Source agency: Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy
Primary route
2-year Investor Visa for Italy
Applicant trigger
investment in government bonds, an Italian company, an innovative startup, or philanthropy
Official check
€2M bonds, €500K company, €250K startup or €1M philanthropic category
Who should pay attention
- Investors planning an Italian residence path through capital investment.
- Founders comparing investor residence with startup or employment routes.
What to do next
- Check whether the planned investment matches one of the four official investor categories and thresholds.
- Review the online certificate and post-arrival permit steps before transferring funds.
Latest verified update
Italy's official investor visa portal provides the current entry point for investor visa applications. It should be checked before assuming that investment thresholds, qualifying investment types, or application steps from older summaries still apply.
Who may be affected
Investors comparing Italy with other investor-residence options should verify the eligible investment categories, required supporting documents, Nulla Osta process, and residence steps.
What to check next
- Confirm the eligible investment type and amount on the official investor portal: bonds, Italian company, innovative startup, or philanthropy.
- Check the online application, approval, visa, and residence-permit sequence.
- Verify the official source: Italy Investor Visa.
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