The Italian government has launched a digital nomad visa enabling third-country nationals, such as Nigerians to perform highly-skilled work as a freelancer in Italy, or work remotely in Italy for an employer who is based outside the country for up to 12 months which can be renewed.

This new visa category was approved and signed into law in March 2024 and takes effect in the month of April 2024. It provides an immigration pathway for remote workers, which was previously not available, but is uncertain if these foreign nationals can take up local employment in Italy.