The Italy Investor Visa is built around a single qualifying investment or donation, with the amount set by the route you choose. This page outlines the cost picture and points you to the official source.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
The main cost is the qualifying investment itself, which is held rather than spent in most routes. The official routes are an investment of EUR 250,000 in an Italian innovative startup, EUR 500,000 in an Italian limited company, a philanthropic donation of EUR 1,000,000 to a project of public interest, or EUR 2,000,000 in Italian government bonds.
Real estate does not qualify. The investment is made after the visa is approved and must be maintained for the life of the permit. The donation route is the only option that is not recoverable, since a donation is given rather than invested.
The route begins with a Nulla Osta, a certificate of no impediment, issued through the official portal by the Investor Visa for Italy Committee. The committee aims to assess applications within thirty days. After that you apply for the entry visa at an Italian consulate and then convert it to a residence permit in Italy.
Consular visa charges, residence permit issuance, the electronic permit card and the revenue stamp each carry their own government cost. These are set by the authorities and change periodically, so confirm the current amounts with the official authority and the relevant consulate.
Most applicants use independent professional help for document preparation, translations, legal review and tax planning. These fees vary widely with the complexity of the case and are separate from the investment and government costs.
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A realistic budget combines the qualifying investment, government and consular charges, professional fees, translations and any banking costs. The investment dominates the total, but the smaller fixed costs still matter for planning.
Use the table as a checklist of cost lines rather than a quote. Confirm each figure with the official authority before acting.
| Cost line | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying investment | EUR 250,000 to EUR 2,000,000 | Depends on the route chosen |
| Philanthropic donation route | EUR 1,000,000 | Not recoverable, unlike the investment routes |
| Government and consular fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Visa, permit, card and stamp |
| Professional fees | Varies by case | Set independently, get a written scope |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Investor Visa for Italy Committee, Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
The lowest qualifying amount is EUR 250,000 for an investment in an Italian innovative startup. Confirm the current routes with the official authority.
No. You obtain the Nulla Osta and visa first, then make the investment within the set period and maintain it. Verify the process with the official authority.
No. Real estate is expressly excluded. The qualifying routes are startups, limited companies, philanthropic donations and government bonds.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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