What is the official website for Italy's digital nomad visa?
Updated · Who qualifies guide · Not legal advice
There is no single online application portal. The official sources are the Foreign Ministry's Visto per l'Italia site (vistoperitalia.esteri.it), the website of the Italian consulate covering where you live (all on esteri.it), the Prenot@mi booking system used by many consulates, and the law itself (art. 27 of Legislative Decree 286/1998) on Normattiva. You file on paper at the consulate.
| Site | Use it for |
|---|---|
| vistoperitalia.esteri.it | Visa type and general document list |
| Your consulate's site (*.esteri.it) | The checklist and appointment method that actually apply to you |
| prenotami.esteri.it | Booking appointments at consulates that use it |
| normattiva.it | The law: art. 27(1)(q-bis) and (1-sexies) |
| gazzettaufficiale.it | The decree of 29 February 2024 on digital nomads |
How to spot unofficial sites
- Italian government sites end in .gov.it or .esteri.it; consulates use cons<city>.esteri.it or amb<city>.esteri.it.
- No official site charges a "processing" or "priority" fee online.
- Private services (including us) must say they are private. We are not affiliated with the Italian government.
Quick answers
- Does Italy have a digital nomad visa now?
- Yes, since 4 April 2024, under art. 27 of the Immigration Act and the decree of 29 February 2024.
- Can I apply online?
- No. You book an appointment and submit the paper file at the consulate.
- Which page has the real document list?
- Your own consulate's visa page. Lists differ slightly between consulates.
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Sources
- Ministero degli Esteri: Visto per l'Italia (visa finder and document lists)
- Prenot@mi: Italian consular appointment booking
- Normattiva: Legislative Decree 286/1998 (Immigration Act), art. 27 incl. para. 1-sexies on digital nomads
- Gazzetta Ufficiale: inter-ministerial decree of 29 February 2024 on digital nomads and remote workers
- Embassy of Italy in Washington: the consular network and jurisdictions
Checked: . Rules change; confirm current values on the official pages above before you file.