Your dream of la dolce vita is more affordable than you think. Our top regions here are affordable, coastal, and nearby to nearly everything. Relocating to Italy means regularly dining on homemade pasta, delicately folded tortellini, fresh cheese, organic produce, and excellent local wine. The climate is moderate and the landscape is beautiful with different atmosphere from one region to another coupled with rich history making it one of the top holiday destinations in the world. There is huge opportunity to invest in local tourism.
Fantastic lifestyle with very affordable cost of living, especially compared to the States or Canada. Do note that the exact cost depends on where you decide to settle. Bigger cities like Rome, Milan and Venice are the most expensive destinations. Do a little bit of research, and you will find other regions which you may never have heard of before, such as Popolior Puglia, which can offer a higher quality of life for a much lower price.
Italy has one of the most highly ranked health care systems in the world according to the WHO. Foreigners with valid visas are entitled to the same public health care access and treatments as Italian citizens. Private medical insurance is mandatory if you are a non-EU citizen applying for residency.
Once investor obtains a residence permit for two years, it is extendable for another 3 years. Investor and their family can apply for Italian citizenship after 10 years of residing in Italy and travel to 190 countries visa free
RESIDENCE PERMIT
AT A GLANCE
Investment from
EUR 250,000
Processing time
2 - 3 months
Physical Presence
Not Required
Time to Citizenship
10 years
Residence Tax
Flat rate at EUR 100,000 per year and EUR 25,000 per year for each additional family member
Visa Free Destination for Citizen
189 countries
Benefits
- Visa free travel within Schengen countries without additional visa and spend up to 90 days per visit. Schengen countries include: Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, Greece, Portugal, Belgium, Poland, Malta, Austria, Denmark, Switzerland, Hungary, Spain, Lithuania, Slovakia, Finland, Norway, France, Latvia, Luxembourg, Estonia, Iceland, Slovenia.
- Opportunity for long term stay in one of the most beautiful countries and enjoy one of the most delicious cuisine in the world
- The right to obtain residence permit for immediate family members with a single investment.
- Residents have the access to one of the world’s best healthcare and education system.
- The right to enter Italy even when the country’s borders are closed and stay there without time limit.
- Politically stable
- Best route to permanent residence after 5 years and citizenship after 10 years of legal residency (minimum stay of 270 days per year) in Italy and travel to 189 countries visa free (as of 2023).
- Hassle free and fast process
- Residency card is valid for 2 years and renewable every 3 years by maintaining your investment in the country. Renewal application process is similar to initial application.
