Investor Visa for Italy
Also known as: Italy Golden Visa · Italy investor residence
What it grants
A two-year investor visa and residence permit for qualifying non-EU investors, renewable for three years if the investment or donation is maintained.
Competent authority: Investor Visa for Italy Committee, Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy
Research cutoff 2026-09-21 · 2 source references. Recheck material facts with the listed primary publishers before acting.
Quick answers
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- What does this route grant?
- A two-year investor visa and residence permit for qualifying non-EU investors, renewable for three years if the investment or donation is maintained.
- What is the published entry point?
- 250,000 EUR through Innovative startup. This is not the total family or professional cost.
- Is physical presence required?
- No universal day count is stated in this record. Renewal, permanent residence, tax and citizenship can use different presence tests.
- Can family be included?
- Eligible family members can use the applicable family procedures; relationship, accommodation and support evidence must be confirmed.
- Does it lead to citizenship?
- Citizenship is a later naturalization process and is not granted by the investor visa.
This route fits if…
- Non-EU investors seeking an Italian residence route
- Applicants preferring business, startup, bond or philanthropic options over property
Needs professional review
- Nationality restrictions
- Investment vehicle eligibility
- Nulla Osta evidence
- Three-month completion deadline
- Renewal and physical presence
01Summary
Italy's official program offers four strategic-asset routes: government bonds, an Italian company, an innovative startup or a philanthropic donation.
The applicant first obtains a Nulla Osta, then applies for the visa, enters Italy, requests the residence permit and completes the declared investment within the official deadline.
02Investment options
Innovative startup
250,000 EUR minInvestment in an eligible Italian innovative startup.
Italian limited company
500,000 EUR minInvestment in an eligible Italian company.
Philanthropic initiative
1,000,000 EUR minDonation to a qualifying public-interest initiative.
Government bonds
2,000,000 EUR minInvestment in qualifying Italian government bonds.
03Eligibility
- Non-EU nationality within current eligibility rules
- Nulla Osta approval
- Qualifying funds and investment commitment
- Completion after entry within the current deadline
04Family & dependents
Eligible family members can use the applicable family procedures; relationship, accommodation and support evidence must be confirmed.
- Spouse
- Eligible children
- Other qualifying family under Italian rules
06Timeline & duration
The official committee targets a Nulla Osta decision within 30 days after a compliant application; visa and residence steps follow.
Typical: 30-day committee target plus visa and permit processing · Duration: Two-year permit, renewable for three years if the qualifying investment or donation is maintained.
- Maintain the qualifying investment or donation
- Complete the current renewal filing and residence-card requirements
07Costs
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Government charges, investment capital, professional fees and other costs are separate. Figures are research references, not quotes; verify them with the responsible authority and qualified professional before acting.
Currency conversions use a reference EUR→USD rate of 1.08 as of 2026-09-19. All program amounts are stated in official currencies; verify current rates before budgeting.
08Documentation
Passport, CV and criminal-record evidence
primary
Proof of funds, lawful source and investment commitment
primary
Nulla Osta and visa documents
primary
09Path to PR & citizenship
Permanent residence
Long-term residence may become possible after qualifying lawful residence, subject to separate presence and integration rules.
Citizenship
Citizenship is a later naturalization process and is not granted by the investor visa.
10Risks & refusals
- Missing the post-entry investment deadline
- Ineligible asset
- Breaking the investment before renewal
- Nationality restriction
- Confusing residence with citizenship
11Rule versions tracked
Law changes create cohorts — the version in force when you first acquired your permit or filed may govern your case. Both open and closed versions stay on record.
it-iv4i-current2024-03-20 – presentactiveCurrent four-option investor visa with specified nationality restrictions.
- Verify restrictions and portal instructions at filing
12Sources of record
Draft next-review date: 2026-10-21. A listed link and checked date do not certify that a rule is current. Recheck material facts with the responsible authority and a qualified professional before acting.