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Italy's official Investor Visa offers a two-year residence route through an innovative startup, Italian company, philanthropic initiative or government bonds, renewable for three years if maintained.
Outcome
2-year investor residence
Renewal
3 years if maintained
Lowest option
EUR 250,000 innovative startup
Property route
No
Overview
The applicant first obtains a Nulla Osta from the Investor Visa for Italy Committee.
After visa issuance and entry, the residence permit is requested and the declared investment must be completed within the current deadline.
The route grants residence, not citizenship.
1 draft route record in Italy
Physical presence note
Long-term residence and citizenship require separate qualifying-residence analysis.
PR & naturalization
The investor permit can form part of lawful residence, but permanent residence and citizenship have separate conditions.
Tax note
Italy's tax residence and special new-resident regime are separate from visa eligibility. Tax advice is given only by a qualified tax professional.
Documents note
The portal requires identity, CV, criminal, financial-resource and investment-commitment evidence for the Nulla Osta.
Frequently asked
Can I qualify by buying a home?
No. The official four options are an innovative startup, Italian company, philanthropic initiative or government bonds.
When is the investment made?
The official process requires the declared investment after entry and within the current post-entry deadline.