Italy grants residency, which is maintained by keeping the investment for the entire status validity. No language exams or relocation are required.
Fast processing
Applications are usually approved in 30—120 days
Enhanced mobility
Visa-free travels across the Schengen Area for up to 90 days out of 180
Family inclusion
Spouse, children, and parents in one application
Tax optimisation
Opportunity to apply a €300,000 flat tax on global income after becoming a tax resident
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Italy Golden Visa?
The Italy Golden Visa is a residency programme requiring $250,000+ investment in an innovative startup or Italian business. The status grants the right to live, work, and invest in Italy, and travel visa-free across the Schengen Area.
Can my family be included?
Yes. Spouses, dependent children, and dependent parents can be included in one application.
Do I need to live in Italy?
No physical residency is required. Residents must keep their investment to maintain the status.
What information is included in the guide?
The Italy Golden Visa guide covers everything you need to make an informed decision:
all investment options;
services Immigrant Invest provides besides assisting with your residency application;
complete cost breakdown;
family eligibility rules;
step-by-step timeline;
payment structure;
document requirements;
key facts about Italy.
What happens after I submit a request for the guide?
You will receive a link to a PDF-guide containing all the essential information via email that you’ve stated in the form. After reviewing the guide, you can schedule a meeting with us to discuss your situation in detail — the booking link will be in the email as well.
If you do not see our emails, please check the spam and subscription folders or type “Immigrant Invest” in the mail search.
Is the guide updated with the latest changes?
Yes, the guide is updated regularly to reflect current terms, including latest pricing, changes, and current processing times.
How long is the guide, and how much time will it take to read?
The guide is designed to be read in 15—20 minutes. It covers all essential information: investment options, costs, timeline, eligibility, and benefits, and gives you everything needed to make an informed decision in a single PDF you can save, print, or share.
Does the guide include information about other Golden Visas?
This guide focuses exclusively on the Italy Golden Visa.
Based on Immigrant Invest lawyers’ experience, obtaining an Italy Golden Visa requires at least 4 months from signing an agreement with us to receiving resident cards. Application processing usually takes 30—120 days from complete document submission. Timelines may vary based on government processing.
How do I get started with the application process?
To start the process, do the following:
Download the guide — you’ll receive it by email within several minutes.
Book a free consultation — we’ll contact you within 1—2 business days to discuss your situation.
Complete preliminary Due Diligence — we check for any red flags before you commit funds.
Sign service agreement and begin document collection if approved.
No commitment is required from you for steps 1—3.
What documents prove the source of funds for the Italy Investor Visa?
The Investor Visa for Italy Committee requires four layers of evidence:
bank statement issued no earlier than 30 days before the application date, covering at least 3 months of activity;
Annex C — a letter from your bank declaring full FATF compliance (Recommendations 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 19, 20, 24, 25) and confirming the licit origin and free transferability of the funds;
Annex D — origin documentation, required if the funds have been in your account for less than 3 months (date, amount, source, recipient of each inflow);
Annex D.1 — an independent expert report by a qualified lawyer or accountant, also required when funds have been in the account for less than 3 months.
Documents not in Italian or English need certified translations. Get an exact list for your situation in the personalised cost calculation above.
How recent must my bank statement be for the Italy Golden Visa application?
It must be issued no earlier than 30 days before your application date and show at least 3 months of activity. Statements outside the 30-day window are returned for reissue and delay the entire Nulla Osta timeline.
If the statement is not in Italian or English, a certified translation is required.
Can I use cryptocurrency, business income, or a gift as a source of funds for the Italy Investor Visa?
Yes. The Investor Visa Committee accepts the following declared origins under Annex D: donation, sale of assets, revenues from economic activities, inheritance under a will, divorce settlement, lottery winnings. Cryptocurrency is accepted as long as the holdings can be converted to liquid funds in time to execute the investment within three months of entry to Italy.
For each source, you must show the date received, exact amount, provenance, and recipient. Annex D.1 — an independent expert report — is also required for any source where funds have been in the account for less than 3 months.
What if my funds were only recently transferred to my account?
If your investment funds have been in the account for less than 3 months, the Annex C bank letter is not enough on its own. You must also submit:
Annex D — origin documentation tracing the funds to a permitted source (gift, sale, business income, inheritance, divorce settlement, winnings);
Annex D.1 — a report from an independent expert (lawyer or accountant) confirming the legitimacy of those origins.
Without the Annex D + D.1 pair, the application will not pass Committee review.
My country does not issue a criminal record certificate. Can I still apply for the Italy Investor Visa?
Yes. The standard requirement (Annex E) is a criminal-record certificate from every country where you lived more than 12 consecutive months in the last 10 years. If your country of residence does not issue such certificates, you may submit a written declaration in Italian or English instead, stating the absence of convictions and pending charges. The Committee Secretariat will then consult the Italian embassy or consulate in your country and can grant a waiver based on local circumstances.
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