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Residence permit in Italy for investment
Residence permit in Italy for investment
Freedom of movement within the Schengen countries without visa restrictions, access to high-quality medical care and education
The minimum investment amount to participate in the program is €250,000. The investor transfers money according to the chosen option within three months from the date of visa approval and entry into Italy. Investments must be maintained while the residence permit is valid.
Investors do not need to pass exams on knowledge of the Italian language or the history of the country. They are also not required to live in the country unless they plan to obtain Italian citizenship in the future.
Investors do not need to pass exams on knowledge of the Italian language or the history of the country. They are also not required to live in the country unless they plan to obtain Italian citizenship in the future.
In 2017, Italy launched the Investor Visa for Italy program - a residence permit for citizens of countries that are not members of the European Union.
To obtain a visa, investors invest in strategic sectors of the economy: innovative start-ups, Italian companies, government bonds or charitable foundations.
To obtain a visa, investors invest in strategic sectors of the economy: innovative start-ups, Italian companies, government bonds or charitable foundations.
Advantages
- Freedom of movementAn investor with an Italian residence permit has the right to free movement within the Schengen countries without visa restrictions.1
- Possibility of accommodationThe owner of a residence permit has the opportunity to live in Italy, enjoying the rich cultural heritage of Italian history and art.2
- Access to educationThe investor and his family members have access to high-quality educational institutions and medical services.3
- Business developmentThe investor can develop his business in Italy, using local resources and opportunities, and also has access to European markets.4
170+ countries without visas with Italian residence permit
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Full list of visa-free countries with Italian residence permit
Full list of visa-free countries with Italian residence permit
Who can get a residence permit in Italy
- Main investorA person who invests the required amount in accordance with the requirements of the residency program.
- Spouse of the main investorThe spouse of the main investor is eligible to be included in the application for a Greek residence permit.
- Minor childrenChildren of the main investor who have not reached the age of majority may also be included in the application for a residence permit.
- Other dependent family membersIn certain cases, other family members of the main investor, such as adult children or parents, may be included in the residence permit application. However, this depends on the specific program and regulations in Greece.
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Costs for the investor
Each investor has the opportunity to choose from four options offered by Italy. One such option is investing in innovative startups, which requires the least financial outlay among the options offered.
This provides an opportunity to invest in young, promising companies that may have great potential for growth and development. Investing in innovative start-ups also helps stimulate innovation and the development of new technologies, which is a key factor in the modern economy. This option opens up opportunities for investors who want to invest their funds in dynamic and promising projects, with minimal risk and relatively low investments.
Investments in a startup
From 250,000 €
From 250,000 €
Option 1
Investments in startups in Italy are available from
€250,000. This is an opportunity to support young companies with high growth potential and receive potentially high profits with the successful development of the project.
€250,000. This is an opportunity to support young companies with high growth potential and receive potentially high profits with the successful development of the project.
Investment in a company
From €500,000
From €500,000
Option 2
Investments in a company in Italy are available from
€500,000. This provides an opportunity to invest in an existing business or create a new enterprise, which contributes to the development of the economy and can bring a stable income to the investor.
€500,000. This provides an opportunity to invest in an existing business or create a new enterprise, which contributes to the development of the economy and can bring a stable income to the investor.
Donation From €1,000,000
Option 3
In support of a project in the fields of education, culture, scientific research, natural heritage conservation or immigration management.
Purchase of government bonds
From €2,000,000
From €2,000,000
Option 4
Bonds issued by the Italian Treasury must have a maturity of at least two years.
Calculation of the cost of a residence permit in Italy
Get a personalized cost estimate for your family, including all associated costs and government fees
Calculation of the cost of a residence permit in Italy
Get a personalized cost estimate for your family, including all associated costs and government fees
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Step-by-step procedure for obtaining a residence permit in Italy
1
Pre-check
1 day
1 day
The company "Ways to Europe" analyzes investor documents. This process is confidential and takes only one business day. Thanks to pre-verification, the risk of failure for our clients is reduced to 1%.
2
Preparation of documents
2-3 weeks
2-3 weeks
We prepare personal and financial documents necessary to participate in the program. Our lawyers fill out all government forms themselves and certify copies of documents. The investor only has to sign.
3
Full Due Diligence
2-6 months
2-6 months
The completed package of documents is sent to the program department or other authorized government body. The applicant pays the Due Diligence fee and the due diligence process begins. All family members over 16 years of age undergo this process.
4
Fulfillment of investment conditions
Up to 3 months
Up to 3 months
Once the program department or other decision-making body notifies Ways to Europe that the application has been approved, the investor fulfills the investment condition of the program: making a contribution to a government fund or purchasing real estate. A period of 90 days is provided for this.
5
Receiving a passport
From 6 weeks
From 6 weeks
6 weeks after the investment condition is fulfilled, a passport and a certificate of naturalization are issued. They are sent by mail to the address specified by the investor.
Examples of real estate for participation in the Italian residence permit program
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We help you forget about visa restrictions and create an alternative place of residence without you having to live there.
We develop customized solutions to eliminate visa restrictions, create a safe haven, legally reduce your tax liability in a foreign jurisdiction, and support your immigration process.
We help our clients, starting from the first consultation with us, in all possible aspects, including obtaining and replacing a passport or residence permit.
We develop customized solutions to eliminate visa restrictions, create a safe haven, legally reduce your tax liability in a foreign jurisdiction, and support your immigration process.
We help our clients, starting from the first consultation with us, in all possible aspects, including obtaining and replacing a passport or residence permit.
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About Us
- Licensed attorneysAll local partners have lawyer licenses and experience in immigration programs for at least 5 years, which allows them to quickly and professionally solve even the most complex problems.1
- On the market since 2014We know the industry very well: the details of the due diligence process for each citizenship and residence permit program by investment program, we have experience and “live cases” from clients.2
- 99% approvalWe conduct pre-compliance testing on each of our clients to virtually eliminate the risk of failure. If we discover factors in their background that may result in their application being denied, we will offer a suitable alternative solution or refuse to continue with the application process after explaining the situation to the concerned client.3
- Support at every stageWe provide comprehensive services, working with a personal lawyer who will work with you to resolve all of your issues both before and after you receive the necessary immigration documents.4
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The Italian residence permit program provides various investment options, including investing in real estate, business, government bonds or innovative start-ups.
Minimum investment amounts may vary depending on the program chosen, but they usually start from a certain level, for example €250,000 for investing in start-ups or €500,000 for investing in companies or real estate.
The time it takes to obtain a residence permit may vary depending on the chosen program and other factors, but on average the process takes from several months to a year.
Yes, with an Italian residence permit you can live and work in the country without having additional work permits provided by other visa categories.
Your family also receives the right to live and work in Italy, as well as access to health care and education.
Yes, after a certain period of residence as an Italian resident, you can apply for permanent residence and then request citizenship by meeting the established requirements.
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