Italy Italy Investor Visa — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇮🇹 Italy
Program
Italy Investor Visa
Local Name
Visto per Investitori
Type
Investor visa
Status
Active
Initial Duration
24 months
Renewable
Yes
(36 mo)
Two-year renewable residence permit for non-EU nationals investing in Italian startups, companies, government bonds, or philanthropic projects. Minimum EUR 250k for innovative startups.
🪙 INVESTMENT OPTIONS
| Type | Tier/Zone | Min Amount | USD Equivalent | Holding | Returnable | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Startup equity | Innovative startup | EUR 250,000 | $287,500 | 2yr | Yes | Optional |
| Company capital | Italian company | EUR 500,000 | $575,000 | 2yr | Yes | Optional |
| Donation | Philanthropic project | EUR 1,000,000 | $1,150,000 | -- | No | Optional |
| Government bonds | -- | EUR 2,000,000 | $2,300,000 | 2yr | Yes | Optional |
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Health Insurance
Not required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
Yes
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
18
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Flat tax
Flat Tax Fee
$345,000/yr
Regime Name
Flat tax on foreign income (EUR 300k/year from 2026, grandfathered at EUR 100k/200k)
Regime Duration
15 years
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Capital Gains Taxed
No
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Years to PR
5 years
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
10 years
Language Required
B1
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Schengen Access
Yes
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
Access granted
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
online
Processing Time
90–120 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
📝 NOTES
Flat tax on foreign income increased to EUR 300k/year from Jan 1, 2026 (was EUR 200k in 2025, EUR 100k pre-2025). Grandfathered rates for existing opt-ins. Family members pay EUR 50k each. Can be renewed up to 3 times retaining investment.
📋 ALSO IN ITALY
Italy also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Digital Nomad Visa (digital nomad visa)