Citizenship & Residency by Investment | Global Mobility Solutions
Italy
Golden Visa Program
About
Capital: Rome
Population: 58,915,561
Language: Italian
GDP per capita: 41,091 USD
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Visa Free Countries: 120+ countries, including Schengen Zone, USA (w/ETA), Canada (w/ETA),
UK (w/ETA), Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, Mauritius, Philippines, South Korea
Italy Golden Visa Program Overview
The Italy Golden Visa, officially known as the Investor Visa for Italy, is among the most attractive
investor residency programs in Europe and the Schengen Area. It provides foreign investors and their
immediate family members (spouse and minor children) with the opportunity to obtain an Italian
residence permit without the obligation to relocate their primary residence to Italy.
Key Advantages
- No Upfront Investment Required: The qualifying
investment is made only after the visa has been
approved and must be completed within three
months of the Investor’s arrival in Italy. - Right to Work and Business Freedom: Both the
Investor and their spouse are permitted to work in Italy. The residence permit may also be converted into a work permit, subject to meeting
the applicable legal requirements.
- Priority Visa Processing: Applications for the
Investor Visa benefit from priority handling by Italian Consulates, with processing times typically ranging between one and two weeks. - No Minimum Stay Obligation: The Investor Visa is the only Italian residence option that does not require the holder to spend a minimum amount of time in Italy, making it ideal for internationally mobile investors.
- Italy as a Strategic European Hub: Italy’s central
position in Europe provides seamless access to the Schengen Area, offering excellent connectivity across major European and international markets. Combined with its renowned lifestyle, infrastructure, and quality of services, Italy serves as an ideal base for investors seeking European access without relocation constraints.
- Pathway to Permanent Residence and Citizenship:
If the Investor chooses to become an Italian tax resident and comply with local tax requirements,
permanent residence may be requested after five years, with eligibility for Italian citizenship after ten years. - Favourable Tax Positioning: Spending fewer than 183 days per year in Italy may avoid Italian tax residency, subject to conditions.
Requirements
The Principal Applicant
The principal applicant must meet ALL
of the requirements below:
- A fully completed application form, duly signed with a digital signature.
- A detailed curriculum vitae outlining the applicant’s professional background.
- Confirmation of the selected qualifying investment type.
- A bank letter confirming sufficient funds and completion of due diligence in accordance with FATF anti–money laundering standards.
- Police clearance certificates confirming a clean criminal record from all countries of residence in the last ten years.
Qualifying Dependents
To qualify as dependents, applicants must be:
- Spouse
- Children under 18
- Dependent children aged over 18*
- Dependent parents* or
- Parents over 65 years of age*
*under certain specific conditions
Investment Options
Invest at least € 250,000 in equity instruments of a Startup company based and operating in Italy
Invest at least € 500,000 in equity instruments of a company based and operating in Italy
Purchase at least € 2 million in government bonds
Donate at least € 1 million in philanthropic funding supporting projects of public interest in the
field of culture, education, immigration, scientific research, recovery of cultural assets and landscapes.
Process Overview
Total Processing Time: 1-2 weeks
Step 1
Filing of the application
Step 2
Application approval by the Ministry (30-60 days)
Step 3
Applying for the Golden Visa
Step 4
Arrival in Italy and application for a residence permit
Step 5
Executing the investment (within 3 months from arrival date)
Step 6
Maintaining and renewing the residence permit
Note: The Investor must maintain the original qualifying investment for the full duration of the residence permit. Any change or withdrawal of the investment will result in permit revocation and prevent renewal.
The Investor residence permit is valid for two years and may be renewed without limitation for additional three-year periods, provided the investment is maintained.
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