💕 Romance is in the air

But don't forget to bring a coin with you

Author

Ian Letourneau
12 Apr

IN THIS ISSUE (4min read)

😮‍💨 Don’t blow your nose
🪙 Bring your coin
🤌 It’s-a-me, visa

Will you ask for pineapple on your pizza? You better not if you want that Italian digital nomad visa! Or do it, because who really cares?

WHAT HAPPENED LATELY

Time to feel romantic and eat some good pizzas

Italy joined the wave and just launched a digital nomad visa. As of April 4, you are invited to apply in-person at an Italian consulate in your home country (you know better than me what it means).

The basic requirements are:

  • Health insurance: mandatory for the whole duration of the stay

  • Required income: €28,000 annually

  • Visa duration: 1 year

  • Renewable: annually

  • Criminal record: clean for the last 5 years

But that’s not all, you also need to show:

  • Proof of accommodation in Italy for the length of the stay

  • Proof that you’ve been working & living as a remote worker elsewhere (aka not your home country) for at least six months

So you have to bring documents that prove the above (valid passport, proof of employment, proof of income, health insurance, proof of accommodation in Italy, criminal record, etc.).

You can bring your family with you, but some additional requirements might be requested depending on your situation.

You’re a freelancer? They seem to accept freelancers, but you might have to register for a VAT number in Italy. As with the next point: talk with an Italian tax expert.

Taxes? That’s always a tricky question. The Italian taxation office will have first to speak to their colleagues in your country to define the agreement (if not already done). So get in touch with an Italian tax expert before applying to be sure you won’t get fined if you did something wrong.

If everything goes well and you get your visa, be aware that you have 7 days after arriving in Italy to apply for a residence permit (permesso di soggiorno).

Any other questions about the Italian digital nomad visa? Hit that reply button, I’ll try to help you as much as I can.

DID YOU KNOW?

In Switzerland, you need a coin (1.- or 2.- CHF) to use a cart to carry your luggage in the airport or do the groceries. But don’t worry, you’ll get it back once you’re done.

I LEARNED THIS THE HARD WAY

In Korea, you will hear people sniff & snort in public transports. This is because it can be considered rude to blow your nose in public. So if you don’t want people to look at you weirdly, might as well start sniffing.

WHERE TO GO NEXT

For nature lovers

Swiss Alps 🇨🇭

Colivings in the Swiss Alps start discounting their rooms as ski season is over. Time to go hiking!

For city addicts

Seoul, South Korea 🇰🇷

Though the cherry blossom comes to an end, spring time is still in full swing! Perfect for picnics along Han River and to enjoy delicious Korean food.

For history nerds

Florence, Italy 🇮🇹

With the new Italian digital nomad visa, why not exploring the center of medieval European trade & finance?

For beach bums

Kuta, Lombok, Indonesia 🇮🇩

Less known than its neighbor Bali, Lombok is a peaceful haven to enjoy the beach & the mountains (Mt Rinjani). Good thing rain season is coming to an end!

COMMUNITIES I LOVE

Seoul Nooks

I recently had the chance to meet Yeji, the founder of Seoul Nooks. She is creating an amazing community of aspiring global citizens who are well-traveled, open-minded, fun-loving, and caring about the world. Feel free to reach out to her on Instagram!

instagram.com/seoulnooks

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