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Thresholds vary by country — typically €250,000–€500,000 for real estate, or lower amounts via investment funds. Requirements change regularly; always verify with a lawyer.
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Find My Lawyer in 60 SecondsItaly has no real estate golden visa. Routes are based on business investment, government bonds, and philanthropy — under DL 50/2017 and subsequent circulars.
| Route | Min. Investment | Hold Period | Permit Duration | Family Inclusion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMI innovativa (innovative startup) | €500,000 | 2 years min | 2 years (renewable 3yr) | Yes — spouse + minor children |
| Italian company shares | €1,000,000 | 2 years min | 2 years (renewable 3yr) | Yes |
| Italian govt bonds (BTP) | €2,000,000 | 2 years min | 2 years (renewable 3yr) | Yes |
| Philanthropy | €1,000,000 | Irrevocable donation | 2 years (renewable 3yr) | Yes |
| Step | Who | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Submit application via Investor Visa for Italy portal | Applicant (or avvocato on behalf) | Any time |
| Comitato Agevolazioni reviews and issues nulla osta | Ministry of Economic Development | 30 days |
| Apply for D visa at Italian consulate in home country | Applicant in person | 14–30 days (consulate-dependent) |
| Enter Italy; register codice fiscale at Agenzia delle Entrate | Applicant | Day of arrival |
| Apply for permesso di soggiorno at Questura | Applicant | Within 8 working days of entry |
| Permesso di soggiorno issued | Questura / Sportello Unico | 30–90 days after application |
| Regime | Benefit | Duration | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impatriati — standard | 50% IRPEF exemption on Italian employment/self-employment income | 5 years (extendable 5 more) | D.Lgs. 209/2023 art. 5 (from 2024) |
| Pensionati al Sud | 7% flat tax on all foreign-source income | 10 years | L. 145/2018 (comune <20k inhabitants in South or islands) |
| Regime lump sum (imposta sostitutiva) | €100,000/year flat tax on ALL foreign income regardless of amount | 15 years | TUIR art. 24-bis (introduced 2017) |
| Regime lump sum — family member | €25,000/year per additional family member | 15 years | TUIR art. 24-bis(2) |
| Route | Requirements | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Visto per reddito (passive income visa) | Prove sufficient income (pension, investment income) — typically €31k+/year | Renewable; leads to carta di soggiorno after 5 years |
| Digital nomad visa | Remote work contract; €28k min income; health insurance | 1-year renewable; path to long-term permit |
| Citizenship by descent (jus sanguinis) | Italian ancestor; no generational limit (court-dependent) | Full citizenship — no investment required; process takes 2–7 years |
| Naturalisation | 10 years legal residence (3 for EU nationals, 4 for former citizens) | Italian A2 language required since 2020 |
Sources: DL 50/2017 + Circolare MEF; D.Lgs. 286/1998 (Testo Unico Immigrazione); TUIR art. 24-bis (lump sum regime); D.Lgs. 209/2023 art. 5 (impatriati); L. 145/2018 (pensionati al Sud); L. 91/1992 (citizenship).
