Italy Italy Startup Visa — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇮🇹 Italy
Program
Italy Startup Visa
Local Name
Italia Startup Visa
Type
Startup
Status
Active
Initial Duration
24 months
Renewable
Yes
(24 mo)
Two-year residence permit for non-EU founders establishing innovative startups in Italy. Requires EUR 50k capital and Ministry approval.
💰 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Savings Required
$57,500
Application Fee
$100
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Degree Required
Required
Endorsement Required
Committee
Health Insurance
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
Worldwide
Regime Name
Progressive income tax 23-43%
Foreign Income Taxed
Yes
Capital Gains Taxed
Yes
🏆 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
Primary Residence
Required
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
online
Processing Time
30–60 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
📝 NOTES
Startup must be innovative SME with R&D >= 15% of turnover. Team needs 1/3 PhD or 2/3 Master degrees. EUR 50k for new, EUR 100k to join existing. Special status up to 9 years if growth demonstrated.
📋 ALSO IN ITALY
Italy also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Digital Nomad Visa (digital nomad visa)