How do I get a residence permit in Italy after the visa?

Apply for the permesso di soggiorno within 8 working days of entry with the Questura for your area.

Can I renew the Italy digital nomad visa?

Renewal is done through the residence permit as long as you still meet the conditions. Check the current rules with your Questura.

Does time on a digital nomad visa count toward EU citizenship?

Legal residence periods can count toward long-term residence or citizenship, but rules differ by country and permit type. Check with the Italian authorities.

How do I get a residence permit in Italy after the digital nomad visa?

Updated 2026-11-12 · Italy guide · Not legal advice

Within 8 working days of entering Italy with your visa, you must apply for a residence permit (permesso di soggiorno) for digital nomads/remote workers with the Questura (police immigration office) for where you live, then attend the appointment they give you for fingerprints and documents.

After you arrive in Italy
Step	When	Where
Enter Italy with the visa	Day 0	Border
Apply for the permesso di soggiorno	Within 8 working days	Questura for your area (check how it accepts applications)
Fingerprints and document check	At the appointment given	Questura
Collect the permit card	When notified	Questura

What to bring

Passport with the visa.
Copies of the documents used for the visa (income, insurance, accommodation).
Codice fiscale. See how to get a codice fiscale.
Passport-style photos and any fee receipts the Questura requests.

Check the official process

Residence permit procedures are published by the Polizia di Stato. Local Questure differ in how they take appointments, so check your Questura's instructions.

Quick answers

How do I get a residence permit in Italy after the visa?: Apply for the permesso di soggiorno within 8 working days of entry with the Questura for your area.
Can I renew the Italy digital nomad visa?: Renewal is done through the residence permit as long as you still meet the conditions. Check the current rules with your Questura.
Does time on a digital nomad visa count toward EU citizenship?: Legal residence periods can count toward long-term residence or citizenship, but rules differ by country and permit type. Check with the Italian authorities.

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Sources

Checked: 2026-11-12. Rules change; confirm current values on the official pages above before you file.