Italy Investor Visa (Visto per Investitori)
Italy ITA
Last verified 2025-01-01Official source
Italy's Investor Visa offers non-EU nationals residency through qualifying investments in Italian startups (min €250,000), existing Italian companies (min €500,000), Italian government bonds (min €2,000,000), or philanthropic donations to projects of public interest (min €1,000,000). The two-year initial visa is renewable for three-year periods as long as the investment is maintained. Combined with Italy's €100,000 annual flat tax regime on foreign income, it is one of Europe's most tax-efficient investment residency options.
Program Details
- Category
- Investment
- Processing Time
- 3 months
- Application Fee
- $130
- Minimum Income
- N/A
- Minimum Investment
- $270,000
- Family Included
- Spouse and dependent children may be included as family members at no additional investment requirement
- Path to PR
- Yes — 5 years
- Path to Citizenship
- Yes — 10 years
- Physical Presence
- Must reside in Italy for the duration of the visa; investment must be maintained throughout the residency period
- Dual Citizenship
- Allowed
- Tax Impact
- Residency triggers Italian tax obligations; the €100,000 annual flat tax substitute on all foreign-source income is particularly advantageous for high-net-worth investors and may be combined with family members at €25,000 each per year
- Renewal Cost
- $130
Key Requirements
- ✓One of the qualifying investments: €250,000 in an Italian innovative startup, €500,000 in an Italian company, €2,000,000 in Italian government bonds, or €1,000,000 philanthropic donation
- ✓Nulla Osta (clearance certificate) from the Italian Ministry of Economic Development
- ✓Proof of source of funds and legitimate origin of investment capital
- ✓Clean criminal record
- ✓Valid health insurance for Italy
- ✓Proof of accommodation in Italy
Nationality Restrictions
This program restricts applications from nationals of: EU/EEA nationals do not require this visa
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