- Latest Update: February 6, 2026
Italy Golden Visa – Investor visa
The Italy Golden Visa, officially known as the Investor Visa for Italy, is a residency-by-investment program launched in on November 16, 2017 to attract foreign capital and strengthen the country’s immigration system. It grants an initial 2-year residence permit to non-EU nationals who make a qualifying investment in Italy. Investment options range from a minimum of €250,000 in innovative startups to €2 million in Italian government bonds, with other routes including €500,000 in an Italian company or €1 million in philanthropic donations.
Italy Golden Visa – Investor visa Benefits
Residency and Family Inclusion
- Includes spouse, dependent children (including those over 18 if due to health), and dependent parents (if no support in home country)
- 2-year residence permit, renewable for 3-year periods with maintained investment
- Pathway to permanent residency after 5 years, and citizenship after 10 years (with B1 Italian)
Travel and Quality of Life
- Member of the EU and Schengen Area
- Visa-free travel within the Schengen Zone (90/180 days)
- Right to live, work, and study in Italy
- Access to Italy’s healthcare and education systems
Ease of Access
- No language, education, or work experience requirements
- No physical residency requirement
- Eligible for non-EU/EEA citizens over 18
- Flexible investment options starting from €250,000
Italy Golden Visa Requirements
- Be over 18 years of age and a Non-EU/EEA Citizen.
- Passport with remaining validity of at least 2 years and 6 months at the time of submission
- Prove ownership, transferability and licit origin of funds
- Maintain investment
- Apostilled/legalized clean criminal records issued by countries where has resided for more than 12 consecutive months during the last 10 years (starting from the age of 18)
- Description of the characteristics of the investment/donation, proof of consent of recipients, and declaration of commitment to use the funds
- Have private health insurance covering Schengen area
Italy Golden Visa Investment Options
Option 1:
€250,000 Investment in Innovative Startups.
Registered in the official Italian startup registry.
(startup.registroimprese.it)
Option 2:
€500,000 Investment in Italian Companies.
(Includes both listed and unlisted companies operating in Italy)
Option 3:
€1,000,000 Philanthropic Donation.
Support projects of public interest in Italy.
Option 4:
€2,000,000 Investment in Government Bonds
(Capital-secure option backed by the Italian state)
Investment should be directed to one legal entity only.
Investments in more than one type of bonds allowed.
Investment can be made via a non EU company owned by the investor.
Italy Golden Visa – Investor visa Process
Processing time 3 to 6 Months
Due Diligence And Application
- Collect required documents
- Choose a qualifying investment option
- Submit application for the Certificate of No Impediment (Nulla Osta)
Approval And Investment
- Once Nulla Osta is approved, apply for the Investor Visa at your local consulate (within 6 months)
- Attend visa appointment and receive 2-year Investor Visa
- Apply for visas for eligible dependents
- Open a bank account in Italy (required for bond or share investments)
Residency
- Enter Italy within the visa’s validity period
- Apply for the Investor Residence Permit within 8 days of arrival (valid for 2 years)
- Complete the investment within 3 months of entering Italy
- Non-compliance leads to revocation of the process
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