A residence route for non EU nationals who make a qualifying investment or donation in Italy, structured so clearance comes before any money moves.
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 lets a non EU national earn an Italian residence permit by committing a qualifying investment or a philanthropic donation. It sits within Italy wider migration framework and is run through a dedicated national portal.
A distinctive feature is the order of steps. Applicants seek a clearance certificate, the Nulla Osta, before transferring funds. Treat this page as a map of the route, not a final answer, and confirm every figure with the official authority before acting.
Public reporting describes four qualifying options. An investment of 250,000 euro in an innovative Italian startup, 500,000 euro in an Italian limited company, 2 million euro in Italian government bonds, or a philanthropic donation of 1 million euro to a project of public interest such as culture, education, research or heritage.
Routes and thresholds can change. Confirm which options are open and the current minimum on each with the Investor Visa for Italy Committee.
Reported processing for the clearance and residence permit is commonly in the range of three to six months, though individual cases vary. The first permit is typically issued for two years and can be renewed. Confirm current processing times and renewal conditions with the official authority.
The qualifying investment or donation is the largest commitment. Government and processing charges, plus any professional support, sit on top. See the table for the structure and confirm the current amounts with the official source.
The visa grants the right to reside in Italy with travel within the Schengen Area under the usual rules. It is a residence route. Any later path to long term residence or citizenship follows separate Italian rules with their own conditions, which you should verify independently.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Innovative startup route | 250,000 euro | Confirm the current figure with the official authority |
| Italian limited company route | 500,000 euro | Confirm the current figure with the official authority |
| Government bonds route | 2,000,000 euro | Confirm the current figure with the official authority |
| Philanthropic donation route | 1,000,000 euro | Project of public interest |
| Government and processing | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the Italian authorities |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Investor Visa for Italy Committee, Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Public guidance describes a clearance first model, where a Nulla Osta is issued before funds are transferred. Confirm the current sequence with the official authority.
No. It is a residence route. Italian citizenship follows separate rules with its own residence and other conditions.
No. Applications are assessed and due diligence applies. A clearance can be refused.
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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