How much income do you need for Italy's digital nomad visa?
Updated · Italy guide · Not legal advice
You need annual income of at least about €28,000. The decree ties the threshold to three times the minimum income level for exemption from healthcare cost-sharing in Italy, so confirm the current figure on your consulate's checklist before applying.
| Item | Value / rule |
|---|---|
| Minimum annual income | About €28,000 |
| Basis | 3x the minimum level for exemption from healthcare cost-sharing |
| Proof | Tax returns, payslips, client contracts, bank statements |
| Family | Additional means may be needed for dependants; check the consulate |
How it compares
Spain asks for €2,849 a month for one person (€34,188/year) and Portugal asks for €3,680 a month. See Spain vs Portugal vs Italy.
Proving it
- Employees: contract, payslips, employer letter confirming remote work.
- Self-employed: client contracts, invoices, tax return.
- Everyone: bank statements showing the money arriving.
Quick answers
- How much income do you need for Italy's digital nomad visa?
- At least about €28,000 a year. Confirm with your consulate.
- Which digital nomad visa has the lowest income requirement in Europe?
- Among Spain, Portugal and Italy, Spain's single-applicant threshold (€2,849/month) is the lowest monthly figure. Check each country's current value.
- Can I qualify with crypto income?
- Consulates want income they can trace to work and bank statements. Crypto-only income is hard to document; talk to the consulate first.
What to do next
See if your income clears Spain's threshold with the free checker.
Run the free checkSources
- Gazzetta Ufficiale: decree of 29 February 2024 on digital nomads and remote workers (published 4 April 2024)
- Ministero degli Esteri: Visto per l'Italia (visa finder)
Checked: . Rules change; confirm current values on the official pages above before you file.