Route-fit and proof-of-funds memo
A written view of which of the four routes fits, the qualifying amount, source-of-funds evidence the Committee expects, family scope, and likely blockers.
Italy Golden Visa
The Italy Golden Visa (investor visa) requires EUR 250,000 in an Italian innovative startup, EUR 500,000 in an Italian company or Italian venture capital fund, a EUR 1,000,000 philanthropic donation, or EUR 2,000,000 in Italian government bonds, invested within three months of entering Italy (TUI art. 26-bis, checked 18 October 2026). Buying property does not qualify. The Italy Golden Visa is Italy's investor residence route for non-EU nationals: a two-year 'per investitori' permit, issued outside the annual quotas and renewable for three-year periods while the investment is kept. We map route fit and proof of funds, and prepare the nulla osta, consular filing, residence permit, and tax handoff with you.
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First call: leave with route fit across the EUR 250k-2m options, nulla osta and consulate timing, proof-of-funds gaps, family scope, the tax questions for a specialist, and the next decision mapped.
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What you get
Route choice and proof of funds come first. We prepare the nulla osta file with you and organise the consulate filing, residence permit, investment completion, and tax handoff, so the file is ready and the capital is committed only after entry.
A written view of which of the four routes fits, the qualifying amount, source-of-funds evidence the Committee expects, family scope, and likely blockers.
A practical plan for the online nulla osta to the Investor Visa Committee, the declaration of commitment, and the documents the Committee Secretariat checks first.
The consulate visa filing within six months of the nulla osta, entry, and the residence permit at the Questura within eight working days of arrival.
Tracking the investment completion within three months of entry, with flat-tax and Art. 24-bis questions reviewed by Movingto's in-house tax counsel and any filings handed to a commercialista, while the residence steps stay visible.
The qualifying investment or donation is completed within three months of entering Italy, so capital is not exposed before the nulla osta and visa are in hand.
The Investor Visa Committee assesses the online application within 30 days; we line up proof of funds and the declaration of commitment before it is submitted.
EUR 250,000 in an innovative startup, EUR 500,000 in an Italian company or Italian venture capital fund (held at least two years), a EUR 1,000,000 donation, or EUR 2,000,000 in government bonds (held at least two years) — each suits a different risk and liquidity profile.
Movingto's in-house tax counsel advises on Italy's substitute-tax regime for new residents. Where a filing is needed, we arrange the handoff to a licensed Italian commercialista.
Who this fits
This route is useful only when the investment route, proof of funds, nulla osta path, consulate timing, and tax questions can be made clear. Movingto helps map the file before filing work starts.
Service scope
You get a managed route and evidence plan, with Italy tax questions reviewed by Movingto's in-house tax counsel. Investment decisions, Committee and visa decisions, and tax filings stay with the relevant owner.
We map which qualifying route fits, the source-of-funds evidence the Committee expects, family scope, nationality, likely blockers, and the next decision.
We organize the online nulla osta application, the declaration of commitment, and the documents the Committee Secretariat and Committee review.
We sequence the consulate visa within six months, entry, the residence permit at the Questura within eight working days, and the investment-completion deadline.
Movingto's in-house tax counsel advises on substitute-tax and Art. 24-bis questions, and we arrange the handoff to a commercialista where filings are needed.
Movingto does not select investments, control Committee or visa decisions, set consular requirements, processing times, or approval outcomes.
Italian tax filings are handled by a licensed commercialista, and securities or fund selection by a qualified investment adviser.
Case path
Each stage ends with a decision, checklist, or specialist handoff so the case does not drift between route choice, the nulla osta, and tax questions.
Decide which of the four routes fits and line up the lawful source-of-funds evidence the Investor Visa Committee expects.
Assemble the online application and declaration of commitment, then track the Committee assessment within its 30-day window.
Once the nulla osta issues, request the investor visa at the competent consulate within six months and prepare for entry.
Apply for the residence permit at the Questura within eight working days of entry and book the biometrics appointment.
Complete the qualifying investment or donation within three months of entry, keep evidence for renewals, and route any tax filings to a commercialista.
