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European programme · Residency by investment

Residency by Investment
in Italy

Minimum investment
EUR 250,000
Programme
Residency
Key benefit
Residency in Italy, and a route to citizenship

Why Italy

Italy needs little introduction: world class food, culture, design and landscape, at the heart of Europe.

From Milan and Rome to Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast, it offers an exceptional quality of life within a major G7 economy.

About the programme

The Italy Investor Visa grants a residence permit to foreign nationals who make a qualifying investment in the country.

Residency can be maintained with minimal presence and, over time, can lead to Italian and therefore EU citizenship after ten years of legal residence.

The benefits

What this programme offers you and your family in practice.

A residence permit in a G7 EU country

Visa free travel throughout the Schengen Area

A route to Italian citizenship after ten years

Flexible investment options

The whole family included

World class healthcare, education and infrastructure

How to qualify

There is usually more than one route. Remy will confirm which fits your goals and the current rules before you commit.

Qualifying investment

Several routes qualify, including an investment from EUR 250,000 into an innovative Italian startup, EUR 500,000 into an Italian company, or larger amounts into government bonds or philanthropic projects.

Why people choose Italy

The Italy Investor Visa is one of the few ways to base yourself in a major G7 economy while keeping your investment productive.

It suits those who want the lifestyle and stability of Italy with a clear, if longer, route to an EU passport over time.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the Italy programme?
Applicants generally need to be over 18, hold a clean criminal record, be in good health, and show that the funds used come from a legal source. All applications are subject to government due diligence.
Can I include my family in the application?
Yes, including your spouse and dependent children, and on many programmes parents and grandparents. Remy can confirm exactly who qualifies in your case.
What are the stay requirements?
Residency programmes vary. This programme has a low or no mandatory minimum stay to keep your status, though requirements apply if you later pursue citizenship.
What are the tax implications?
Host countries often have a favourable local tax regime, but what that means for you depends on your own citizenship and tax residency. US citizens in particular remain taxed on worldwide income regardless of any other passport held. This is exactly the kind of thing to map out with Remy, alongside independent tax advice.

The application process

  1. 1

    Assessment and onboarding

    An initial review of your goals and the route that fits, then preparation of the required documents.

  2. 2

    Investment

    You make the qualifying investment through an approved and secure structure.

  3. 3

    Application

    Your residency application is submitted to the relevant authorities, along with supporting documents and due diligence.

  4. 4

    Approval

    On approval, your residence permit is issued for you and your included family members.

  5. 5

    Path to citizenship

    Where the programme allows, you can pursue citizenship after meeting the required period of residence and any language or other conditions.

Programme at a glance

Programme typeResidency by investment
Minimum investmentEUR 250,000
Minimum stayNone mandated
Time to citizenship10 years
Family inclusionYes, including your spouse and dependent children, and on many programmes parents and grandparents
Right to workYes
Document receivedResidence permit

Is Italy the right fit?

Book a free, no obligation call with Remy. He will confirm the current rules, the true all in cost, and whether this programme suits your goals and nationality.

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