Can I renew Italy's digital nomad permit after one year?
Updated · After you arrive guide · Not legal advice
Yes. The law issues the digital nomad / remote worker permit for up to 1 year, and it can be renewed each year as long as you still meet the conditions: highly qualified remote work, income, health insurance, housing and compliance with Italian tax and social security rules. You apply for renewal (rinnovo) through the Questura before the permit expires.
| Condition | Evidence at renewal |
|---|---|
| Still doing the same remote work | Updated employer letter or client contracts |
| Income | Italian tax return (if resident), payslips or invoices, bank statements |
| Health insurance | Policy covering the next period, or SSN enrolment |
| Housing | Lease still valid and registered |
| Tax and contributions | Proof you filed and paid in Italy where required |
The tax point people miss
The law ties the permit to respecting Italian tax and social security rules. If you became an Italian tax resident in your first year, the Questura can expect to see Italian filings. See tax residency.
Quick answers
- Can I renew the Italy digital nomad visa?
- You renew the permit, not the visa, as long as you still meet the conditions.
- Is renewal for one year or two?
- The law says up to one year per permit. Check the Questura for the period it grants on renewal.
- Can I change jobs before renewal?
- Keep doing highly qualified remote work and document the change. Talk to the Questura or a lawyer before switching category.
What to do next
Planning year two? Start with the free checker to confirm you still meet each condition.
Free eligibility check and checklist. Paid plans are one-time, flat fees for a human review of your full Italy visa file.
Sources
- Normattiva: Legislative Decree 286/1998 (Immigration Act), art. 27 incl. para. 1-sexies on digital nomads
- Normattiva: Legislative Decree 286/1998, art. 5 (residence permit)
- Polizia di Stato: residence permits (permesso di soggiorno)
- Gazzetta Ufficiale: inter-ministerial decree of 29 February 2024 on digital nomads and remote workers
Checked: . Rules change; confirm current values on the official pages above before you file.