Italy has introduced a "digital job seekers visa," which makes it easier for non-EU citizens to live the dream of living in Italy.
With this visa, citizens of non-EU nations can apply for a "digital nomad visa," which if granted, allows them to stay for up to a year.Previously, the regulations restricted non-EU nationals' stay in Italy or any other EU member state to no more than 90 days over a maximum of 180 days.
requirements for acquiring a visa for Italy
Additionally, they must demonstrate that they have a "suitable place of residence" for the duration of their visit and that they have been teleworkers or digital nomads for at least six months.
If the circumstances and qualifications that made the original visa possible still hold true, it can be renewed annually for an additional year.
Article 27 of the Italian immigration legislation governs the issuing of visas and is intended primarily to draw in "highly skilled workers."
How to obtain a visa for Italy
Before traveling to Italy, a person in need of a visa should schedule an appointment with the Italian embassy. He should also carry the following documents: a passport, evidence of job or income, proof of residency, health insurance, and, if available, a criminal record certificate.
If he operates on his own, he will have to apply for an Italian VAT number and get advice from an expert on how to pay local taxes.
After the visa is granted, the applicant will have eight days from the date of arrival in Italy to submit an application for a permesso di soggiorno, or residency permit.
Not everyone is eligible to apply for a visa since those who have been convicted of a felony within the last five years will have their application automatically denied.