Just so you can't say, "But, no one told us!", please be aware that any form of work performed while in Italy - even "virtual" work performed online, would still be a violation of the tourist visa (waiver).

Granted, the likelihood of getting caught is small, but it can and does happen and the penalties can be quite steep.

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Hi, I noticed when I was in Rome this pas.t April, a number of American "street performers". Since they get paid by donations of passersby, are they in danger of being penalized or deported? I ask this because street performing such as singing or playing an instrument is an easy way to make some quick extra money.

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It is, indeed, illegal to perform any type of work whether for salary or for donations while in Italy on a tourist (or other non-work permissible) visa.

By doing so (accepting donations for street performances, for example) you are taking money from those who are legally entitled to perform such work.

Also, I would not be surprised to learn than any type of busking requires a permit.

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It may be illegal but it's everywhere. The police could only do so much.

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