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GOLDEN VISA
The Italy Golden Visa, introduced in 2017, offers non-EU/EEA nationals a two-year residence permit in exchange for investing in Italy’s economy. This permit is renewable for three more years, with eligibility for permanent residency after five years. As a Schengen Area member, Italy also provides visa-free travel across 26 European countries, making this program an attractive gateway to both Italy and Europe.

ROGRAM OVERVIEW

i ITALY GOLDEN VISA LAW

The law of 11 December 2016, n. 232, known as the "Legge di Bilancio 2017 (2017 Budget Law)", introduced (art. 1, paragraph 148) a new case for which entry and long-term stay in Italy is permitted. The Consolidated Law on Immigration (Al Testo unico sull’immigrazione "TUI", Legislative Decree 286/1998), article 26-bis is added, entitled "Entry and stay for investors".

PROGRAM BENIFIT

ITALY VISA FREE COUNTRIES

The Italian Golden Visa allows visa-free access to Europe including 29 countries in the Schengen zone.

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COUNTRIES

EUROPE
  • Austria
    Belgium
    Bulgaria
    Croatia
    Cyprus
    Czech Republic
    Denmark
    Estonia
    Finland
    France
    Germany
    Greece
    Hungary
    Iceland
    Italy
    Latvia
    Liechtenstein
    Lithuania
    Luxembourg
    Malta
    Monaco
    Netherlands
    Norway
    Poland
    Portugal
    Romania
    San Marino
    Slovakia
    Slovenia
    Spain
    Sweden
    Switzerland
    Vatican City

INVESTMENT TYPE & COST

Investors have one main route to acquire the UK Innovator Visa.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND TIMELINE

WEEK 1-2

Agreement and Application Submission

I VISA SERVICES Retainer Agreement signed and first Payment of IVS Professional Fees. The collection of required documents is carried out by the client with the support of a specialized Documentation Officer from IVS who will put the file together as per Italian Government guidelines. Submission of application.

WEEK 2-3

Evaluation, Embassy Appointment, and Entry Visa Issuance

The Italian Investor Visa for Italy Committee evaluates your application, and if the evaluation is positive, you receive a certificate of no impediment (Nulla Osta). Within 6 months of issuance of the Nulla Osta certificate, I VISA SERVICES coordinates the appointment with the closest Italian Embassy or Consulate in your country of permanent residence. You must submit the original documents in person. If successful, then you will receive an entry visa for investors (valid for 2 years)

WEEK 4-5

Arrival, Residence Permit Application, and Investment/Donation

The applicant travels to Italy. Within 8 working days of arrival in the country, you must visit the Immigration office and submission the residency application. Residence Permit is issued and valid for 2 years from the day of entry to the country.

WEEK 6-7

Proof of Investment Submission and Renewal Process

Submission of Proof of Investment. You can renew your Italy Investor Visa for three additional years as long as you maintain your original investment. With at least 60 days before your current residence permit expires, you must submit the documents for renewal.

eligibility requirments

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please note that the below documents are a guideline, and after assessing your case, I VISA SERVICES will issue a personalised list of documents based on your specific case. I VISA SERVICES appoints a specialist Document officer to prepare the application documents and all necessary Government forms for your Innovator Founder Visa in the UK.

  • Passport – for all applicants
  • Curriculum Vitae – for all applicants
  • Financial documents to demonstrate ownership and possession of the amount intended for the investment type, e.g. 3 months’ bank statement
  • Bank Letter
  • No Criminal Record

  • Copy of the Authorization
  • Proof of Accommodation in Italy
  • Proof of Income for the last financial year
  • Passport Photo – for all applicants
  • Passport – for all applicants
  • Proof of Residence

  • Certificate of a deposit of the securities in a financial institution in Italy
  • Copy of securities dossier

  • Bank statements — must clearly indicate the investment has been made
  • A letter of validation of the bank statement — must be signed by an authorized representative of the entity
  • Certificate of Shares Deposit at an Italian bank or financial institution, if you’ve acquired shares
  • A letter that confirms the receipt of the investment and a copy of the Italian atto di cessione (act of transf

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, dual citizenship is allowed in Italy, and you do not need to renounce any other citizenship.

To be eligible for the Investor Visa for Italy, the main applicant must be at least 18 years of age and can include their spouse, minor children below 18, and financially dependent parents 65 years and above.

In general, the application for the Investor Visa for Italy takes 2 to 3 months to process.

The Investor Visa for Italy offers a range of benefits for investors, such as investors are only required to invest after their residency application is approved, there is no language test requirement, there is no minimum stay requirement, investors can live and work in Italy, holders of the visa can travel visa-free within the Schengen area, and after holding the permanent residency for five years investors are eligible for citizenship.

The Italy Golden Visa, also called the ‘Investor Visa for Italy,’ allows third-country nationals (non-EU/EEA and non-Swiss) to obtain a residence permit in exchange for an investment in the country’s economy.

The requirements for the Investor Visa for Italy depend on the chosen investment option, however; in general, you must make the minimum investment or donation declared in the Italy Investor Visa application within three months of the date of entry into Italy, and you must maintain the original investment for the entire validity period of the residence permit. Applicants must also have a clean criminal record, a certified copy of passports, a CV, proof of residence, and proof of income in the last financial year.

Yes, holders of the Investor Visa in Italy are permitted to work in Italy.

Under the Investor Visa for Italy, applicants have two investment options to choose from: investment in a startup or an Italian Joint-Stock company.

The costs of the Investor Visa for Italy vary depending on the investment choice. However, the minimum investment cost is EUR 250,000.

Contact I VISA SERVICES, sign the Retainer Agreement, and pay the first fee to start your application today.

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