The Independent Means Visa in Italy (also known as the Elective Residence Visa) offers residency to qualified individuals who can demonstrate a stable passive income from foreign sources.
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The Independent Means Visa program in Italy provides a pathway to residency for individuals with stable foreign-sourced passive income. This program is designed to attract retirees, digital nomads, and other individuals looking to establish residency in a European country with a high quality of life and rich cultural heritage.
Overview
A pathway to residency for qualified individuals with passive income in Italy
Eligibility Requirements
Individuals with passive income from a foreign source
Anchor Ancestor restrictions
Months to citizenship
Length of Visa
Initial 1-year residency, renewable for 2 years
Months to Visa
2-3 months
Physical Presence Requirement
No specific requirement, but must make Italy primary residence
Availability
Moderate
Family Allowance
Spouse and children
Overview
Submit application at the Italian consulate or embassy in your country of residence
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 (and copy)+Biometrics+Passport-sized color photo
Applicant's Birth certificate+Marriage certificate and birth certificates of dependents (if applicable)
Proof of accommodation in Italy
A clean criminal record is required, confirmed through police clearance certificates from countries of residence in the past 5-10 years (depending on the consulate)
Applicants must provide documentation proving they have sufficient financial means to support themselves without working in Italy+Proof of Income or Wealth: Bank statements for the last 6-12 months; Proof of pension, investments, rental income, or other passive income sources; Tax returns from the previous year.
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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