Europe • Italy
Italy Golden Visa
€250,000+
Investment amount
4+ months
Processing time
2 years
Investment return
The Investor Visa for Italy has been in place since 2017. Foreign nationals first obtain an investor visa, travel to Italy, and then apply for a residence permit.
The minimum investment required is €250,000. Only citizens of non-EU countries are eligible, and family members including a spouse, children, and parents can obtain residency with the main applicant.
5 benefits you can secure with the Italy Golden Visa
Italian residents visit the Schengen Area without a visa and spend up to 90 days out of 180 there.
Italian residents visit the Schengen Area without a visa and spend up to 90 days out of 180 there.
The Italy Investor Visa grants entry to the country even when borders are closed. Residents may stay without time limits and are not required to live in Italy.
Investors can become Italian tax residents and pay a flat tax of €300,000 annually on worldwide income, with the regime valid for up to 15 years.
Italian residents can open euro, dollar and other currency accounts in the EU for international transfers and savings.
Investors can apply for citizenship after residing in Italy for 10 years.
One investment, residency for all
The spouse, children, and parents can get Italian residency with the investor under one application.
Investment options for the Italy Golden Visa
Italy offers investors two options: investing in an innovative startup or a local company. The investment must be kept to maintain and renew residency.
Innovative startup — €250,000+
Purchase a share or equity in an innovative Italian startup approved by the government.
Innovative startup | Purchase a share or equity in an innovative Italian startup approved by the government. |
Business — €500,000+
Purchase a share or equity in an active Italian limited liability company.
Business | Purchase a share or equity in an active Italian limited liability company. |
Italy Golden Visa
Residence in Italy by investment with access to the Schengen Area.
The Investor Visa for Italy has been in place since 2017. Foreign nationals first obtain an investor visa, travel to Italy, and then apply for a residence permit.
The minimum investment required is €250,000. Only citizens of non-EU countries are eligible, and family members including a spouse, children, and parents can obtain residency with the main applicant.
Muhammad Shoaib
Head of the Immigration Department
Schedule a meeting at one of the offices or online. A lawyer will analyze the situation, calculate the cost and help you find a solution based on your goals.