Italy is a dream for many freelancers — whether you’re a writer in Florence, a software dev in Milan, or a consultant sipping espresso between calls in Rome. But before any of that, you’ll need to get through the paperwork. That’s where we come in.
If you’re not from the EU and want to work legally in Italy as a self-employed professional, the process is clear—but strict. The Italy freelancer visa requirements involve specific documentation, filings, and approvals that most people get wrong on the first try. We make sure you don’t.
We Handle the Paper Trail. You Handle the Work.
We work with freelancers in tech, media, education, marketing, art, and more. Whether you’re coming from the US, UK, Canada, India, UAE, or anywhere else—we’ve built visa cases that got approved quickly, cleanly, and without resubmission drama.
You don’t need more forms. You need a team that knows which documents matter, how to file them right, and what Italian consulates actually want to see.
What We Actually Do (And Why It Works)
📄 Help You Prove Eligibility—Before Anything Else
Not everyone qualifies. We ask the right questions up front—your income, field, client base, and history—so we don’t waste time chasing a visa that won’t get approved.
✅ Example: A Canadian creative consultant was earning €3,000/month remotely. We built her file around remote freelance work and showed client contracts—no issues.
🧾 Prepare the Documents That Italy Wants to See
From proof of accommodation, to detailed income history, to client letters—we help you prepare documents that don’t just “exist,” but meet consular format.
✅ Example: A Nigerian IT freelancer had great income but no formal contracts. We helped him structure 4 service agreements, each with Italian-compliant formatting. Visa approved in 3 weeks.
🏢 Apply for Nulla Osta Through Italian Authorities
This is the official clearance that gives you permission to apply for your visa. Most people miss this step. We file it for you directly with the relevant Questura and the Chamber of Commerce.
✅ Example: An Australian freelance editor needed the nulla osta for Rome. We worked with the Lazio regional office and submitted the file using a local sponsor. Approved with no edits.
🏛️ File Your Visa at the Right Embassy—The Right Way
Every embassy wants things done differently. Some want originals. Some need notarized copies. We guide you based on the city you’re applying from.
✅ Example: A Dubai-based social media consultant applied at the Abu Dhabi embassy. We reformatted her portfolio, translated the resume into Italian, and got her a 12-month freelance visa.
🔑 Help You Enter Italy and Finalize Your Setup
Getting your visa is only half the story. Once you’re in Italy, we help with residence permits, codice fiscale, local registrations, and INPS setup (for taxes and contributions).
✅ Example: A US copywriter moved to Bologna. We scheduled her fingerprint appointment, got her residence permit, opened a bank account, and registered her with INPS—all in under 14 days.
Services We Offer for Freelancers in Italy
We work with self-employed professionals across all major Italian regions—Tuscany, Lazio, Lombardy, Veneto, and more.
Here’s what we handle for you:
- Income review + eligibility check
- Document structuring (we write and reformat if needed)
- Nulla Osta application and Chamber filings
- Full embassy/consulate application
- Post-arrival setup (permesso di soggiorno, codice fiscale, health registration)
- Annual renewal support + INPS registration
You do your work. We do this work.
Why Freelancers Work With Us (Not Just a Visa Agent)
- 🧾 We look at real income history—not just numbers on a page
- 🧷 We help you fix document gaps before they cause rejections
- 📍 We work with accountants and lawyers across Italy
- 🎯 We’ve filed visas for remote workers, creative pros, and tech consultants
- 📞 We respond fast and handle each case like it matters—because it does
Freelancer Visa Cases We’ve Handled (And How They Went)
- ✅ A Polish developer based in Dubai wanted to go remote from Lake Como. We structured a business model, filed income verification, and built a business plan. Visa approved in 26 days.
- ✅ A copywriter from Brazil had no official client contracts. We worked with two of her clients to issue compliant engagement letters. Application accepted on first try.
- ✅ A graphic designer from the US had her first application rejected (DIY attempt). We refiled using a startup structure, attached proof of retained earnings, and secured approval.
- ✅ An Irish yoga teacher offering online classes wanted to base herself in Sicily. We built a mixed remote/in-person service plan and got her approved through Palermo’s local office.
FAQs – Freelancer-Specific Questions, Answered
At least €8,500/year in consistent, provable income. In reality, we recommend €1,000+/month for stronger approval odds.
Yes. Many freelancers on this visa earn from international clients. The key is showing income sustainability.
Not necessarily. Most freelancers apply as individuals. We’ll let you know if an SRL helps in your case.
Initial permits last 12 months. We help with renewals after your first year, as long as your income continues.
Yes, through family reunification. We help file those permits after your visa is approved. Yes, through family reunification. We help file those permits after your visa is approved.
You Handle the Clients. We Handle the Permits.
Freelancing in Italy is possible—but not if you’re trying to wing it with loose paperwork and guessing games. We’ve helped dozens of freelancers just like you work legally, live peacefully, and settle comfortably.
👉 Let us handle the red tape while you do what you do best.
