Obtain residency through one of Europe’s premier and most flexible investment programs. Italy offers non-EU investors and their families the opportunity to acquire legal residency through strategic capital contributions while enjoying friction-free access to the European Single Market, Schengen mobility, and world-class healthcare.

• Investment starting from €250,000

• Visa-free travel across Europe’s Schengen Area

• No minimum physical residency requirement ("No-Stay" flexibility)

•"Approval First, Pay Later" risk-free pre-approval mechanism

Italy's unique peninsula shapes a natural bridge connecting Southern Europe directly to North Africa and the Middle East. As the 3rd largest economy in the Eurozone and a core member of the G7, Italy offers unrivaled market access, a high standard of living, and an exceptional healthcare system.

• "Approval First, Pay Later" legal mechanism ensures zero investment risk prior to pre-approval

• "No-Stay" flexibility with no minimum annual presence required to maintain or renew residency

• Robust and active Golden Visa framework with unhindered availability

• Attractive High-Net-Worth fiscal regime (optional €200,000 flat tax on foreign income)

• Full legal rights to live, work, accept employment, or conduct business anywhere in Italy

• Pathway to Permanent Residency after 5 years and full EU Citizenship after 10 years

• Seamless visa-free access across the 29 Schengen Area countries

Applicants may qualify for residency through one of the following government-approved investment routes:

Innovative Startups

Direct equity investment into a company registered on the Italian Chamber of Commerce’s Special Register for Innovative Startups.

Minimum Investment

• €250,000 in an approved Innovative Startup

Active Italian Corporations

Purchase of shares or equity in a limited liability company (S.r.l) or joint-stock corporation (S.p.A.) tax-resident in Italy.

Minimum Investment

• €500,000 in an active Italian corporation

Philanthropic Donation

A non-recoverable contribution to public-interest projects in culture, education, research, or historical preservation.

Minimum Contribution

• €1,000,000 philanthropic donation

Italian Government Bonds

Purchase of sovereign debt securities (BTPs, CCTs, or CTZs) issued by the Italian Treasury, held for the duration of the permit.

Minimum Investment

• €2,000,000 in Italian Government Bonds

To qualify for the Italy Investor Visa Program, the main applicant must:

• Be a non-EU / non-EEA national and at least 18 years of age

• Not hold citizenship from restricted countries (e.g., Russia, Belarus)

• Have a clean criminal record from all countries of residence over the past 10 years

• Prove the legal origin and transferability of non-leveraged investment funds

• Demonstrate annual personal income of at least €8,500 from the preceding fiscal year

• Secure comprehensive private health insurance coverage in Italy

• Provide all required supporting documentation

The following family members may be included in the application:

• Spouse or legally recognized civil partner

• Dependent children under 18 years of age

• Physically or mentally challenged dependent children of any age

• Dependent parents aged 65 years or older

• Dependent parents under 65 years old (provided no other children are living in the country of origin to support them)

Step 1 – Initial Consultation & File Setup

Signing service agreement, document collection, eligibility assessment, and file preparation.

Step 2 – Online Application & Pre-Approval

Submission of the Nulla Osta application via the MIMIT digital portal for official pre-approval.

Step 3 – Visa Application & Processing

Upon receiving the Nulla Osta, submitting the D-Visa application at the local Italian Consulate.

Step 4 – Travel & Residence Permit Filing

Traveling to Italy on the D-Visa, filing the official residence permit (Permesso di Soggiorno) application, and paying local admin fees.

Step 5 – Capital Deployment

Transferring the full qualifying investment funds to the target entity, bond, or donation project within the mandatory timeframe.

Step 6 – Biometrics & Permit Issuance

Completing biometric procedures at the local police headquarters (Questura) and receiving the 2-year residence permit card.

All applications are subject to official government due diligence, background checks, and final approval by the Italian authorities. Program terms, fee structures, and regulatory requirements may change in accordance with government legislation.