Americans are no longer just dreaming about living in Italy—they’re actually doing it, and remote work is the main reason they can. As political fatigue, housing costs, and burnout continue to rise across the United States, more U.S. workers are turning to their laptops as a one-way ticket to a different lifestyle.
Italy, long known for its food, architecture, and slow-living culture, has now become one of the fastest-growing “escape destinations” for Americans with remote jobs. Its Digital Nomad and Remote Worker Visa, launched in 2024, gives non-EU professionals the ability to live in Italy for 12 months (renewable for another year) while working for an employer abroad.
