italy

Residence | Italy

About Italy

Italy is an EU member state located in Southern Europe along the Mediterranean sharing borders with France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia. Its serene coastal areas, historical metropolitan cities, warm Mediterranean climate, and diverse economic activity has made Italy a desirable location for many wealthy individuals searching for a second home. Its desirability is bolstered by its rich historical/cultural roots, renowned gastronomy, educational opportunities, vast healthcare options, and reassured levels of safety and security. Its official language is Italian and its population stands at approximately 58.8 million.

Country Information

  • Location: Europe

  • Language: Italian

  • Population: 58.8 million

  • Economy: Eighth Largest GDP globally

  • Currency: Euro

italy residence by investment

The Italian Golden Visa program was introduced in 2017 allowing individuals to legally seek a residence through financial contribution, be it through an investment in Italian shares, government bonds or a public interest donation. The applicant for residency may include his immediate family (spouse, children under the age of eighteen, children of disabilities of any age, and parents). Initially, the residency visa is granted for two years and is renewable for a further three years, under the condition that the chosen investment is still in place. After the fifth year, permanent residency is possible given that the applicant has relocated to Italy. An applicant and his family are eligible to apply for Italian citizenship after a residency period of ten years.

Investment Requirements

Options: Shares, Government Bonds, or Donation

  • Option 1: Shares option starts at EUR 250,000 if investing in innovative start ups, otherwise its EUR 500,000 (Shares entails investing in Italian company shares)

  • Option 2: Government Bond option starts at EUR 2 million

  • Option 3: Donation option starts at EUR 1 million (Donation entails a non - refundable contribution to a public interest in Italy)

  • In addition to the above chosen investment, applicants must also rent or purchase residential real estate following the approval of their visa application. Further, all options have additional government and legal fees

Process & time to residence

  • Step 1: Visit Italy and choose/make investment

  • Step 2: Submit required documents with residency application

  • Step 3: Verification and issuance of residency permit

    *Issuance of residence is approximately 3 - 4 months after submission of application

Eligible Dependents

  • Main applicant’s spouse

  • Children under the age of 18

  • Children of disabilities of any age

  • Main applicant/spouse parents

Residence Benefits

  • Visa free mobility within Europe’s Schengen area

  • Financial planning, access to EU banking, and no global taxation

  • Acquisition of a property asset or investment in an EU country

  • No physical residency requirements to maintain residency

  • Access to both educational opportunities and healthcare

  • Ability to live in Italy

  • Eligibility for citizenship after seven years of physical residence

  • Family security in global instability

Enquire Today

Aryzen Global assists clients internationally in obtaining residence, citizenship and/or real estate under the respective programs. FIll the form below or contact us directly to arrange a private consultation with one of our expert advisors.

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