Italy launched a new digital nomad visa: How to apply [Video]

If you’re a digital nomad or a remote worker looking for your next home away from home, consider Italy. The country’s new digital nomad visa went into effect his month, according to Euronews.

Italy’s government defines digital nomads as a citizen of non-EU states who carry out “a highly qualified work activity with the use of technological tools capable of allowing them to work remotely,” Euronews states.

The worker should either be self-employed, in collaboration with, or as an employee of a company.

To take advantage of Italy’s new digital nomad visa, remote workers must have an annual income of at least three times the minimum level required for exemption from participating in healthcare costs. That amounts to just under €28,000 annually or $30,051 USD.

Italy also requires applicants to have health insurance for the duration of their stay, suitable accommodations, …