Economic Residency in Italy (also known as the Investor Visa for Italy or Golden Visa) offers a residence permit to qualified non-EU investors who make substantial economic contributions to Italy through various investment options.
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The Golden Visa program in Italy provides a pathway to residency for non-EU investors looking to contribute to Italy's economy through strategic investments. This program is designed to attract foreign capital and talent to support Italy's economic growth and development.
Overview
A fast-track to residency for qualified non-EU investors in Italy
Eligibility Requirements
Non-EU citizens with sufficient capital to invest
Anchor Ancestor restrictions
Months to citizenship
Length of Visa
2-years, renewable for 3 years
Months to Visa
2-3 months
Physical Presence Requirement
None
Availability
Easy
Family Allowance
Spouse and children
Overview
Submit initial application online through the Investor Visa for Italy portal
Overview
Our experienced team will guide you through each stage of the application process, offering personalized assistance tailored to your needs.
We'll help you gather and organize the documents you need for applying.
Once your documents are ready, we'll let you know where and how to submit your application to the relevant authorities.
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DOCUMENTS
Passport; Passport-sized photographs; Biometrics
Marriage certificate and birth certificates of dependents (if applicable)
Proof of current address (utility bill, lease agreement, etc.) may be required
Police clearance certificates from the country of origin and any country where the applicant has lived for more than 12 months in the last 10 years.
Proof of Investment: Bank statements or other documents verifying the investment+Declaration of commitment to make the investment within 3 months of entering Italy+Proof of Funds: Documentation demonstrating the source of the investment funds (e.g., tax returns, bank statements).
DOCUMENTS
Birth certificates from government archives; Marriage certificates for family dependencies; Police clearance records from current and past residences
Certified translations into official language(s); Apostille certification; Government-issued document legalization
Diploma and transcript verification; Professional certification authentication; Credential evaluation services
Initial application submission fee; Processing and handling charges; Administrative review fees
Fingerprint collection fee; Digital photograph requirements; Biometric data processing
Required medical examinations; Vaccination verification; Health certificate processing
Document verification fees; Background check processing; Application status updates
Consulate visit expenses; Interview travel costs; Temporary accommodation (if required)
Language proficiency testing; Skills assessment fees; Additional document requests
Immigration lawyer consultation; Document review services; Legal representation fees
Tax planning consultation; Asset transfer advisory; Investment planning services
Relocation services; Property search assistance; Settlement support services
Residency card processing; Passport issuance fees; Registration certificates
Oath ceremony fees; Registration charges; Local authority fees
Renewal fees; Status maintenance costs; Annual reporting fees
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