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Italy recently announced a new digital nomad visa that will allow you to live and work remotely in Italy for up to a year.
As for digital nomad visas in Europe, this is not the easiest digital nomad visa to obtain, but it is also far from the most difficult.
Requirements for the Italian Digital Nomad Visa include:
- Annual income of at least €28,000 (approximately $29,950)
- Take out comprehensive health insurance that is valid for the entire period of your stay
- Proof that you have accommodation available for the duration of your stay
- You worked as a digital nomad or remote worker somewhere else for at least six months before arriving in Italy
If you meet these criteria, you can apply for the Italian Digital Nomad Visa.
But where should you actually live in Italy? These are the best cities for digital nomads to visit.
1. Naples
Naples is one of the most affordable cities in Italy, making it ideal for digital nomads. It is the third largest city in Italy, with almost a million inhabitants.
And honest? Naples is a bit gritty and chaotic.
But if you’re looking for an authentic Italian experience, this is the place to go. It also doesn’t hurt that some of the most beautiful destinations in Italy, including Ischia, the Amalfi Coast and Capri, are easily accessible from Naples.
It’s an underrated city full of unexpected charm, delicious food (and literally the best). best pizza in the world) and cheaper prices than in other major cities in Italy – you can get a one-bedroom apartment for less than €800 per month.
2. Rome
Rome is another great place to live as a digital nomad in Italy. It is Italy’s capital and largest city and is packed with some of the most iconic tourist sights in the world, including the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and the Vatican.
But as a digital nomad you don’t want to live near these tourist attractions!
Instead, the lively, more affordable Trastevere district or the residential Prati district are the best places to live as a digital nomad in Rome.
According to the cost of living website NumbeoRome is actually one of the cheaper cities in Italy.
3. Como
Como is a bit of a wildcard, but hear me out. Although it is located in Northern Italy, less than an hour from Milan (Italy’s most expensive city) and situated on Lake Como, a popular holiday destination for the rich and famous, the city of Como itself is actually surprisingly affordable.
With around 85,000 inhabitants, Como is a smaller city that is not as overwhelming as Rome or Naples. It is located right on the lake with beautiful mountain views all around.
And because the rent for a one-bedroom apartment hovers around €1,000 per month, living in Como is actually cheaper than you might expect.
4. Palermo
According to sources, Palermo is the number one destination for digital nomads in Italy NomadsList. This sprawling city is the capital of Sicily, a large island in southern Italy.
It is known as one of the warmest and sunniest destinations in Europe, even in winter, making it perfect for digital nomads looking to escape the cold.
It also helps that it’s one of the cheapest cities in Italy, according to Numbeo, even beating Naples and Rome in terms of affordability.
5. Lucca
Finally, Lucca is one of the best destinations in Italy for digital nomads. If you have always dreamed of living in the heart of Tuscany, this is the city for you.
It’s a charming smaller city with a population of about 90,000 and while it’s a popular tourist destination, it’s not nearly as touristy as somewhere like Florence. Speaking of Florence, Lucca has much of the same Renaissance charm, but is much more affordable than Florence.
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