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Italy Residence Permit

Italy Golden Visa—a program for investors

Price

From €250,000

Timeline

1-3 months

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Background

More than 200 applications

Were submitted for the Investor Visa for Italy in 2025—the highest number since the program’s launch in 2017

The most popular investment options

Are investments of €500,000 in Italian companies and €250,000 in innovative startups; investments in government bonds and charitable projects are used much less frequently

Holders of Italy’s “Golden Visa” receive the following benefits:

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Obtaining residency without the need for preliminary physical presence in the republic

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Flexibility of financial instruments: from venture investments to reliable government bonds

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Transaction security: the transfer of assets is carried out strictly after the issuance of preliminary clearance (Nulla Osta)

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Joint relocation with immediate family members

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Legal residence, employment, and use of Italy's infrastructure

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The privilege of visa-free short-term travel across all Schengen Agreement states.

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No language tests required at the stage of issuing the investor visa

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A realistic possibility of renewing the residence permit, and in the future — obtaining EU permanent residency and a passport

Requirements for obtaining an Italian investor visa under the Golden Visa program:

€250,000

An investment in an innovative startup registered in Italy’s special government registry of innovative companies

€500,000

€1,000,000

€2,000,000

Eligible Participants for the Program

  • spouse or registered partner (if recognized under Italian law)
  • minor children
  • adult children who are dependents and unmarried, provided they meet the requirements of Italian law
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