The Italy Investor Visa grants residency to investors from outside the European Union. This page explains how it works for Filipino nationals.
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 Italy Investor Visa is open to applicants from outside the European Union, which includes Filipino nationals. Applicants must be adults with a clean criminal record and must make and hold a qualifying investment.
This is a residency route, not citizenship, so it does not affect Philippine nationality. The Philippines permits dual citizenship, so confirm your own position before acting.
There are several qualifying options, including an investment in an innovative Italian startup, an investment in an Italian limited company, a purchase of Italian government bonds, or a philanthropic donation to a public interest project.
The investment is normally executed after entry to Italy, within the deadline the authority sets, and must be held for the required period to keep and renew the permit.
The route starts with an online application for a nulla osta, the clearance issued by the official committee, followed by the visa and the residence permit. Confirm the current expected timeline with the official authority.
The qualifying investment options and their figures are shown below. Verify each number and the holding period with the official authority before acting.
| Qualifying option | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Innovative Italian startup | From EUR 250,000 | Lowest qualifying investment option |
| Italian limited company | From EUR 500,000 | Investment in share capital |
| Italian government bonds | From EUR 2 million | Held for the required period |
| Philanthropic donation | From EUR 1 million | To a public interest project |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Investor Visa for Italy Committee, Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. The route is open to applicants from outside the European Union, which includes Filipino nationals who meet the conditions.
The qualifying investment is normally made after entry to Italy, within the deadline set by the authority, and must be held for the required period.
No. It is a residency route. It does not change your Philippine nationality.
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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