The Italy Golden Visa, also known as the Investor Visa, offers non-EU nationals a streamlined path to residency through investment in 2024. This visa program requires a minimum investment of €250,000 investment in Italian company shares. Successful applicants and their families gain residency, with the possibility of renewal every two years and eligibility for permanent residency after five years. The program allows visa holders to live, work, and study in Italy, providing access to the EU Schengen Zone for seamless travel across Europe.
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| Criterion | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | 1. Investor Visa Program |
| 2. Elective Residence Program | |
| Investment Options | Investor Visa: |
| • Government bonds: €2 million | |
| • Italian company shares: €500,000 | |
| • Innovative startups: €250,000 | |
| • Public interest projects: €1 million | |
| Initial Permit Duration | 2 years |
| Renewal Period | 3 years |
| Processing Time | 90-120 days |
| Investment Timeline | Must invest within 3 months of entry |
| Physical Stay Requirement | No minimum stay requirement |
| Path to Citizenship | 10 years of residence |
| Property Requirement | • Must purchase or rent residential property |
| • Required after approval | |
| Notable Benefits | • Visa-free Schengen travel |
| • Right to live, work, and study | |
| • Access to healthcare and education | |
| • No permanent stay required | |
| Family Inclusion | • Spouse |
| • Children | |
| • Dependent parents | |
| Key Requirements | • Clean criminal record |
| • Valid passport | |
| • Proof of investment/income | |
| • Residential property |
Italy Golden Visa, offers residence to individuals and their families through significant economic contributions to the country.
Benefits include the right to live, work, and study in Italy, visa-free travel within the Schengen Area, and access to a rich cultural and historical heritage.
Benefits include the right to live, work, and study in Italy, visa-free travel within the Schengen Area, and access to a rich cultural and historical heritage.
The minimum investment starts at EUR 250,000 for investments in innovative startups. However, since such investments can carry high risks, our recommendation for you is to purchase shares of reliable companies. In this case, the minimum investment amount starts at EUR 500,000.
Yes, the main applicant can include their spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents in the application.
There are no specific residence or physical presence requirements.
Required documents include a valid passport, proof of investment, health insurance, a clean criminal record, and other supporting documents.
Yes, after maintaining residence for ten years, investors may be eligible to apply for Italian citizenship.
Applicants must choose a qualifying investment, submit the application with the necessary documents, and undergo a due diligence process.
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