What does the employer declaration for Italy's remote worker visa say?
Updated · Documents & nulla osta guide · Not legal advice
Remote workers must file a declaration signed by the employer, with a copy of the signer's valid ID, stating that the employer has had no convictions in the last 5 years for the offences listed in art. 22, paragraph 5-bis of the Immigration Act (offences such as facilitating illegal immigration and illegal labour intermediation and exploitation). Canberra asks for it as an original on letterhead with the company stamp.
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Letterhead | Company letterhead; some consulates want a stamp |
| Statement | No convictions in the last 5 years for the offences in art. 22(5-bis) of Legislative Decree 286/1998 |
| Signer | Someone authorised to sign for the company |
| ID | Copy of the signer's valid ID |
| Form | Original; apostille + Italian translation if your consulate asks (most do for foreign documents) |
Asking a US company to sign
- Explain it is a standard requirement of the Italian visa, not a background check of the company by you.
- Send a ready draft with the legal reference spelled out.
- Have it notarised so it can be apostilled by the state, then translated.
Freelancers
Digital nomads (self-employed) don't need this declaration; they prove their activity with client contracts and business records. See digital nomad vs remote worker.
Quick answers
- What letter do I need from my employer for Italy's digital nomad visa?
- The art. 22(5-bis) no-convictions declaration, plus the contract or binding offer showing role, start date and annual pay.
- Does the declaration need an apostille?
- It is a foreign private document; consulates generally want foreign documents apostilled and translated. Notarise it first so it can be apostilled.
- Can my manager sign?
- It should be someone authorised to sign for the company, with their ID attached.
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Sources
- Normattiva: Legislative Decree 286/1998, art. 22 (para. 5-bis offences)
- Embassy of Italy in Chisinau: digital nomad and remote worker visas (IT, PDF)
- Embassy of Italy in Canberra: digital nomads / remote employees (IT, PDF, 2026)
- Embassy of Italy in Tunis: information sheet, digital nomad work visa (IT, PDF, 2026)
Checked: . Rules change; confirm current values on the official pages above before you file.