Golden Visa
Italy
Last updated: December 25, 2025
2 years (renewable)
$137
3-4 months
Medium
About this Visa
Italy's Golden Visa lets non-EU investors get Italian residency by investing money. You invest in a startup, company, bonds, or charity. In return, you get a residence permit to live legally in Italy. This visa is for people who want to move to Europe, work in Italy, or travel freely across European countries. You don't need a job offer. You just need investment money and a clean background. What makes it special: You don't have to live in Italy a certain number of days each year. You can live anywhere while keeping the visa. You can work any job. Your family comes with you.
Key Benefits
- Work any job without restrictions
- Live in Italy with no minimum required days per year
- Travel freely in 27 European countries
- Bring spouse and children at no extra cost
- Access Italian healthcare system
- Children can attend Italian schools
- Permanent residency after 5 years
- Italian citizenship after 10 years
- Optional flat tax: €200,000/year on foreign income
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 or older
- Must not be EU/EEA citizen
- Must have no criminal record
- Must have good health (no serious infectious diseases)
- Must prove money is legally earned
- Must meet minimum income requirement of €8,500/year
- Cannot be Russian or Belarusian national
Financial Requirement
Minimum €8,500 per year (solo) or €11,362 (married). Proof required from bank statements.
Documents
- Valid passportMust be valid for at least 2.5 more years
- Bank statementsLast 3 months of statements
- Bank letterConfirming money source and legal origin
- Criminal record certificateFrom every country lived 12+ months in last 10 years, must be apostilled
- Investment planWritten description of how you will invest
- Health insurance proofMinimum €30,000 annual coverage
- Italian residence proofLease or property deed showing where you will live
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.