Italy has recently launched their own Digital Nomad visa. This visa will allow remote workers to live and work in Italy for up to one year, with the option to renew it anually.

Requirements

The requirements for the new Digital Nomad visa in Italy are as follows:

• Income Requirement: The visa is open to workers who have an annual income of at least three times the minimum level required for exemption from participation in healthcare costs in Italy, which equals out at just under €28,000 annually.
• Health Insurance: Individuals need to take out robust health insurance plans valid for the entire period of their stay.
• Previous Experience: Those applying must prove they have been a digital nomad or remote worker elsewhere for at least six months previously.

Required documents

While the complete list of requirements is still unsure, it's best to prepare some key documents:

• Passport: Make sure you have a valid passport
• Proof on income: ensure that you're able to proof that you meet the minimum annual income
• Proof of employment: A declaration of work signed by your employer
• Proof of previous remote work experience: You must proof you've worked remotely for at least 6 months previously.
• Health Insurance:: Proof that you have a health insurance plan for the entire period

Application process

To apply for the Digital Nomad Visa in Italy, you would need to follow these steps:

• Check Eligibility: Ensure you meet the requirements such as having an annual income of at least three times the minimum level required for exemption from participation in healthcare costs in Italy, which equals out at just under €28,000 annually. You should also have been a digital nomad or remote worker elsewhere for at least six months previously.
• Health Insurance: Secure a robust health insurance plan that is valid for the entire period of your stay.
• Prepare Documentation: Gather all necessary documents, including proof of income, proof of previous experience as a digital nomad, and proof of health insurance.
• Submit Application: Visit a valid diplomatic-consular office and submit a declaration signed by your employer.

Taxes

As a holder of the Digital Nomad Visa in Italy, you would be considered a tax resident and would be subject to Italian taxes. However, Italy has some interesting regimes that could apply to digital nomads:

• Regime Forfetario: This is a 5% flat tax for the first five years on a percentage (typically 78%) of gross billings, for the self-employed earning (gross) up to €65,000 per year.
• Impatriates Regime: This provides a 70%/90% exemption in calculating earned income subject to tax.

Additionally, foreign professionals and remote workers who relocate to Italy through the Self-employed Visa will only have to pay taxes on five percent of their annual income.