Live and work in Italy. With the official launch of Italy’s Digital Nomad Visa, remote workers, freelance professionals, and self-employed individuals can legally live and work in Italy while maintaining their U.S. employment or business operations.
However, navigating the consular application requirements and the subsequent local Italian bureaucracy requires precise document preparation. The Italian School of San Diego provides dedicated consulting and logistics support to help you move from San Diego to Italy.
Our Digital Nomad Support Services
- Visa Application Review: We help audit your eligibility criteria (such as minimum income thresholds, remote work contract requirements, and health insurance) before you submit your file to the Italian Consulate in Los Angeles.
- Codice Fiscale Acquisition: Guidance on obtaining your Italian tax code (the equivalent of a Social Security number), which is required for renting housing, setting up utilities, and signing any official contracts in Italy.
- Housing & Rental Logistics: Advice on navigating Italian rental agreements (contratto di locazione), securing a landlord’s signature, and ensuring the contract is registered with the local tax authority (Agenzia delle Entrate).
- Permesso di Soggiorno (Residency Permit) Preparation: Get a detailed checklist and instruction packet for the essential steps you must complete within 8 days of your arrival in Italy to secure your residency permit.
- Bilingual Liaison Support: Assistance with drafting formal inquiries or making phone calls to Italian government offices, local Questure (police headquarters), or registry offices (Anagrafe).
- Relocation Language Preparation: Learn conversational Italian specifically tailored for daily life and bureaucracy (such as dealing with public utilities, grocery shopping, or opening a local bank account).
Why Relocate With The Italian School?
- Local San Diego Guidance: Work with us in person at our Kearny Mesa office or online to prepare your visa dossier.
- Direct Bureaucracy Experience: Benefit from our team’s first-hand experience with Italian public administration, local procedures, and document logistics.
- Trusted Partner Network: Access referrals to legal and tax experts in Italy who specialize in U.S. expat taxation and international law.
Plan Your Move to Italy
To discuss your plans and assess your visa options, please contact us with details about your current remote work arrangement, your timeline, and your target destination in Italy.