Moving to Italy
Italy Digital Nomad Visa — the full relocation checklist
Italy's digital nomad visa lets remote workers live in Italy. After the visa, there's a sequence of Italian steps with hard deadlines. Approdo maps them to your situation.
- ✓Entry visa at the consulate, then permesso within 8 working days
- ✓Codice fiscale and a bank account so you can get paid and rent
- ✓Residenza and tessera sanitaria to settle in
Frequently asked questions
Who qualifies for Italy's digital nomad visa?+
Italy's digital nomad visa is for non-EU citizens who work remotely as highly-skilled professionals, either for a company or as freelancers, and can prove sufficient income, health insurance, and accommodation. You apply at the Italian consulate in your country of residence.
What do I do after I get the digital nomad visa?+
The visa gets you into Italy; then a sequence of Italian steps begins. Within 8 working days of arrival you apply for the permesso di soggiorno, then you get your codice fiscale, open a bank account, register your residenza, and enrol in the health service. Approdo maps the full order for you.
Do I need an Italian address before I arrive?+
You generally need proof of accommodation for the visa application, and later a real address to register your residenza. Many nomads start with a medium-term rental. Approdo shows rent ranges by city and links to the main housing portals.
Can I bring my family on the digital nomad visa?+
Family members can generally join you, but each person has their own permesso di soggiorno and documentation. The exact requirements depend on your situation, so Approdo builds a separate checklist per family member where relevant.
Approdo provides information, not legal or tax advice. Where a step legally requires a professional, we say so and point you to one.