Italy Investor Visa — EU Residency from €250,000 | Frederick Capital
Italy's Investor Visa: EU residency from €250,000, 2–3 month processing, no minimum stay, family included. Pre-approval before you invest.
Italian investor visa, investorvisa.mise.gov.it.
As of October 2026 — Statutory Quick Facts & Investment Tiers
| Route | October 2026 statutory position |
|---|---|
| Innovative start-up | €250,000. Company, philanthropy and bond routes are higher. |
- Minimum outlay
- €250,000 in an innovative start-up. Family of 4 minimum: The same investment can cover the family on the investor visa
- Government / processing fees
- €500,000 in an Italian company, €1,000,000 philanthropy, or €2,000,000 in government bonds.
- Processing timeline
- Nulla osta, then the residence permit. No published statutory day-count.
- Visa-free / mobility
- Schengen travel on a residence permit.
- Tax and residency highlights
- A separate flat-tax regime for new residents exists and is not part of the visa threshold. No minimum stay to hold the permit.
- Governing legal framework
- Italian investor visa, investorvisa.mise.gov.it.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the October 2026 minimum for Italy?
- €250,000 in an innovative start-up. For a family of 4: The same investment can cover the family on the investor visa. €500,000 in an Italian company, €1,000,000 philanthropy, or €2,000,000 in government bonds.
- What stay rule and legal framework apply to Italy?
- No minimum stay to hold the permit. Italian investor visa, investorvisa.mise.gov.it.