Italy Elective Visa
A passive income–based residency route for non-EU nationals seeking long-term EU residency without the need for investment or employment sponsorship. Italy's Elective Residence Visa provides Schengen travel access, family inclusion, and a clear pathway to permanent residency and citizenship, subject to eligibility and legal requirements.
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Program Overview
The Italy Elective Residence Permit (ERP) is a long-term residency option for non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals who can demonstrate that they have sufficient stable and ongoing income to support themselves and their families without employment in Italy. It is ideal for retirees, passive income earners, and individuals with substantial recurring income who want to live in Italy without working locally.
This permit leads to legal residency in Italy and provides a pathway toward permanent residency and, ultimately, Italian citizenship, subject to eligibility and legal requirements.
Eligiblity Criteria
To qualify for Italy's Elective Residence Visa in 2026, applicants must meet several requirements:
1. Nationality
You must be a non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizen.
2. Passive Income
The Elective Residence Visa requires proof of ongoing, stable passive income from outside Italy — such as pensions, rental income, dividends, interest, or similar recurring revenue.
Starting in 2026, the minimum passive income requirement is:
Main applicant: €32,000 per annum
Main Applicant & Spouse: €38,000 per annum
Each dependent child: €6,200 per annum
Qualifying passive income can include rental income, pensions, dividends, interest, investment income, returns from stocks and bonds, trust distributions, royalties, and other regular, verifiable passive earnings, provided the income is stable, recurring, and legally sourced.
Application Requirements
To qualify for Italy's Elective Residence Visa:
The applicant must be a non-EU/EEA/Swiss national
Clean criminal record and background checks are required
Proof of passive income earnings in-line with the program requirements
Family members may be included under the same application, subject to eligibility.
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