Italy Digital Nomad Visa (2026)
Italy's Digital Nomad Visa requires proof of roughly €2,350 per month in remote income — defined as ≈ €28,000 per year (about 3× the health-exemption minimum). You get 1 year initially. Aimed at highly qualified remote workers; degree or experience evidence required.
Key visa figures
- Min. income per month
- €2,350
- Initial duration
- 1 year
- Maximum stay
- Renewable annually
- Family members
- Allowed
- Program launched
- 2024
- Avg. living costs (single)
- €1,550/mo
2026 estimates. Most thresholds are pegged to local wages and change yearly — confirm the current figures with the official Italy immigration authority before applying.
Does the required income cover life in Italy?
Average single-person living costs in Italy run about €1,550 per month, so the €2,350 minimum leaves roughly €800 of monthly headroom at national-average prices — expect capital-city rents to claim a sizeable share of it.
Budget your move properly
Rent, food, transport, utilities and healthcare for Italy — pre-filled with local averages, adjustable to your lifestyle.
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Digital nomad visas in other countries
- Spain€2,760
- Slovenia€2,900
- Hungary€3,000
- Croatia€3,300
- Portugal€3,480
- Cyprus€3,500
- Greece€3,500
- Malta€3,500
- Romania€3,700
- Latvia€4,000
- Estonia€4,500
- Iceland€6,800
Compare all programs on the European digital nomad visa comparison, see salaries and taxes on our Italy guide. Staying under 90 days? Track your days with the Schengen 90/180 calculator.