ItalyItaly is the third largest economy in the euro zone and major regional power in Europe. The country has Mediterranean coastline in southern Europe. Italy is a major hotspot of foreign direct investment in Europe. Italian is widely spoken and the currency is Euro. Italian law openly welcomes significant foreign investment in the country and self-employed persons, including entrepreneurs, may be granted a temporary residence permit depending on the entrepreneurial activities.
Residence program
Italy Investor Visa from €250,000 (innovative startup).
Citizenship program
No citizenship by investment. Naturalisation after 10 years of legal residence.
Investment name
Business investment
Minimum Investment
€250,000 (innovative startup)
Qualifying investments
- Business Investment done through a new or existing italian company in real estate, automotive, tourism, construction, marine, food processing, textile and Information technology sectors.
- €250,000 innovative startup, €500,000 Italian company, €1 million donation or €2 million government bonds. Buying property does not qualify.
Visa type
Temporary residence permit / C business visa / D visa
Processing time
3 months
Residence requirements
None
Permanent residence
After 5 years
Italian citizenship
After 10 years of residence
Dual citizenship
Allowed
Last reviewed November 2026. Programme rules change often, so confirm details with us before investing.