Italy Golden Visa: Investment, Stay, Residence

Ways to invest.

The official page lists 4 routes. You need only one.

Italian innovative startup: EUR 250,000. Shares in an innovative startup on Italy's special company register, kept for at least 2 years.

Italian company or venture capital fund: EUR 500,000. Shares in a company, or in a venture capital fund, set up and working in Italy, kept for at least 2 years.

Donation to a public interest project: EUR 1,000,000. A gift to a project in culture, education, immigration, scientific research or heritage.

Italian government bonds: EUR 2,000,000. Bonds issued by the Italian government, kept for at least 2 years.

Who can apply.

Open to people from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland.

Non-EU citizens who invest in Italian bonds, companies or funds, or give a large donation, and keep it for at least 2 years.

Citizens of the EU, the EEA and Switzerland can already live in Italy without this visa.

Citizens of Russia and Belarus cannot apply.

The permit gives the same rights as Italy's self-employment permit.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much do I need to invest for the Italy golden visa?

The lowest minimum is EUR 250,000, for Italian innovative startup. Other routes: Italian company or venture capital fund (EUR 500,000), donation to a public interest project (EUR 1,000,000) and Italian government bonds (EUR 2,000,000). Fees come on top.

What can I invest in for the Italy golden visa?

4 routes: Italian innovative startup, Italian company or venture capital fund, donation to a public interest project and Italian government bonds. You need only one.

How long do I need to spend in Italy?

For 5 years from the first permit, the law frees investor permit holders from the usual rules on staying in Italy without long breaks.

Does the Italy golden visa lead to permanent residence?

If you keep the original investment or donation for 5 years, you can ask for a long-term residence card.

How long does the Italy golden visa last?

Two years from the date you enter Italy. Yes, for 3 years at a time, with a new approval from the committee, while you keep the investment.

How much does the Italy golden visa cost?

The 2021 policy guidance lists EUR 30.46 for the permit card, a EUR 50 contribution and a EUR 16 revenue stamp, paid when you apply for the permit.

Can I work on the Italy golden visa?

The permit gives the same rights as Italy's self-employment permit.

Who can apply for the Italy golden visa?

Open to people from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland. Non-EU citizens who invest in Italian bonds, companies or funds, or give a large donation, and keep it for at least 2 years.

Can I bring my family?

Family members who qualify for family reunification can come with you on a family visa.

How do I apply?

Apply online on the Investor Visa for Italy portal for a certificate of no impediment (nulla osta), then for the visa at an Italian consulate, then for the permit at the local police office (Questura) within 8 days of arriving. The committee gives its answer within 30 days of its review starting.

Sources

Italy: Investor Visa for Italy (investorvisa.mise.gov.it)
Italy: how to apply (investorvisa.mise.gov.it)
Italy: Investor Visa for Italy (normattiva.it)
Italy: Investor Visa for Italy (investorvisa.mise.gov.it)

General information, not legal advice. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.

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