🇮🇹 Italian Visas & Residency

About Italian Visa & Residency

Italy offers multiple legal pathways for non-EU nationals to gain residency, long-term stay, and eventual EU citizenship. Whether you're seeking lifestyle, retirement, investment, or family reunification, Italy’s programs are among the most attractive in Europe.

Elective Residency Program

Ideal for retirees, remote workers, and financially independent individuals.

  • Requirements: Proof of stable income, private health insurance, and a long-term rental or property in Italy.

  • Benefits: No work requirement, access to Schengen travel, and eligibility for permanent residency after 5 years.

  • Citizenship Path: Eligible after 10 years of legal residency.

Investor Visa

Designed for individuals investing in Italy.

  • Investment Options:

    • Investment in an Italian startup

    • Investment in an Italian company

    • Donation to a public interest project

  • Benefits: Renewable visa, fast-track residency, and family inclusion.

  • Citizenship Path: Eligible after 10 years of continuous residency.

Family Reunification & Marriage

  • Spouse of Italian Citizen: Eligible for citizenship after 2 years of marriage (or 1 year if residing in Italy).

  • Family Reunification: Available for spouses, children, and dependent parents of legal residents.

Long-Stay National Visa (Type D)

For those planning to stay in Italy for more than 90 days.

  • Types: Study, work, religious, medical, or elective residency.

  • Process: Apply through Italian consulates abroad with supporting documentation.

Citizenship by Descent (Jure Sanguinis)

For individuals with Italian ancestry.

  • No residency required if lineage is proven.

  • Popular among Americans, Argentinians, Brazilians with Italian roots.

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