month (€9,900 per year) |
| Add 2 Family Members (E.g. Spouse + Minor Child) | + €825 + 412.50 per month (€14,850+ per year) |
| Add 3 Family Members (E.g. Spouse + 2 Minor Child) | + €825 + €412.50 + €412.50 per month (€19,800+ per year) |
| Per Additional Family Member | + €412.50 per month (€4,950+ per year) |
| Family Of 4 (Married Couple + 2 Minor Children | €3,983+ per month (€47,800+ per year) |
FACT CHECK CONFIRMATION:
The information published above was deemed up to date on 25 November 2025, and was fact-checked by a prominent Italian immigration attorney.
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Italian Digital Nomad Visa Overview (2026) Compiled By…
Born in Cape Town, South Africa, Andre Bothma is a seasoned digital entrepreneur specializing in European Residency By Investment programs (and the Italian Investor Visa, in particular).
After graduating from Rhodes University in 2002, he spent two decades building a career in online marketing.
He also previously served as national marketing director for the official political opposition in South Africa.
Given the challenges faced by the Portuguese Golden Program in recent years, many North American Plan B seekers have started looking at alternative European Golden Visa options.
And, going into 2025, the Italian Investor Visa is arguably the most underrated program of its kind.
With these factors in mind, Andre launched GoldenVisas.it with a view to give foreign Plan B investors access to the information and opportunities they need to secure their Italian back-up plan – discretely, securely, and hassle-free.
Andre is a prolific writer on investment migration, and has been advising an international client base on their European Residency and Citizenship By Investment options since 2017.
He splits his time between Porto, Cape Town, and increasingly, Milan.
