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In force 4 Apr 2024
In force Visa & immigration

Digital Nomad Visa launched — April 2024

Italy's Digital Nomad / Remote Worker Visa came into force on 4 April 2024 following the inter-ministerial implementing decree of 29 February 2024. Created under Article 27-quater of Legislative Decree 286/1998 — outside the annual Decreto Flussi quota, removing the most significant bottleneck of the traditional self-employment route. Minimum income €28,000/year; restricted to "highly qualified" workers (post-secondary degree or 3+ years specialist experience).

Who it affects: Non-EU remote workers and qualified self-employed professionals considering Italy.

Gazzetta Ufficiale (Italian Official Gazette) ↗ · Governo Italiano ↗ · Esteri.it — Ministero degli Affari Esteri ↗ · verified 2026-04-19

In force 5 Aug 2023
In force Visa & immigration

Revised EU Blue Card transposed into Italian law

Legislative Decree 152/2023 transposed the revised EU Blue Card Directive 2021/1883 into Italian law with effect from 5 August 2023. Key changes: minimum contract duration reduced from 12 to 6 months, lower salary threshold (1.5× national average, previously 1.2× depending on region), easier intra-EU mobility, and broader eligibility for qualified workers without a formal degree (via recognised 5-year professional experience).

Who it affects: Non-EU professionals with higher-education qualifications or equivalent experience.

Gazzetta Ufficiale (Italian Official Gazette) ↗ · Ministero dell'Interno ↗ · Ministero del Lavoro e delle Politiche Sociali ↗ · verified 2026-04-19