What is the 'Kit Giallo' and why do I need it within 8 days?

Once you enter Italy with your visa, you have **8 days** to go to a Post Office (*Poste Italiane*) and request the 'Kit Giallo' (Yellow Kit). This is the folder for your Residence Permit (*Permesso di Soggiorno*). You fill it out, pay the fees (~€120), and receive a receipt that acts as your legal stay document until your fingerprinting appointment at the Questura.

Does my family get to work?

Yes. Family members can join you via family reunification. Their residence permit will be of the same duration as yours and, as of 2024 regulations, generally permits them to seek employment in Italy once their permit is processed.

How do I prove my 'Highly Qualified' status if I don't have a degree?

You must provide a high-density portfolio of professional records: previous employment contracts, certified letters from past clients/employers detailing your seniority, and social security contribution records proving at least 5 years of activity in that specific sector.

Is there a specific tax regime for nomads?

Yes. Digital Nomads can often benefit from the **Regime Forfettario** (5% or 15% flat tax for freelancers) or the **Impatriates Scheme** (50% reduction for 5 years). However, the 2024 reform significantly tightened the Impatriates rules, so consultation with a *Commercialista* is mandatory upon arrival.

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Italy

Digital Nomad & Remote Worker Visa

Visto per Nomadi Digitali (Art. 27-q)

EUR 116

Application Fee

30–90 days

Processing Time

12 Months

Maximum Stay

Up to 999x

Extensions

Requirements Checklist

Frequently Asked Questions

Apply on the official government website

Last verified: 14 April 2026. Not legal advice.

Am I eligible?

Eligibility Status

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Globally AccessibleAll nationalities may apply