Benefits of Italian Permanent Residence
Italian Permanent Residence offers a wide range of lifestyle, mobility, and financial advantages. Residents enjoy visa-free travel across the EU and Schengen Area, along with the right to live, work, and establish a business in Italy. Permanent residents also gain full access to public services, including healthcare and education, and enjoy rights that closely mirror those of Italian citizens.
After five years of legal residence, individuals can apply for permanent residency, and after ten years, they may become eligible for Italian citizenship. Italy also provides attractive tax benefits, including a flat tax regime for foreign income, capped at €100,000 per year, with no progressive taxation. An Italian passport is among the world’s strongest, ranking 4th globally in 2025, granting visa-free access to 187 countries.
Eligible Investments for the Italy Investor (Golden) Visa
The Italy Investor Visa requires one qualifying investment only—investments cannot be combined, and must be made after submitting the visa application.
Eligible options include:
- Italian Government Bonds: €2 million invested in qualifying government bonds with a minimum residual maturity of two years.
- Italian Companies: €500,000 investment in shares or equity of active Italian limited companies, whether listed or unlisted.
- Innovative Startups: €250,000 investment in officially registered Italian innovative startups.
- Philanthropic Donation: €1 million donation to a public-interest project supporting areas such as culture, education, scientific research, or heritage preservation.
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