In 2017 Italy introduced the “Investor Visa for Italy”
Nationals of non-EU member states who intend to make an investment or a donation in Italy, are eligible to apply. It is a two year visa given to non-EU citizens who choose to make large investments in Italy. Doing so will grant them the right to stay in Italy as long term residents and eventually, if they choose, as citizens. If you are invested in the Italian Golden Visa programme we have a team of lawyers ready to talk to you today.
Why apply for a
Golden Visa Italy
People love Italy, as Italy is actually a wonderful country: wonderful food, huge historic background, a central country in Europe for businesses, art, and investment too. Plus, residency here provides interesting tax benefits.
How much is required to invest?
Unlike, Ireland and Portugal, Italy does not have an option of a larger real estate investment. However, there are some other attractive options – you can make an investment of €250,000 into a startup business and be eligible for the Visa .You are also not required to make the investment until your Visa is approved, this limits risk of losing your investment if your Visa is denied.
Investment options include:
You are eligible for an Italian Investor Visa if you are a non-EU citizen, and make a single investment into one of the following:
- €2,000,000 investment into a Government Bond issued by the Italian Republic.
- A loan of €1,000,000 company incorporated and operating in Italy.
- €250,000 – €500,000 invested into an innovative startup; or
- You can make a philanthropic donation of €1,000,000 and support public interest in the fields of culture, education, immigration management, scientific research, preservation of cultural and natural heritage.
Eligibility Criteria:
You must be at least 18 years old at the time they start the application procedure
You must have clean criminal records and be in a good state of health which must be documented
You must invest at least half a million euros in a start-up company which activates in an innovative field or;
Will invest at least one million euros in an Italian company which meets certain criteria imposed by the government or;
Will invest at least one million euros in a project which has a positive effect on the Italian economy or;
Will invest at least 2 million euros by purchasing bonds approved and issued by the Italian government.
Frequently Asked Questions
You are eligible for an Italian Investor Visa if you are a non-EU citizen, and make a single investment into one of the following:
- A Government Bond issued by the Italian Republic.
- A company incorporated and operating in Italy.
- An innovative startup; or
- You make a philanthropic donation. You can support public interest in the fields of culture, education, immigration management, scientific research, preservation of cultural and natural heritage.
- Fill in an application on the official website for the Italy Golden Visa
- Submit the required documents
- Download the Final Declaration and sign it electronically before submitting it.
- The Investor Visa Committee Secretariat will check your documents. If they are all in order, you will get a green light and the Golden Investor Visa Committee will then evaluate your application
- The Golden Investor Visa Committee will assess your application.
- You will receive a decision within 30 days.
Once the Italian Golden Investor Visa Committee reaches a decision, you have six months to apply for a visa at the nearest Italian Embassy or Consulate.
- You need the Nulla Osta as well as hard copies of all the documents you have submitted. You may be required to submit additional documents as well.
- Once the Italian Embassy/Consulate grants you the visa, you have two years to use it to enter Italy.
The Italian Investor Visa is valid for two years. During this time, you can use the visa to enter Italy and get a Residence Permit.
The Residence Permit for an Investor Visa is also valid for 2 years, starting from the date of entry. You can apply to renew it for another three years by applying at least 60 days before it expires.
No, the Investor Visa for Italy programme does not foresee any restriction on specific nationalities.
No, the investment must be allocated to one eligible startup or joint stock company.
From the date of application submission, the processing time is between 90-120 days. The investment must be then made three months before entering the country.
There is no minimum number of days required to be physically present in Italy, but the investor must not stay out of the country for more than 365 days.
