Living in Italy
Europe — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Rome
Currency
EUR
Continent
Europe
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Italy.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Italy
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Visa Free | 90 days |
| United Kingdom | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Austria | Visa Free | — |
| Belgium | Visa Free | — |
| Bulgaria | Visa Free | — |
| Croatia | Visa Free | — |
| Cyprus | Visa Free | — |
| Czechia | Visa Free | — |
| Denmark | Visa Free | — |
| Estonia | Visa Free | — |
Detailed visa guides for Italy
Monthly costs
Milan
Rent (center)
1,400 EUR/mo
Groceries
320 EUR/mo
Transport
39 EUR/mo
Est. Monthly Total
1,939 EUR/mo
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Work permits
Italy offers a Digital Nomad / Freelance visa option.
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Digital Nomad Visa
Duration: 1 year, renewable
Non-EU remote workers earning at least ~28,000 EUR/year from foreign sources
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EU Blue Card
Duration: 2 years, renewable
Highly qualified non-EU workers with a degree and job offer above salary threshold
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Nulla Osta (Work Visa)
Duration: Up to 2 years, renewable
Non-EU nationals with a job offer from an Italian employer within annual quota
Salary & tax
Income Tax Range
23% – 43%
Social Security (Employee)
0.1%
Approximate employee social security contributions (~9.19-10%). Regional and municipal surcharges apply additionally.
Calculate your net salaryUseful services
Insurance
SafetyWing
Nomad health insurance for your stay in Italy. Monthly subscription, cancel anytime.
Get a SafetyWing quote →Connectivity
Airalo
Italy eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.
Get an Airalo eSIM →Language
iTalki
Book 1-on-1 video lessons with native tutors before you move. 150+ languages.
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