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Italy

Italy, renowned for its remarkable art and architecture, boasts a prime location at the center of the Mediterranean, making it a highly desirable place to live. As a founding member of the European Union and the third-largest economy in the eurozone, Italy offers its residents a high quality of life, with excellent standards in education, healthcare, and overall living conditions.

  • Investment

    Minimum investment from EUR 250,000 to EUR 2 million

  • Key benefit

    The right to live, work, and study in Italy

The Italy Residence by Investment Program

Italy, a world-renowned tourist destination with iconic cities like Milan, Rome, and Venice, offers investors access to a strong and well-connected EU market.
Its strategic location and excellent infrastructure make it a prime gateway to Europe and beyond. The country boasts a stable economy, high living standards, and a rich cultural heritage that appeals to global investors. A range of investment options is available, each with varying entry points to suit different profiles. Successful applicants gain residence rights within three to four months. Residency includes the ability to live, work, and travel freely within the Schengen Zone. Italy also offers a welcoming lifestyle, with top-tier healthcare, education, and a vibrant cultural scene.

Benefits of Italyresidency by investment

Visa-free travel to Europe’s Schengen Area

No permanent stay in Italy required

Access to excellent medical care and education facilities

Citizenship may be available after 10 years of residence

Requirements for the Italy Investor Residence Program

To qualify for residence status in Italy, applicants can choose to invest in either of the following two program options:

  1. Investor Visa Program

    Satisfy one of the following three requirements:

  • A minimum of EUR 2 million in Italian government bonds
  • A minimum of EUR 500,000 in Italian shares (reduced to EUR 250,000 if investing in innovative start-ups)
  • A minimum of EUR 1 million in projects of public interest in Italy, such as culture, education, ecology, immigration management, research and development, arts, and heritage. This is a non-refundable donation.
  • The investment needs to be maintained during the validity of the visa. A spouse, children, and dependent parents of the main applicant may also request a visa without additional investment.
  1.  Elective Residence Program

    A further qualifying option, the Elective Residence Program is suitable for individuals who can prove their stable annual income at a certain quantity from abroad.

Procedures for the Italy golden visa

The visa is initially issued for two years and can be renewed for an additional three years, as long as the investment is maintained. The application process typically takes between 90 and 120 days from the submission date.
Once approved, the investment must be completed within three months of entering Italy. For the Investor Visa Program, applicants are required to purchase or rent residential property in Italy after receiving approval. Similarly, under the Elective Residence Program, applicants must show proof of a stable income and secure residential real estate post-approval. Permanent residency may be granted after five years, provided the applicant has established residence in Italy.

Italy Residence by Investment Program

Frequently Asked Questions

This program offers residence to individuals and their families through significant economic contributions to Italy's economy.

  • Investor Visa Program:

    • A minimum of EUR 2 million in Italian government bonds.

    • A minimum of EUR 500,000 in Italian shares (reduced to EUR 250,000 if investing in innovative start-ups).

    • A minimum of EUR 1 million in public interest projects in Italy, such as culture, education, ecology, immigration management, research and development, arts, and heritage. This is a non-refundable donation.

  • Elective Residence Program:

    • Suitable for individuals who can prove a stable annual income from abroad.

  • The right to live, work, and study in Italy.

  • Visa-free travel within the Schengen Area.

  • Access to Italy’s high-quality medical care and education facilities.

  • No permanent stay in Italy required.

  • Citizenship may be available after 10 years of residence under special conditions.

The process of obtaining the visa is expected to take 90–120 days from the date of application.

Yes, the main applicant can include their spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents in the application.

There are no specific residence or physical presence requirements.

Required documents include:

  • A valid passport.

  • Proof of investment or contribution.

  • A clean criminal record.

  • Other supporting documents as specified by the authorities.

Yes, after maintaining residence for ten years, investors may be eligible to apply for Italian citizenship by naturalization.

Applicants must:

  1. Choose a qualifying investment.

  2. Submit the application with the necessary documents.

  3. Undergo a due diligence process.

  4. Purchase or rent residential real estate in Italy following approval (for the Investor Visa Program).

  5. Demonstrate a stable income and have residential real estate following approval (for the Elective Residence Program).