Italy Digital Nomad Visa formally folded into Immigration Code by joint ministerial decree

On approximately 8 May 2026, a joint ministerial decree formally folded Italy’s Digital Nomad Visa from interim regulation into the Immigration Code. The DNV now sits as permanent law rather than as a temporary administrative arrangement. The substantive requirements – €28,000 annual income floor, degree or three years of experience in a highly skilled role, twelve-month renewable permit – remain unchanged. Permanent residency eligibility at five years is also unchanged. Document scrutiny standards continue to vary across consulates, with some still finalising procedures.

Why this matters

For nomads considering Italy, the formal Immigration Code placement removes the structural risk that the DNV could be quietly withdrawn or modified without legislative process. It also means Italian consulates and immigration lawyers now operate from a stable reference text rather than an ad-hoc framework. The €28,000/year threshold remains among the more accessible in Europe, and the highly skilled role requirement filters applicants without imposing visa-specific income multipliers like Spain’s 200% of SMI.

This sits alongside Italy’s wider 2026 immigration overhaul, including changes to the Decreto Flussi quotas and digital application processes that are gradually being rolled out by region. Consular inconsistency is the practical risk worth knowing: the same documentation can pass at one consulate and be rejected at another. Approaching the application with a local immigration lawyer or experienced consultant is sensible.

Context

For broader Italian remote-worker context, see our Italy work-residence visa guide. Verify exact requirements with Italian official guidance or a qualified immigration adviser before applying – consular-level documentation requirements vary even within the same legal framework.