Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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194. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the introduction of a digital nomad visa in Italy; if his Department is considering the introduction of a special work visa aimed at freelancers and remote workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19822/22]

Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael)
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Under the Employment Permits Acts, in order to work in the State, all non-EEA nationals require a valid employment permit or a relevant immigration permission from the Minister for Justice allowing them to enter the State to reside and work without the requirement for an employment permit.

The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment administers the employment permits legislation and criteria for the granting of employment permit permissions to take up employment in the State in an eligible job. The granting of an employment permit is subject to relevant criteria including a contract of employment with an employer in the State. An employment permit is employer and employee specific and cannot be transferred from one employer or occupation to another.

Where the foreign national is visa required, they must apply for a visa from the Department of Justice before travelling to the State.