Countries have started to open up their borders to overseas visitors, but many are offering a more cautious approach to tourism in the post-pandemic world.
One of the biggest emerging trends in the tourism industry has been offering work visas in order to attract digital nomads, particularly as more of the global workforce transition to remote working arrangements.
As of January of 2020, a tax break in Italy allowed those who have lived outside of Italy for two years to transfer their residence to the country with a 70% tax-free income for five years.
Digital nomads have long been enticed by Italy thanks to its unique architecture, history and scenic villages. Now, this way of working and living has become more accessible to a broader audience as it’s estimated that more people will be able to work remotely in the coming years.
Before making the move to Italy, workers will need to obtain a specific visa depending on their citizenship to live in the country longer than a few months. For instance, you cannot come to Italy as a tourist and apply for a work visa once you’ve arrived.
For digital nomads in particular, the best visa is the self-employment visa, or visto per lavoro autonomo. This visa is a bit more complicated and will likely need the help of a legal proxy to find the appropriate documents necessary before filling out the application.
