What documents do Americans need for Italy's digital nomad visa?
Updated · Documents & nulla osta guide · Not legal advice
Every applicant brings a passport, the national visa form, an ICAO photo, travel booking, proof of being a highly qualified worker, proof of 6+ months in the work, proof of about €28,000 a year in income, health insurance valid in Italy and a registered lease or purchase deed. Remote workers add a contract (or binding offer) and a signed employer declaration. Foreign documents must be apostilled and translated into Italian.
| Document | Who | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Passport + copy | All | Validity beyond the visa requested; some consulates ask for much longer |
| National visa application form | All | Signed and dated |
| ICAO photo | All | Recent |
| Proof of residence in jurisdiction | All | E.g. US driver's license or state ID |
| Highly qualified worker proof | All | Degree + DV/CIMEA, recognition, or experience file |
| 6-month experience proof | All | Employer letters, contracts, invoices |
| Income proof | All | Tax return, payslips, bank statements |
| Health insurance | All | Medical + hospitalisation in Italy for the stay |
| Registered lease or deed | All | Plus codice fiscale |
| Contract or binding offer | Remote workers | Role, start date, annual pay |
| Employer declaration (art. 22(5-bis)) | Remote workers | With signer's ID |
| Visa fee | All | €116 in local currency |
Order of operations
- 1. Order slow items: FBI check (if required), degree recognition, apostilles.
- 2. Get the codice fiscale, then sign and register the lease.
- 3. Ask HR for the employer declaration and contract letter.
- 4. Translate everything into Italian, then book your consulate.
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Consulates say their lists are guidance and they can ask for more. Download your consulate's current sheet and compare it with ours before you book.
Quick answers
- What are the requirements for the Italy digital nomad visa?
- Highly qualified work, 6+ months' experience, about €28,000/year income, insurance and a registered lease or deed, plus contract and employer declaration for remote workers.
- Do documents need to be translated into Italian?
- Yes. Consulate sheets require certified copies, apostilled, with a certified Italian translation.
- Do I need a cover letter?
- Not always listed, but a short letter summarising your category, work and housing helps the officer. Our Standard plan includes a template.
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Sources
- 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)
- Ministero degli Esteri: Visto per l'Italia (visa finder and document lists)
Checked: . Rules change; confirm current values on the official pages above before you file.