The Digital Nomad and remote workers visa is processed entirely outside Italy, meaning that the competent Italian Consulate, based on the applicant's residence location, will process the application. The availability of appointments to lodge the application depends on each Consulate, and the processing timing is the standard one for national D visas. The "Golden visa," i.e., the Italian investor visa, has a fast-track route that allows applicants to lodge their authorization (nulla osta) application and get a response within the following 30 days. Visa stamping at Italian Consulates and residence permit applications once in Italy are also treated through fast-track channels.
