€500K-2M investment. Pairs with €100K/yr lump sum tax (transformative)
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Take the Visa Wizard → Browse PropTren Map →The Investor Visa is one of Italy's primary residency routes for investors and high-net-worth individuals. €500K-2M investment. Pairs with €100K/yr lump sum tax (transformative)
This visa is designed for non-EU citizens. No income threshold — investment-based pathway.
After 5 years on this visa, you qualify for permanent residency in Italy. Citizenship becomes available after 10 years of continuous residence.
Lump sum tax €100K/year on global income (instead of progressive).
Holders pay a flat null% rate.
Important: €100K/year (was €100K, doubled in 2024 for new applicants) covers ALL global income for 15 years. Brutal advantage for high earners.
Online application — 30 days approval
30 days
Critical deadline
Renewable
WITHIN first year — game changer for high earners
Citizenship at year 10
The total cost of obtaining the Investor Visa ranges from €6,500 to €15,000, depending on lawyer choice, document translation needs, and country-specific fees.
Yes — the Italy Investor Visa allows family members to be included as dependents.
The Italy Investor Visa is renewable and leads to permanent residency after 5 years of continuous legal residence in Italy.
Citizenship is available after 10 years, subject to language exam (typically A2-B1) and integration interview.
This pathway is therefore valuable not only for relocation but as a long-term route to EU citizenship and freedom of movement across the Schengen area.
€2M Italian government bonds, OR. €500K Italian limited company shares, OR. €250K innovative startup investment, OR. €1M philanthropic donation (research/culture/education). Available to non-EU/EEA citizens.
No income requirement — this is an investor pathway requiring capital investment instead.
Lump sum tax €100K/year on global income (instead of progressive). Flat tax rate of null%. €100K/year (was €100K, doubled in 2024 for new applicants) covers ALL global income for 15 years. Brutal advantage for high earners.
Typical processing time is 60-120 days from submission. Plus 2-6 weeks for document preparation beforehand. Account for additional time at consulate appointments and post-arrival residency permit processing.
Application fee: €1,500. Lawyer assistance (recommended): €5,000 on average. Total: €6,500-€15,000 including all fees, translations, and apostilles.
Yes — after 5 years of continuous residence under this visa, you qualify for permanent residency. Citizenship is available after 10 years.
Yes. Spouse income requirement is typically covered. Each child adds 0% to the income threshold.
Lump sum tax was €100K, doubled to €200K/year for NEW applicants from Aug 2024. Investment must be MAINTAINED — selling triggers visa cancellation. No physical presence requirement (great for digital nomads)
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