Lebanese nationals can apply for the Italy Investor Visa, which grants residency to people who make a qualifying investment or donation in Italy. This page explains the options and where to confirm the rules.
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 non European Union nationals, so Lebanese citizens are eligible to apply. There is no nationality bar reported for Lebanese applicants.
You apply for a clearance through the official online portal before the visa, show the lawful source of your funds and commit to making the investment after approval. Confirm document and legalisation rules for Lebanese paperwork with the official authority.
There are four qualifying options. The reported thresholds are 250,000 euro into an innovative Italian startup, 500,000 euro into an Italian limited company, 1 million euro as a philanthropic donation of public interest, and 2 million euro in Italian government bonds. You receive approval before you transfer the money, then complete the investment once in Italy. Confirm the current thresholds and approved targets with the official authority.
The portal stage is often quoted at around 30 days for a decision in principle, with the visa and residence permit following afterward. Total time is commonly cited in the range of a few months. Treat timelines as indicative and confirm with the official authority.
The figures below are indicative only. Confirm the current thresholds and any fees with the official authority.
The Investor Visa grants residency for the investor and immediate family, with the right to live, study and work in Italy. Residency can lead to permanent residency and later citizenship after the required years of lawful residence. Confirm the current path with the official authority.
| Route | Indicative minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Innovative startup | 250,000 euro | Investment in an Italian innovative startup |
| Italian limited company | 500,000 euro | Investment in an Italian company |
| Philanthropic donation | 1,000,000 euro | Project of public interest |
| Government bonds | 2,000,000 euro | Italian sovereign bonds |
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.
You receive approval in principle first, then make the investment after you enter Italy. Confirm the current sequence with the official authority.
Yes, the investor can generally bring a spouse and dependent children through family routes. Confirm the current dependent rules with the official authority.
Residency can lead to permanent residency and later citizenship after the required years of lawful residence. Confirm the current timeframes 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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