Legalizing stay in Italy on a tourist visa — what are the options?

Legal options for a residence permit in Italy in 2026:

Quick option - Digital Nomad visa (no quotas, no nulla osta (no-objection certificate), from 3 weeks):

Long-term option - Lavoro Autonomo (state healthcare, 5% taxes, path to citizenship):

You can apply for a Type D visa only from abroad through a consulate - not from inside Italy on a tourist visa.

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