Italy Investors Visa
An investment-based residency route for non-EU nationals seeking long-term EU residency with flexible stay requirements. Provides Schengen travel access and a pathway to permanent residency and citizenship, subject to eligibility and legal requirements.
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Program Overview
The Italy Investor Visa is a residency-by-investment program that allows non-EU nationals to obtain legal residency in Italy by making a qualifying investment into the Italian economy. The program is designed to attract international investors and high-net-worth individuals seeking long-term European residency through structured and regulated investment routes.
This visa provides a clear pathway to temporary residency, permanent residency, and ultimately Italian citizenship, subject to eligibility and legal requirements.
Eligible Investment Options
To qualify for Italy's Investors Visa, applicants must complete one of the approved investment routes under current legislation.
Applicants must choose one of the following qualifying investment routes:
€2,000,000 in Italian government bonds
€500,000 in equity or shares of an Italian company
€250,000 in an innovative Italian start-up
€1,000,000 philanthropic donation to a public-interest project
Note: Direct real estate purchases do not qualify under this program.
Application Requirements
To qualify for Italy's Investors Visa:
The applicant must be a non-EU/EEA/Swiss national
A qualifying investment must be completed and maintained
Clean criminal record and background checks are required
Funds must originate from outside Italy
Family members may be included under the same application, subject to eligibility.
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