Italy grants a residence permit to foreign nationals who make a qualifying investment or philanthropic donation. There is no nationality bar that excludes Egyptian applicants as of June 2026. This page explains the routes, the timeline and where to confirm the current figures.
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.
There is no nationality rule that excludes Egyptian applicants. Applicants apply for an online clearance, the nulla osta, then collect the entry visa at the Italian consulate that serves them. From January 2025 all long stay visa applicants give biometric fingerprints in person at an Italian consulate.
Approval rests with the official authority and the committee that reviews each file. Meeting the investment figure does not guarantee a grant. Confirm the current eligibility and document rules with the official authority before you commit.
There are four qualifying routes. An investment in an Italian innovative startup, a larger investment in an Italian limited company, an investment in Italian government bonds, or a philanthropic donation to a project of public interest in culture, education, immigration management, scientific research or heritage.
The investor commits to the investment after the visa is granted and must maintain it. Confirm which route applies to you, and the exact current amounts, with the official authority, since the committee can adjust the published thresholds.
The investor visa grants an initial residence permit valid for two years, which can be renewed for three years at a time provided the investment is maintained. There is no minimum stay requirement to keep the permit, though residence affects any later citizenship path.
The nulla osta stage is designed to be fast, often a matter of weeks for a complete file, with the consular visa following. Confirm current processing times with the official authority.
The dominant cost is the qualifying investment or donation itself. Consular and permit fees, the residence permit card and professional costs sit on top and are separate. Use the table as a checklist and confirm each figure with the official authority.
| Route | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Innovative startup | From EUR 250,000 | Investment in an Italian innovative startup |
| Italian limited company | From EUR 500,000 | Investment in shares of an Italian company |
| Government bonds | From EUR 2,000,000 | Italian government bonds held for the period set |
| Philanthropic donation | From EUR 1,000,000 | Donation to a project of public interest |
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.
Yes. As of June 2026 there is no nationality bar. Egyptian applicants obtain the online nulla osta, then collect the entry visa at the Italian consulate and give biometrics in person. Confirm with the official authority.
The investment is generally made after the visa is granted and must be maintained for the validity of the permit. Confirm the exact timing and amount with the official authority.
It grants residency that can, over time and subject to separate rules, support a citizenship application. Italy sets its own residence and language conditions for naturalisation. Confirm the current path with the official authority.
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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