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No stay requirement, access to a flat tax on worldwide income

Italy
Investor Visa

Four incompatible routes, from €250,000 to €2 million — pick one, they cannot be combined. Grants access to a special tax regime for foreign income.

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Investment from
€250,000
Time to status
3–6 mo.
Stay requirement
not required
Flat tax on foreign income
up to €300,000/year

Four routes — pick one

Routes cannot be combined: the investment is made AFTER entering on the visa, within three months. The innovative startup route is the cheapest entry.

ROUTE
AMOUNT
WHAT TO KNOW
Innovative startup
AMOUNT€250,000
The cheapest route, requires "innovative" status under the Italian registry.
Italian limited company (SRL/SPA)
AMOUNT€500,000
Investment in an operating company.
Philanthropic project
AMOUNT€1,000,000
Non-refundable contribution to a project of public benefit.
Italian government bonds
AMOUNT€2,000,000
The costliest but most passive route.

What the full cost consists of

Beyond the investment itself — government fees and legal work. The flat tax on foreign income is a separate, significant line item if you choose to opt in.

COST ITEM
RATE
APPLIES TO
Fees and filing-related costs
RATE€11,000–30,000
per family, depends on composition and complexity
Flat tax on foreign income (optional)
RATEup to €300,000/year
per applicant, raised from 1 January 2026
Flat tax on foreign income of family members
RATE€50,000/year
per additional family member

How the process runs

01
Nulla Osta (pre-approval)
The Investor Visa Committee reviews the application — 2026 data shows a typical 25–35 days, though the formal target is 90–120 days.
02
Getting the visa
After the Nulla Osta, the actual visa is issued at the consulate.
03
Entry and making the investment
The investment is made AFTER entering Italy, within three months — not before.
04
Permesso di Soggiorno
Filing for the residence permit at the local Questura after the investment is confirmed.
05
Renewals
The status is issued for 2 years, then renews for 3-year periods as long as the investment is held — there is no stay requirement.

A good fit if

You want EU status with no requirement to physically live in the country.
A flat tax on foreign income appeals to you — a fixed amount instead of a progressive scale.
Your budget covers €250,000+ and you know exactly which of the four routes fits — they cannot be combined.
Speed matters — 3–6 months is among the faster processes in the EU.

A poor fit if

You want to combine several routes at once — the law explicitly prohibits this; only one is chosen.
Your budget caps out below €260,000 once side costs are included.
You need a path to citizenship on a reasonable timeline through actual residence — the programme is not built for naturalisation and has no stay requirement.
You need a guaranteed return — three of the four routes offer no income at all.

Who runs this programme

Your request goes to two or three firms from this list. You see exactly which ones before it is sent, and you can exclude any of them.

Henley & Partners
Лондон, Великобритания · since 1997
The largest advisory firm in the industry — over 70 offices worldwide; also advises governments on designing migration programmes.
NTL Trust
Карибский регион (офисы в Латинской Америке, Европе, на Ближнем Востоке и в Азии) · since 1994
30+ years in citizenship and residence by investment, officially accredited by several Caribbean governments; also trust and corporate services.
Arton Capital
Монреаль, Канада · since 2006
Global financial advisory firm specialising in residence and citizenship by investment.
Astons
Дубай, ОАЭ (основана в Лондоне) · since 1989
One of the oldest firms in the market, over 9,000 clients from 100+ countries; Golden Visa, citizenship and RBI worldwide.
La Vida Golden Visas
Лондон, Великобритания · since 2002
Over 20 years of experience, clients from 160+ countries; specialises in Portugal’s Golden Visa and other EU programmes.
Savory & Partners
Дубай, ОАЭ · since 2009
Over 70 specialists across 8 offices on three continents, 20+ jurisdictions, over 11,000 clients.
Global Citizen Solutions
Лондон, Великобритания / Лиссабон, Португалия · since 2016
Global mobility consultancy with a Lisbon office; specialises in Portugal’s Golden Visa and Spain’s Non-Lucrative Visa.

This is an independent list of firms in the market, not our partners — we do not forward requests to them or receive payment for referrals. Contact them directly via the link.

Frequent questions

Can you split the investment across several routes?

No, the law explicitly prohibits combining them — one of the four routes is chosen for the full amount.

When exactly must the investment be made?

After receiving the visa and entering Italy, within three months — the investment is made after relocating, not before.

What is the flat tax and how does it work?

A special regime for new tax residents: a fixed tax amount on all foreign income instead of a progressive scale. From 1 January 2026 the rate was raised to €300,000/year (it was lower before), plus €50,000/year per family member.

Do you need to live in Italy to keep the status?

No, there is no minimum-stay requirement — the visa renews as long as the investment is maintained.

Which route processes fastest?

Formally the Nulla Osta approval speed does not depend on the route, but real-world 2026 practice shows an average of 25–35 days versus the previously stated 90–120.

Who can be included in the application?

A spouse and children — but the flat tax on each additional family member’s foreign income is paid separately, at €50,000/year.

Sources

Comitato Investor Visa for Italy — official programme portal↗Arletti Partners — detailed breakdown of routes, timelines and the 2026 flat tax↗

Figures are for reference only. Verified against official sources on 26 August 2026. A precise quote is issued by the appointed firm after document review. This material is not legal advice, a public offer or investment advice.