Italy Golden Visa

Italy Golden Visa, Home to many great works of art and architecture, Italy’s strategic location in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea makes it an ideal place to live. Italy is a founding member of the EU and the third-largest economy in the eurozone. Italian residents enjoy high standards of living, education, and healthcare, and a unique quality of life.

Benefits of the Italy Golden Visa program
Visa-free travel to Europe’s Schengen Area.
Residence in a country with a rich culture, attractive industries, and major global cities
No permanent stay in Italy required
Access to excellent medical care and education facilities
Citizenship may be available after 10 years of residence (under special conditions)

Investment options/Requirements of the Italy Golden Visa Program

nvestor Visa Program

Satisfy one of the following three requirements:

A minimum of EUR 2 million in Italian government bonds

A minimum of EUR 500,000 in Italian shares (reduced to EUR 250,000 if investing in innovative start-ups)

A minimum of EUR 1 million in projects of public interest in Italy, such as culture, education, ecology, immigration management, research and development, arts, and heritage. This is a non-refundable donation.

The investment needs to be maintained during the validity of the visa. A spouse children, and dependent parents of the main applicant may also request a visa without additional investment.

Procedure/Time frame for Italy residence by investment
The visa is granted for two years and is renewable for a further three-year period, provided that the investment is maintained. It is expected that the process of obtaining the visa will take 90–120 days from the date of application. The investment must be made within three months of entry into the country. To obtain the visa under the Investor Visa Program, investors must purchase or rent residential real estate in Italy following approval. Under the Elective Residence Program, applicants must demonstrate a stable income and have residential real estate following approval. Permanent residence is possible after five years, provided the investor has relocated to Italy.

There is no minimum number of days of physical presence in Italy required.