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Residency · EuropeItaly Investor Visa
An Italian visa for investors in qualifying national assets, companies or philanthropic projects.
Decision summary
- What do you obtain?
- Italy Investor VisaRoute to citizenshipPermanent residence possible after five years;
- What does your family invest?
- EUR 250,000 innovative start-up; EUR 500,000 Italian company; EUR 1 million philanthropic initiative; EUR 2 million government bonds.
- What is additional?
- Information pending verification
- How long does it take?
- Committee assessment within 30 days of a complete application, then a 2-year visa from the consulate; the investment is due within three months of arrival.
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The Investor Visa Committee issues its assessment within 30 days of a complete application (the clock stops while extra information is requested); the investor then applies for a 2-year visa at an Italian consulate. The investment or donation must be made within three months of arrival in Italy.Full details below - Must you travel or live there?
- No specific physical-presence requirement is stated.
- What is the main drawback?
- The investment must be maintained for as long as the visa is valid.
- Family inclusion
- Spouse, Children, Parents · conditions apply
- Program status
- Operational
Overview
Italy offers an investor visa for qualifying investments or donations, subject to approval.
The figures below are researched and dated. Confirm them with your advisor before any decision.
Path to citizenship
10 yearsof residence before you can apply for citizenship
Permanent residence possible after five years; citizenship after ten years under specific conditions.
See every residency route to citizenship →Who this program may not suit
Taken from the facts recorded on this page. It may not suit you if:
- Your budget is below EUR 250,000, the minimum recorded investment, before fees and costs.
- Your nationality is excluded by the program's rules. Check your nationality
Investment pathways
- Investment pathway
- Italian government bonds; shares in Italian companies; or a philanthropic donation to public-interest projects.
- Minimum investment
- EUR 250,000 innovative start-up; EUR 500,000 Italian company; EUR 1 million philanthropic initiative; EUR 2 million government bonds.
Checked against official programme sources
Family inclusion
Spouse
Named in the rule
Children
Named in the rule
Parents
Named in the rule
Siblings
Not named in the rule
Ages, dependency and other conditions are in the rule below; confirm them for each family member.
- Eligible dependents
- Spouse, children and dependent parents may apply without additional investment.
Checked against official programme sources
Application process
- 1Create an account on the Investor Visa for Italy online portal, complete the forms, upload a passport, proof of funds and criminal record, and sign the final declaration electronically.
- 2The Committee secretariat runs a preliminary check, then the inter-ministerial Committee evaluates the application and issues its decision within 30 days; if approved, the clearance (nulla osta) is posted online.
- 3Within six months of the nulla osta, apply for the two-year investor visa at the Italian consulate or embassy in your country of residence.
- 4Within eight days of arriving in Italy, apply for a two-year permit of stay at the local police headquarters (Questura) and record the arrival details on the portal.
- 5Make the declared investment or donation within three months of arrival, then upload proof for the Committee to confirm; if it is not confirmed, the permit is revoked or not issued.
- 6If the investment is kept, apply at least 60 days before expiry for a three-year renewal, which needs a new nulla osta; after five years a long-term residence card can be requested.
Steps and timings can change; your advisor confirms the current process before you apply.
Indicative timelines
- Indicative processing timeframe
- The Investor Visa Committee issues its assessment within 30 days of a complete application (the clock stops while extra information is requested); the investor then applies for a 2-year visa at an Italian consulate. The investment or donation must be made within three months of arrival in Italy.
Checked against official programme sources
Investment and fees
Qualifying investment amounts and government fees are always shown separately. We do not publish single "total price" figures, as the total depends on family composition and circumstances.
Estimate for your family
- Investment for your family
- EUR 250,000
- Innovative start-up shares
- Known total so far
- EUR 250,000
- 5 cost items not yet included
Children are counted as 10 and parents as 60 unless you enter ages in the calculator. Full breakdown and ages
Qualifying investment
- Innovative start-up shares
- EUR 250,000
- Company shares
- EUR 500,000
- Public-interest donation
- EUR 1,000,000
- Government bonds
- EUR 2,000,000
- To be confirmed
- Government fees · Due diligence fees · Estimated additional costs · Investment holding period
Checked against official programme sources
Residence requirements
- Residence requirements
- No specific physical-presence requirement is stated.
- Renewal requirements
- A 2-year permit of stay, renewable for 3 years with a new committee clearance if the investment has been maintained; a long-term residence permit requires keeping the original investment for five years.
- Potential route to citizenship
- Permanent residence possible after five years; citizenship after ten years under specific conditions.
Checked against official programme sources
Due diligence and documentation
Applicants and included dependants undergo background and source-of-funds checks by the relevant authority. Documentation requirements are confirmed during preparation — no documents are needed for an initial consultation.
Considerations, limitations and risks
Important restrictions
The investment must be maintained for as long as the visa is valid.
- Residency is not citizenship; status typically requires renewal and continued compliance.
- Any route to citizenship depends on separate naturalisation law, often including residence and language requirements.
- Qualifying investment categories have changed in several jurisdictions in recent years.
- Tax residency is distinct from immigration status and requires specialist advice.
Status and authority
- Operational status
- Operational
- Official government authority
- Investor Visa for Italy Committee — Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy
- Nationality restrictions
- Suspended for Russian and Belarusian citizens, including dual nationals holding either passport.
- To be confirmed
- Legal basis
Programme rules change; your advisor confirms every figure before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Italy program currently open?
Program availability is confirmed during verification. Please speak with an advisor for the current status.
What is the minimum investment for Italy Investor Visa?
EUR 250,000 innovative start-up; EUR 500,000 Italian company; EUR 1 million philanthropic initiative; EUR 2 million government bonds.
Can my family be included?
Spouse, children and dependent parents may apply without additional investment.
Is there a minimum stay requirement for Italy Investor Visa?
No specific physical-presence requirement is stated.
How long does the process take?
The Investor Visa Committee issues its assessment within 30 days of a complete application (the clock stops while extra information is requested); the investor then applies for a 2-year visa at an Italian consulate. The investment or donation must be made within three months of arrival in Italy.
Does the Italy Investor Visa lead to citizenship?
Permanent residence possible after five years; citizenship after ten years under specific conditions.
Discuss Italy with an advisor.
Share your objectives in confidence. An advisor will outline the options that may be relevant to your family and circumstances.