Question 1

What passport validity is needed for Italy?

Accepted Answer

Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you expect to leave the Schengen area. Source: Government of Canada travel advice (https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/italy), last checked 12 Nov 2026. This information is compiled from official sources to the best of our knowledge, but rules change often and may have changed since we last checked. It is not legal, immigration or tax advice. Always confirm with the official sources linked here, and do your own due diligence before travelling.

Question 2

Are vaccination certificates required to enter Italy?

Accepted Answer

No vaccination certificate required for entry. Source: Government of Canada travel advice (https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/italy), last checked 12 Nov 2026. This information is compiled from official sources to the best of our knowledge, but rules change often and may have changed since we last checked. It is not legal, immigration or tax advice. Always confirm with the official sources linked here, and do your own due diligence before travelling.

Question 3

Does Italy have a digital nomad or remote-work visa?

Accepted Answer

Visa for digital nomads and remote workers Source: Italian Embassy in Zagreb (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) (https://ambzagabria.esteri.it/it/servizi-consolari-e-visti/servizi-per-il-cittadino-straniero/visti/visto-per-nomadi-digitali-e-lavoratori-da-remoto/), last checked 12 Nov 2026. This information is compiled from official sources to the best of our knowledge, but rules change often and may have changed since we last checked. It is not legal, immigration or tax advice. Always confirm with the official sources linked here, and do your own due diligence before travelling.

Question 4

Is homeschooling legal in Italy?

Accepted Answer

Home education is allowed under certain conditions during compulsory education. Source: European Commission: Eurydice (https://eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu/eurypedia/italy/overview), last checked 12 Nov 2026. This information is compiled from official sources to the best of our knowledge, but rules change often and may have changed since we last checked. It is not legal, immigration or tax advice. Always confirm with the official sources linked here, and do your own due diligence before travelling.

Question 5

What are the compulsory school ages in Italy?

Accepted Answer

Education is compulsory up to 16 years. Source: European Commission: Eurydice (https://eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu/eurypedia/italy/organisational-variations-and-alternative-structures), last checked 12 Nov 2026. This information is compiled from official sources to the best of our knowledge, but rules change often and may have changed since we last checked. It is not legal, immigration or tax advice. Always confirm with the official sources linked here, and do your own due diligence before travelling.

Italy for worldschooling families: Canada passport

Your passport

Tourist stay (Canada passport)

Long-stay option for families

Homeschooling (residents)

Tax residency

Entry and stay limits (adults and children)

Tourist stay without a visa Not confirmed

Children: passports, visas and documents Not confirmed

Children travelling with one parent or without parents Not confirmed

Passport validity

Long-stay options that allow dependants

Remote-work / digital nomad visa

Length of stay Not confirmed

Income or funds requirement Not confirmed

Application fee Not confirmed

Can dependants (spouse, children) join? Not confirmed

Other long-stay options that allow dependants Not confirmed

Homeschooling and education

Home education for residents

Compulsory education ages

Tax residency

When you become tax resident Not confirmed

Family incentives

Incentives for families and new residents Not confirmed

Health: insurance and vaccinations

Vaccination certificates for entry

Health insurance for long-stay visas Not confirmed

Official links for Italy

Government travel advice by passport

Schengen

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