Key figures
| Item | Figure / rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Innovative startup route | EUR 250,000 in a startup in the special section of the business register | TUI art. 26-bis(1)(b) |
| Italian company or venture capital fund route | EUR 500,000, held at least 2 years | TUI art. 26-bis(1)(b), as amended by Law 193/2024 art. 35 |
| Philanthropic donation route | EUR 1,000,000 to a public-interest project | TUI art. 26-bis(1)(c) |
| Government bond route | EUR 2,000,000, held at least 2 years | TUI art. 26-bis(1)(a) |
| Proof of funds | EUR 2,000,000 (bonds) or EUR 1,000,000 (other routes), plus living resources | TUI art. 26-bis(1)(c)(1) and (3) |
| Investment deadline | Within 3 months of entering Italy | TUI art. 26-bis(1)(c)(2) and (5) |
| Nulla osta decision | Within 30 days of a complete application; visa at consulate within 6 months | Investor Visa for Italy portal (MIMIT) |
| Residence permit | At the Questura within 8 working days of entry; first permit 2 years, then 3-year renewals | TUI arts. 5(2) and 26-bis(5)-(6) |
Source: D.Lgs. 286/1998 (TUI) arts. 5 and 26-bis on Normattiva, as amended by Law 193/2024 art. 35, checked 18 October 2026. Committee timing is from the Investor Visa for Italy portal (MIMIT), which could not be reached on 18 October 2026.
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Common questions
The service covers route fit across the four investment options, proof-of-funds planning, the nulla osta application to the Investor Visa Committee, consulate-visa sequencing, residence-permit tracking, the investment-completion deadline, and Italy tax-regime review by Movingto's in-house tax counsel. Investment advice and Italian tax filings remain with the relevant specialists.
Under TUI art. 26-bis(1), as amended by Law 193/2024 art. 35: EUR 250,000 in an innovative startup registered in the special section of the business register, EUR 500,000 in the capital of an Italian company or an Italian venture capital fund (held at least two years), a EUR 1,000,000 philanthropic donation to a public-interest project, or EUR 2,000,000 in Italian government bonds (held at least two years). We help match the route to your goals before the nulla osta is filed.
You apply for the nulla osta and the visa first, and complete the qualifying investment or donation within three months of entering Italy. The capital is not committed before the visa is in hand.
Beyond the investment, the long-stay national visa fee is EUR 116 on consular fee tables (New York, fourth quarter 2026). For the residence permit, Poste Italiane lists a EUR 16 revenue stamp, EUR 30 paid at the post office, and EUR 30.46 for the card plus a contribution that depends on the permit length; the Questura kit list shows a EUR 80.46 postal slip for permits of more than one year and up to two years. Figures are set by the authorities and can change.
Movingto's in-house tax counsel advises on eligibility for the substitute-tax regime for new residents under Art. 24-bis TUIR, and a licensed Italian commercialista handles any filings. The separate 7% flat tax for pensioners (Art. 24-ter TUIR) has its own setup service, from €1,250 (Movingto pricing page).
No. TUI art. 26-bis lists only four investments: Italian government bonds, capital in an Italian company or venture capital fund (or an innovative startup), and a philanthropic donation. Buying a home or other real estate is not one of them, although you can still buy property in Italy separately.
Yes. Since Law 193/2024 (art. 35, December 2024), the EUR 500,000 route covers capital instruments of a company or of a venture capital fund established and operating in Italy, held for at least two years. Choosing a fund is an investment decision that stays with you and your investment adviser.
TUI art. 26-bis(1)(c) asks you to show that you own at least EUR 2,000,000 for the bond route, or EUR 1,000,000 for the company, venture capital fund, startup, and donation routes, available and transferable to Italy, plus separate resources above the healthcare-cost exemption level to support yourself. You also sign a declaration committing to invest within three months of entry.
Yes. Under TUI art. 26-bis(8), family members who qualify for reunification under art. 29 can enter with the investor on a family visa. We plan the family documents alongside the main file.
The Italy investor (Golden) Visa is priced per case: our pricing page lists it as Get a quote, given after a route-fit assessment. The first consultation is free.
Private advisory call
Bring your preferred route, proof-of-funds position, current location, family scope, and tax questions. We will map the nulla osta path, consulate timing, residence setup, and specialist handoffs.
Leave with a clearer route decision, nulla osta timing, evidence gaps, and next steps.