Residency by Investment
Italy Investor Visa
The Italy Investor Visa programme* is designed to attract foreign investors by providing them with a pathway to residency and ultimately citizenship. This programme allows individuals to invest in various sectors of the Italian economy, while also enjoying the rich cultural heritage and vibrant lifestyle that Italy has to offer.
- Minimum investment
- €250,000
- Residency requirement
- After two years, then for consecutive three-year periods
- Citizenship
- After 10 years physical residence
- Processing time
- 3–4 months for investor visa
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Benefits of Italy Residence by Investment
The Italy Residence by Investment Programme offers many benefits, including:
- The right to live, work, and undertake business in Italy.
- Residence valid for an initial two years, renewable for consecutive three-year periods.
- Ability to apply for an EU permanent residence permit after five years of residence.
- Ability to apply for citizenship after 10 years of physical residence in Italy.
- Ability to include family members in an application.
General Requirements
- Non-EU national
- Possess sufficient funds to make the investment
- Travel requirement to apply for the Investor Visa Residence Permit
- No physical residence requirement
- No interview requirement
- No language requirement for residence
Investment Options
Residence by Investment in Italy is available through one of four options:
- 01
Government Bonds
Applicants can invest €2 million in Italian government bonds.
- 02
Limited Company
Applicants can invest €500,000 in a limited company that is incorporated and operating in Italy.
- 03
Innovative Start-Up
Applicants can invest €250,000 in an Italian innovative start-up company.
- 04
Philanthropic Initiative
Applicants can invest €1 million in a philanthropic initiative.
The following basic fees apply:
- Investor Visa Residence Permit Fee
Combination investments are not allowed, but the applicant can either pay from an individual bank account or from a company account.
Application Process
Italy’s Residence by Investment application process consists of six steps:
- 1
Step 1
Apply online for a ‘Nulla Osta’ (a certificate of ‘no impediment’) with the Investor Visa for Italy (IV4I) Committee, which has 30 days to process the request.
- 2
Step 2
Within six months of receiving the Nulla Osta, apply for an Investor Visa at the local Italian Consulate or Embassy.
- 3
Step 3
Enter Italy with the Investor Visa within two years of receiving the Investor Visa, and, within eight days of entry, apply to the local police for the Investor Visa Residence Permit.
- 4
Step 4
Wait for the residence permit, which will only be issued if the investor can show that the investment requirements were met within three months of his or her entry into Italy, and which lasts for two years.
- 5
Step 5
Apply to the IV4I Committee to receive a new Nulla Osta and renew the residence permit for a further three years.
- 6
Step 6
After five years of residence, the investor can apply for a renewal of the investor residence permit for a further three years or apply for an EU permanent residence permit.
Frequently Asked Questions
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