Stepan Makarov Italy Golden Visa
Foreigners obtain Italy residence by investment to unlock business opportunities, improve quality of life, and travel freely within the Schengen Area.
Obtaining period
No residency required
Before or after obtaining the status
Visits under the 90/
2 years
Validity of the first residence permit
Italy Investment Visa is an investor visa introduced in 2017. It allows the holder to enter Italy and apply for a residence permit.
The conditions for obtaining the Golden Visa are set out in the Investor Visa for Italy — Policy Guidance. The investor first obtains a category D visa from the Italian consulate in their country of residence. After entering Italy, they must submit documents for a residence permit within 8 days.
Applicants may include their spouse, children, and parents in the visa application.
To obtain the visa, an applicant makes an investment in a startup, a business, or government bonds. Alternatively, it is possible to make a charitable donation. The minimum investment starts at €250,000.
The process takes at least 6 months.
9 benefits of Italy Golden Visa
Freedom of movement
No minimum stay requirement
Path to citizenship
Access to European banking services
Business opportunities
Tax regime for new residents
Access to healthcare and education
Safety and quality of life
Strategic location
Visa‑free travel to 29 European countries
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Practical guide on the Italy Golden Visa
Step-by-step procedure- Requirements for applicants
- Answers to frequently asked questions
Requirements to apply for the Italy Investment Visa
Aged over 18
Not a citizen of the European Union, Russia and Belarus
Has a legal source of income from abroad
Has no criminal record
Holds valid medical insurance
Legally married to the investor
Children up to and including 17 years old
Financially dependent on the applicant due to health reasons
Over 65
Financially dependent on the main applicant
Have no other children
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Key documents to apply for a Italy residence by investment
- Passport
- Foreign national identity card
- Photographs
- Medical insurance
- Police clearance certificate
- Proof of sufficient income and its source
- Marriage certificate, if applicable
- Children’s birth certificates, if applicable
- Nulla Osta certificate
- Certificate of professional experience
- Property purchase or rental agreement in Italy
- Written commitment to invest in the Italian economy
- Proof of investment
How to obtain residence permit in Italy: step‑by‑step process
Preliminary Due Diligence
A compliance specialist at Passportivity reviews the investor’s personal and financial background. At this stage, the investor provides only a copy of their passport.
The preliminary check helps determine whether the applicant meets the visa requirements and reduces the risk of refusal
Obtaining the Nulla Osta
The investor obtains a Nulla Osta, a certificate confirming the absence of obstacles to visa issuance. The application is submitted via a dedicated online platform. Passportivity’s lawyers assist with creating a personal account, completing the application form, and uploading the required documents.
The application is reviewed within 90 days. If all documents are in order, the investor receives an electronic certificate. A copy is sent to the Italian visa centre.
Submitting the visa application
The Nulla Osta is valid for six months. During this period, the investor must book an appointment at an Italian visa centre and submit documents for the Investor Visa. Passportivity’s lawyers prepare the documents for submission, including translations and notarisation, if required.
Obtaining the Investor Visa
The visa centre forwards the application to the Italian consulate, where it is reviewed within up to 120 days. The approval is sent to the investor’s email address.
Travelling to Italy and applying for a residence permit
The Investor Visa is valid for 2 years. The visa holder must enter Italy while the visa is valid and, within 8 working days of entering the country, personally apply for a
Confirmation of the investment
The applicant must complete the investment within 3 months of entering Italy and upload supporting evidence to the Investor Visa for Italy platform. The Secretariat conducts a formal check, after which the documents are forwarded to the Investor Visa for Italy Committee for assessment.
The Committee applies the same review timeframe as for the initial Nulla Osta application, up to 30 days after receipt of the complete documentation.
Collecting the residence permit card 🔥
Once issued, the electronic residence permit card must be collected in person from the competent Questura.
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Frequently asked questions
The Italian Golden Visa is an informal name for the Italy Investment Visa. It is available to nationals of
Investors and their family members receive a residence permit that allows them to live in Italy and travel within the Schengen Area.
The required investment depends on the selected option. For example, investing in an Italian company starts at €500,000, while purchasing government bonds requires an investment starting at €2,000,000.
No. Buying real estate in Italy does not automatically grant the right to a residence permit.
Yes. Italian citizenship can be obtained in several ways: by birth, by descent, through marriage, or by naturalisation. In the case of naturalisation, an applicant must usually live in Italy for at least 10 years.
No. An Italy Investor Visa can be obtained without proving knowledge of Italian. The official program guidance lists the required documents, such as a passport, CV, proof of ownership and lawful origin of funds, criminal record declarations, investment details, and a commitment to make the investment; it does not require an Italian language certificate.
The applicant may be asked to indicate language skills in the CV section, but this is not the same as a mandatory Italian language exam. Italian language knowledge may become relevant later for other statuses, such as
Not automatically. Children who legally reside in Italy may access Italian universities under the same admission conditions as Italian citizens, without the quotas that apply to
Tuition depends on the university’s fee rules and the family’s financial documentation. If the family’s income and assets are abroad, the student usually needs an ISEE Parificato or similar university procedure to calculate
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