Italy Passport

Nomad Capitalist Passport Index Ranking

The Italy Passport is currently ranked Number 6T in the Nomad Capitalist Passport Index with a total score of 107. This ranking, relative to other passports, has been calculated by considering the government of Italy’s approach not just to travel, but to international taxation laws, global perception, dual citizenship and personal freedom.

Travel 174 Taxation 40 Perception 40 Dual Citizenship 50 Freedom 30

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Travel Destinations from Italy ^{50% in total score}

For the Italy Travel Score calculation, we relied on government travel data from 199 passport-issuing countries and territories, combined with real-time intelligence and proprietary research. This factor includes a Mobility Score (MS) measuring ease of travel, which focuses on visa-free (VF) travel, visa on arrival (VOA), eTA and eVisa (if issued within three days). Based on that data, we assigned Italy a Travel Score of 174 which means that Italy passport holders can enter a total of 174 destinations — either without a visa, through a visa on arrival or via an eTA.

Taxation in Italy ^{20% in total score}

For the Italy Taxation Score calculation, we relied on data from our network of tax vendors, news sources and tax authorities. Based on that data, we assigned Italy a Taxation Score of 40, meaning that Italy does not tax foreign incomes of resident citizens.

Perception ^{10% in total score}

For the Italy Perception Score calculation, we relied on the World Happiness Report, the Human Development Index and subjective factors from our networks’ experience to determine how each country’s citizens are perceived and recognised. Based on that data, we assigned Italy a Perception Score of 40, meaning that Italy citizens experience intermediate hostility.

Dual Citizenship ^{10% in total score}

For the Italy Dual Citizenship Score calculation, we relied on embassy data and our experience to assess the ability to hold dual citizenship. Based on that data, we assigned Italy a Dual Citizenship Score of 50, meaning that Italy citizens are almost always allowed to hold other citizenships.

Freedom ^{10% in total score}

For the Italy Freedom Score calculation, we relied on data and news reports on mandatory military service, government surveillance, press freedom and other factors to determine the personal freedom of citizens and expats. Based on that data, we assigned Italy a Freedom Score of 30, meaning that Italy citizens have intermediate freedom.