Italy
Italy
Program: Investor Visa Program or Elective Residence Program
Investment minimum: EUR 250,000
Investor Visa Program
- Minimum of EUR 2 million in Italian government bonds
- Minimum of EUR 500,000 investment in companies operating in Italy (reduced to EUR 250,000 if investing in innovative start-ups)
- A minimum of EUR 1 million in projects of public interest in Italy: culture, education, ecology, immigration management, scientific research and development, arts, and natural heritage. This is a non-refundable donation
Elective Residence Program:
- Best for individuals who can prove a stable annual income at a certain quantity from abroad
Investment holding period:
- Must hold on to the investment throughout your time in Italy.
Time to residence: 3-4 months
Residency requirements:
- Make investment 3 months within arrival to Italy.
- Visa is valid for 2 years
- Available for a 3-year renewal – while keeping ownership of an investment
Eligible dependents:
- Spouse
- Children under the age of 18
- Dependent children under the age of 24 (full-time students)
- Parents, grandparents, grandchildren and siblings who are wholly dependent on the applicant
Key advantages:
- The right to live, work, and study in Italy
- Visa-free travel within Europe’s Schengen Area
- Not required to permanently stay in Italy
- Access to excellent medical care and education facilities
- Ability to apply for lump-sum tax status
Time to citizenship: Can apply after 10 years of residence