Additional and different options for digital nomads and work visas and permits outside the "decreto flussi" exist - let's find them out!
On March 28, 2022, the Italian Government introduced a new category of visa, residence and work permit under art. 27 lett. r-bis L.D. 286/98: the digital nomad and remote workers visa and residence permit-
Digital nomads are defined as highly specialized workers who work remotely from Italy for foreign companies as employees or free-lancers.
This type of visa, which is out of the quota mechanism and therefore not subject to any numerical limitation, shall be applied for at the Italian Embassy or Consulate in the foreign country of residence of the worker provided that the worker can demonstrate their condition of worker, the availability of an accommodation in Italy, the possession of an insurance policy and the undertake of complying with social security contribution and tax obligations in Italy.
Once the worker enters Italy with the visa, within 8 days from their entrance, they shall apply for the residence permit which will be issued with a 1-year duration (as the visa).
As of April 4, 2024, with the approval of the implementation decree, it is possible to apply for a visa and residence permit for digital nomads and remote workers!
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Outside the quota mechanism of the "decreto flussi" and on top of ICTs, EU Blue Cards and self-employment visas and permits, Italian law provides for additional categories of visas and permits which can be requested anytime and are not subject to any numerical limitation. Art. 27 L.D. 286/98 provides for many different options:
- university professors and faculty
- translator and interpreters
- domestic workers with a work contract in place abroad with Italian or EU citizens
- maritime workers
- workers employed abroad by Italian companies or entities participated by Italian companies
- personnel of circuses and travelling shows
- dancers, artists and musicians
- athletes
- journalists
- professional nurses
For all these categories of workers Italian immigration law provides for specific procedures to obtain work authorizations (nulla osta), visas and residence permits for Italy.
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Law 74/2025 has introduced a new type of visa and residence permit outside the regular quotas: the work permit for descendants of Italian citizens.
The Ministry of the Interior will publish a dedicated list indicating which countries' citizens may apply for a work authorization, visa, and residence permit for subordinate employment if they have an Italian ancestor. Holders of this permit, after residing in Italy for two consecutive years, may apply for Italian citizenship by residency.
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- submission of the work authorization applications to the competent authorities
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- accompaniment and assistance with the submission of the residence permit application once in Italy
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Highly specialized non-EU nationals who must be seconded to Italy can aplpy for specific visas and work permits - let's find out how!
Highly qualified non-EU nationals can apply for a visa and residence permit under art. 27 quater L.D. 286/98 to be hired by an Italian employer - let's find out how!
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