requirements, length of stay, costs and how to request it

The digital nomads They are part of a global trend, made up of people who, due to their ability to carry out specialized activities, using technological means, have managed to break the geographical barriers of traditional jobs, with the privilege of work remotely, from anywhere in the world.

Various countries have begun to recognize the benefits that opening the doors to the people of this community brings to tourism and technological innovation, which is why more and more governments in the world believe new visas or permits to extend the stay of digital nomads.

Italy is one of these countries, which since 2022 has been working on the legislation of its version of the visa for digital nomads, which came into effect and can be requested April 4, 2024with new opportunities and benefits for those who wish work remotely from the European peninsula.

What are the requirements to be a digital nomad in Italy?

According to Euronews, this is the first time that Italy has built a legal framework that allows the prolonged and recognized permanence of those who legally carry out remote work. which also recognizes them as “highly qualified workers”, within immigration regulations.

According to the agency, one of the most important requirements that people who decide to apply for this visa have is economic capacity, since those interested must prove annual income of at least three times the minimum level required for the exemption of health expenses in Italy, which is equivalent to a figure close to 28,000 euros (more than 100 million pesos).

Likewise, there are also:

that does not reside in European Union countries.
Self-employed professionals called “digital nomads”.
Natural persons employed by a company that the regulations call “remote workers”.
Individuals who perform highly skilled work using technology telecommunications.
Workers who earn at least 28,000 euros year.

Those interested in the visa will have to prove that they have accommodation for the duration of their stay, go to a valid consular office and submit a statement signed by your employer.

Another requirement is not to have no criminal record or conviction in the last five yearseven with an undefined statement, otherwise The request will be rejected immediately.

How long is the visa?

The recent new Italian legislature establishes that the permit for digital nomads will be valid for a maximum of one year and may be renewed annually If the requirements and conditions for your application are still valid, it will also allow you to travel with members of your family, but the approval for these will remain in the hands of the Italian Police Headquarters.