Italy investment

Italy Investment

The Investor Visa for Italy is a two-year, renewable visa for foreign nationals intending to make a large investment or donation in Italy.

As one of the largest economies in the world as well as a strategic pathway to the European Single Market, in recent years, Italy has taken action trying to paint itself as an attractive location for foreign investors. One of these steps was introducing a special tax regime, which is particularly targeted towards holders of the Investor Visa for Italy.

Who Is Eligible for an Investor Visa for Italy?

You are eligible for an Italian Investor Visa if you are a non-EU citizen, and make a single investment into one of the following:

A Government Bond issued by the Italian Republic.
A company incorporated and operating in Italy.
An innovative startup; or
You make a philanthropic donation. You can support public interest in the fields of culture, education, immigration management, scientific research, preservation of cultural and natural heritage.

Your investment has to be directed to one entity. In exceptional circumstances, such as a donation for social projects or research which involve more than one participant, a donation to more than one entity may be accepted.