The Italy Investor Visa lets non European investors gain Italian residency through one qualifying investment or donation. It is open to Indian nationals. This page explains the routes and where to confirm the 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.
Indian citizens are eligible for the Italy Investor Visa, which is open to nationals of countries outside the European Union and the European Economic Area. You must show the lawful source of your funds and commit to one of the qualifying investment routes.
There is no nationality bar on Indian applicants. You must pass the assessment by the Investor Visa for Italy Committee, which issues the certificate of no impediment that the route depends on.
The qualifying 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. The committee aims to assess applications within thirty days of a complete file.
After the certificate you apply for the entry visa at an Italian consulate in India, then convert it to a residence permit in Italy. Confirm current timings with the official authority and your consulate.
The main cost is the qualifying investment itself, which is held rather than spent in most routes. On top of this sit consular and permit charges and any independent professional fees you choose to use.
Use the table as a checklist of cost lines rather than a quote. Confirm each current figure with the official authority before acting.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Innovative startup investment | EUR 250,000 | Lowest qualifying route |
| Italian limited company investment | EUR 500,000 | Held for the life of the permit |
| Philanthropic donation | EUR 1,000,000 | Not recoverable, unlike the investment routes |
| Government bond investment | EUR 2,000,000 | Held for the life of the permit |
| Consular and permit fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Visa, permit and card charges |
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. The route is open to nationals of countries outside the European Union, which includes India. Confirm the current rules with the official authority.
The lowest qualifying amount is EUR 250,000 in an Italian innovative startup. Verify the current routes with the official authority.
No. You obtain the certificate of no impediment and visa first, then make the investment within the set period and maintain it.
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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