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🇮🇹 Italy

Golden Visa

Italy's Golden Visa (Investor Visa for Italy) grants residency through qualifying investments. Four investment options: €250,000 in innovative startups, €500,000 in Italian companies, €2 million in government bonds, or €1 million donation to public interest projects. Investment must be maintained for minimum 5 years. Not subject to immigration quotas. Initial 2-year permit, renewable for 3 years. Optional €300,000 flat tax on foreign income (increased from €200,000 in 2026). No minimum stay requirement. Family members included. Path to PR after 5 years, citizenship after 10.

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Processing Time

30-90 days for Nulla Osta, then visa within 6 months

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Cost

€250,000-€2,000,000 investment + minimal visa fees

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Duration

2 years initial, 3 years on renewal

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Work Rights

Can live, work, and study in Italy

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Renewability

Renewable while investment maintained

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Investment in qualifying category
  • 2Proof of funds and legal source
  • 3Nulla Osta from Investor Visa Committee
  • 4Clean criminal record (past 10 years)
  • 5Make investment within 3 months of arrival
  • 6Maintain investment for 5 years

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