This page explains how the Italy Investor Visa works for Pakistani nationals, the four qualifying routes and where to confirm the current 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 a residence by investment route for non European Union citizens who make a qualifying investment in Italy. It is run through an official committee under the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy. The route is open to most foreign nationals, including Pakistani nationals.
A Pakistani applicant first obtains an online certificate of no impediment, then applies for the investor visa at the Italian consulate and converts it to a residence permit after arrival. Confirm the current document list with the official authority.
There are four qualifying routes. These are an investment in an innovative startup, an investment in an Italian limited company, a philanthropic donation, or the purchase of Italian government bonds with a residual maturity of at least two years.
The reported minimums are EUR 250,000 for an innovative startup, EUR 500,000 for an Italian company, EUR 1 million for a philanthropic donation and EUR 2 million for government bonds. Confirm the current figures with the official authority before you commit funds.
The online certificate of no impediment is generally assessed within a published window, after which the visa and then the residence permit are issued. The permit is renewable and there is no minimum stay to maintain it. Confirm the present timeline with the official authority.
Beyond the qualifying investment, applicants meet consular and residence permit charges set by the authorities. The table lists the headline investment routes at an indicative level. Confirm every current figure with the official authority before you act.
| Route | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Innovative startup | Reported at EUR 250,000 | Confirm current figure with the official authority |
| Italian limited company | Reported at EUR 500,000 | Confirm current figure with the official authority |
| Philanthropic donation | Reported at EUR 1 million | Confirm current figure with the official authority |
| Government bonds | Reported at EUR 2 million | Residual maturity of at least two years, confirm with the authority |
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 non European Union citizens, including Pakistani nationals, who make a qualifying investment. Apply through the Italian consulate after obtaining the online certificate.
An innovative startup, an Italian limited company, a philanthropic donation, or Italian government bonds with a residual maturity of at least two years. Confirm the current figures with the official authority.
The investor residence permit does not impose a minimum stay to maintain it, and it can lead to longer term status under the general rules. Confirm 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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