Is Italy's nomad visa income €28,000 or €27,000? How it's calculated
Updated · Income, costs & timing guide · Not legal advice
The law does not write a fixed euro amount: it requires annual income from lawful sources of at least three times the minimum level for exemption from healthcare cost-sharing in Italy. Consulates translate that into roughly €27,000-€28,000 a year (about €2,333 a month at the higher figure). Use the number on your own consulate's checklist and keep a margin for exchange rates.
| Source | Figure | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Law (art. 27 + decree of 29 Feb 2024) | 3x the healthcare co-pay exemption level | No euro amount in the text |
| Embassy in Zagreb sheet | About €28,000/year | English-language sheet |
| Embassy in Tunis sheet (2026) | About €27,000/year | Italian-language sheet |
| What we plan with | €28,000/year + margin | Covers both quotes |
Converting US dollars
- Convert at a current official rate (e.g. the ECB reference rate) and keep 10-15% headroom: if the dollar falls before your appointment, you can drop under the line.
- Use gross income (before tax) unless your consulate says otherwise.
- Show 12 months: tax return for the last year, plus recent payslips or invoices and bank statements.
What counts as income
Income must come from lawful sources and, in practice, from the remote work the visa is for. Savings alone are not income. Investment income may help a file but should not replace work income; ask your consulate.
Remote workers have a second test
Employees must also show contract pay at or above the national collective-agreement level and ISTAT's average gross annual salary. See the remote worker salary floor.
Quick answers
- How much income do you need for Italy's digital nomad visa?
- About €27,000-€28,000 a year depending on the consulate's quote. The legal basis is 3x the healthcare co-pay exemption level.
- Is it gross or net?
- Consulates generally assess gross income. Confirm on your consulate's checklist.
- How much do I need with a family?
- Plan for more. Family members get their own permits and the authorities look at whether your income supports them. See family members.
- Can I use savings?
- Savings help show stability but don't replace the annual income requirement.
What to do next
Type your income in dollars-converted-to-euros and see if you clear the line, free.
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Sources
- 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 Zagreb: digital nomads requirements (EN/IT, PDF)
- 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.