Italy Investor Visa
Italy's Investor Visa (Visto Investitori) offers a pathway to Italian residency through investment in government bonds, Italian companies, innovative startups, or philanthropy. A 2-year renewable visa leading to permanent residency and eventually citizenship.
Italy's Investor Visa (Visto Investitori) grants residency to non-EU nationals through one of four investment routes: an innovative startup from EUR €250,000, an Italian company from EUR €500,000, government bonds from EUR €2,000,000, or a philanthropic donation from EUR €1,000,000. This 2-year renewable visa leads to permanent residency after 5 years and Italian citizenship after 10 years of legal residence.
Investment Options
Startup Investment
EUR €250,000Invest in an innovative Italian startup recognized by the Ministry of Economic Development.
- Lowest threshold available
- Italian startup ecosystem
- 30-day pre-approval target
Existing Company
EUR €500,000Purchase shares in an existing Italian company incorporated and resident in Italy.
- Must be Italian-resident company
- Equity stake purchase
- Notarized share transfer required
Government Bonds
EUR €2,000,000Invest in Italian government bonds. Must be held for at least 2 years.
- Sovereign debt investment
- 2-year minimum hold
- Managed through Italian bank
Philanthropic Donation
EUR €1,000,000Donate to a public interest project (cultural, educational, research, or social). Non-refundable.
- Culturally significant projects
- Ministry of Culture approval
- Non-refundable donation
Who Is This For?
- Non-EU nationals aged 18+ with qualifying investment commitment
- Clean criminal record with no ongoing criminal proceedings
- Innovative startup investment of EUR €250,000+
- Italian company investment of EUR €500,000+ creating Italian jobs
- Italian government bonds of EUR €2,000,000+
- Philanthropic donation to Italian culture, education, or research of EUR €1,000,000+
- Adequate financial means to support yourself in Italy (no public benefit claims)
How It Works
- 1
Investment Selection
Choose from four qualifying investment types based on your goals: innovative startup, established Italian company, government bonds, or philanthropy.
- 2
Pre-Clearance (Nulla Osta)
Apply online to the Italian Investor Visa Committee for pre-clearance. The official target is a decision within 30 days (often 45–60 in practice) — still one of the fastest government decisions in Europe.
- 3
Visa Application at Italian Consulate
With nulla osta in hand, apply for the investor visa at the Italian consulate in your home country. Visa issued for 2 years.
- 4
Investment Completion
Complete the qualifying investment within 3 months of entering Italy. Register with Italian municipality (comune).
- 5
Residence Permit
Apply for Italian residence permit (permesso di soggiorno) at the local immigration office. Initially 2 years, then 3-year periods; no fixed day-count rule to renew — just maintain the investment and apply at least 60 days before expiry.
- 6
EU Permanent Residence
After 5 years: apply for long-term residence (soggiornanti di lungo periodo). Unlike the investor permit itself, this step requires meeting the standard EU continuity test — absences capped at roughly 6 consecutive / 10 total months across the 5 years.
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Citizenship
After 10 years of legal residence: apply for Italian citizenship — the standard non-EU naturalization period, with no investor fast-track. Requires B1-level Italian and a minimum income for the prior 3 years.
Country Location
Why ITC iLand for This Program?
ITC iLand has guided over 100 families through global citizenship and residency by investment programs — from Caribbean second passports to European Golden Visas. We work with government-authorized agents in each jurisdiction and bring 25+ years of international immigration expertise to ensure your application is compliant, complete, and processed without delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
EUR €250,000 in an Italian innovative startup (società innovativa) is the minimum investment threshold. The startup must be registered in the Italian Business Register as an innovative startup.
Investing EUR €2,000,000 in Italian government bonds (Buoni del Tesoro Poliennali) held for at least 2 years. This is the highest investment threshold but lowest risk as bonds are government-backed.
In spirit, yes — this is not a non-domicile program, and the permit is tied to your registered address in Italy. That said, renewing the investor permit itself carries no formal day-count rule, only that the investment stays maintained. The next step up — EU permanent residence after 5 years — does apply a stricter, formal continuity test (absences capped at roughly 6 consecutive / 10 total months).
After 10 years of continuous legal residence in Italy — the standard non-EU naturalization period, with no fast-track for investors. Requires B1-level Italian, a minimum income for the prior 3 years, and the same continuous-residence test used for permanent residence. Italian citizens have EU citizenship and can live, work, and study across all EU member states.
Yes. Family reunification is available for your spouse, minor children, and dependent adult children once you hold the investor visa.
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