A European Residency
Pathway Through
Qualifying Investment.
Italy’s Investor Visa provides a route for qualifying
non-EU nationals seeking to establish residency through
an eligible investment or philanthropic contribution.
The programme can form part of a wider international
strategy for individuals and families considering Italy
as a European base while maintaining interests across
multiple jurisdictions.
alongside the applicant’s objectives, circumstances
and longer-term plans.
Italy
European Union · Schengen Area
Investor Visa
Residency through qualifying investment
2 Years
Subject to programme requirements
Four Routes
Investment or qualifying contribution
A European Base
With Global
Perspective.
Italy combines access to one of Europe’s largest
economies with an established international lifestyle,
offering investors and families a distinctive base
from which to pursue wider European objectives.
At the Heart
of Europe
Establish a residence position in an EU and
Schengen country with connections across the
wider European market.
Different Routes
to Qualifying
Consider several qualifying investment categories,
allowing the route to be assessed alongside the
applicant’s broader objectives.
Live Within a Globally
Connected Country
Combine residency with access to Italy’s major
cities, international connections and distinctive
European lifestyle.
Build Beyond the
Initial Permit
Consider the initial residency decision within
the context of family circumstances and
longer-term international plans.
Four Routes to
Investment in Italy.
Italy’s Investor Visa framework provides four qualifying
investment categories. The appropriate route should be
considered in relation to the applicant’s objectives,
circumstances and wider investment strategy.
€250,000
Italian Innovative
Startup
Investment in an innovative startup incorporated
and operating in Italy, subject to the applicable
programme requirements.
€500,000
Italian Limited
Company
Investment in a qualifying limited company
incorporated and operating in Italy.
€1,000,000
Philanthropic
Initiative
A qualifying philanthropic donation supporting
an eligible public-interest initiative in Italy.
€2,000,000
Italian Government
Bonds
Investment in qualifying bonds issued by the
Italian Republic in accordance with the
programme requirements.
The investment or donation must satisfy the requirements
applicable to the selected category. Eligibility and the
proposed investment structure should be reviewed before
any financial commitment is made.
From Initial
Application to
Italian Residency.
The Investor Visa process moves through a defined
sequence before and after arrival in Italy. Careful
coordination of the application, visa, residence
formalities and qualifying investment is therefore
important from the outset.
the process, working alongside appropriate professional
advisers where specialist support is required.
Prepare & Submit the Application
Prepare the required information and supporting
documentation and submit the Investor Visa
application through the official programme portal.
Obtain Programme Approval
Following assessment by the Investor Visa for
Italy Committee, an approved application receives
the Nulla Osta required for the visa stage.
Complete the Visa Formalities
Use the Nulla Osta to proceed with the Investor
Visa application through the appropriate Italian
diplomatic representation.
Apply for the Residence Permit
After entering Italy with the Investor Visa,
proceed with the required formalities for the
investor residence permit.
Complete & Evidence the Investment
Complete the investment or donation declared
during the application and provide the required
evidence through the programme process.
PROCESS NOTE
Documentation, timing and procedural requirements may vary
according to individual circumstances and the requirements
applicable at the time of application.
More Than a
Residence Permit.
Establishing residency in Italy can be part of a much wider
decision about where to live, invest and build longer-term
international connections.
Establish a Position in Italy
Consider residency within the context of Italy’s place
in Europe and the role the country may play in your
wider international plans.
Connect Residency With Investment
Assess the qualifying investment alongside its purpose,
structure and relationship to your broader financial
objectives.
Consider the Life Around the Permit
Location, family circumstances and how you intend to
engage with Italy can be as important as the residence
process itself.
different forms of specialist advice. Universal can coordinate
with the appropriate professional advisers where required.
Consider Italy
Within the Context
of Your Wider Plans.
Establishing residency can affect more than where an
individual is permitted to live. Family circumstances,
international mobility and longer-term objectives should
all form part of the wider discussion.
The right residency strategy should reflect the
life and international position it is intended
to support.
Plan With the Wider Family in Mind
Consider how the applicant’s residency plans relate
to the circumstances and objectives of accompanying
or connected family members.
Consider Where Italy Fits
Review the role Italy is intended to play alongside
existing residences, business interests and
connections in other jurisdictions.
Look Beyond the Initial Permit
Consider future residence objectives and other
longer-term implications before approaching the
immediate application as an isolated decision.
Bringing the Wider
Residency Decision
Into Focus.
Establishing residency in Italy can involve investment,
immigration, family and wider international considerations.
Universal helps clients bring these elements together within
a clearer overall framework.
Start With the Wider Picture
Understand what the residency decision is intended
to achieve before considering the appropriate
investment and application pathway.
Bring the Moving Parts Together
Coordinate the residency process with the qualifying
investment and the appropriate professional advisers
where specialist expertise is required.
Keep the Longer-Term Plan in View
Consider family circumstances, international
mobility and longer-term objectives alongside
the immediate residence application.
Considering Residency
in Italy?
Every residency decision begins with a different set
of circumstances. Speak with Universal about your
objectives, the available pathways and the wider
considerations relevant to your plans.
ADVISORY
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Programme requirements, qualifying investment thresholds,
eligibility criteria and processing arrangements may change.
Information on this page is provided for general informational
purposes and should not be treated as legal, tax or investment
advice. Individual circumstances should be reviewed before
any decision or financial commitment is made.
Where specialist or jurisdiction-specific advice is required,
Universal can coordinate with appropriate professional advisers.
