Italy Golden Visa

Italy investor visa, coordinated end to end.

For investors choosing between Italy's four qualifying routes — innovative startup, Italian company, philanthropic donation, or government bonds — we coordinate route fit, the nulla osta to the Investor Visa Committee, consulate filing, the residence permit, and the tax handoff.

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.

Researching the route first? Read the full Italy Golden Visa guide

What you get

What we coordinate across your investor visa.

Route choice and proof of funds come first. We coordinate the nulla osta, consulate filing, residence permit, investment completion, and tax handoff, so the file is ready and the capital is committed only after entry.

01

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.

02

Nulla osta application plan

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.

03

Consulate and residence map

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.

04

Investment and tax handoff

Tracking the investment completion within three months of entry, and routing flat-tax and Art. 24-bis questions to a commercialista while the residence steps stay visible.

Capital timing

Commit after entry, not before

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.

Committee

The nulla osta comes first

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.

Four routes

Match the route to the goal

EUR 250,000 innovative startup, EUR 500,000 Italian company, EUR 1,000,000 donation, or EUR 2,000,000 bonds — each suits a different risk and liquidity profile.

Tax boundary

Flat-tax questions get a handoff

Italy's substitute-tax regime for new residents needs a commercialista. Movingto coordinates the handoff without replacing tax counsel.

Who this fits

Why use Movingto for an Italy investor visa case?

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.

Good fit for

  • Investors choosing between the startup, company, donation, or government-bond routes
  • Applicants who want the nulla osta and consulate timing planned before committing capital
  • Families that need dependant scope, proof of funds, and document timing planned together
  • Applicants weighing Italy's substitute-tax regime for new residents who need a specialist handoff
  • People who want a single coordinated view from route choice to the residence permit

Not the right fit for

  • EU, EEA, or Swiss citizens who do not need this national route
  • Applicants seeking investment, securities, or fund advice directly from Movingto
  • People looking for an approval guarantee or a fixed processing-time promise
  • Anyone seeking direct legal, tax, or social-security advice from Movingto
  • Applicants who cannot evidence the lawful source of the qualifying funds

Service scope

What Movingto coordinates, and what specialists decide.

You get a managed route and evidence plan. Investment decisions, immigration decisions, legal advice, tax advice, and filings by regulated professionals stay with the relevant owner.

Included workstreams
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Scope boundary
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Delivery scopeIncluded vs. referred out
Coordinated by Movingto

Italy route and proof-of-funds assessment

We map which qualifying route fits, the source-of-funds evidence the Committee expects, family scope, nationality, likely blockers, and the next decision.

Coordinated by Movingto

Nulla osta and Committee evidence checklist

We organize the online nulla osta application, the declaration of commitment, and the documents the Committee Secretariat and Committee review.

Coordinated by Movingto

Visa, entry, and residence-permit mapping

We sequence the consulate visa within six months, entry, the residence permit at the Questura within eight working days, and the investment-completion deadline.

Coordinated by Movingto

Tax-regime handoff coordination

We identify substitute-tax and Art. 24-bis questions and coordinate the handoff to a commercialista where advice or filings are needed.

Handled separately

Investment, immigration, or guarantee decisions

Movingto does not select investments, control Committee or visa decisions, set consular requirements, processing times, or approval outcomes.

Handled separately

Legal, tax, or investment advice

Regulated advice, tax filings, securities or fund selection, and Italian legal representation must be handled by engaged specialists.

Case path

From route fit to residence setup.

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.

Case path05 managed stages
  1. Step 1 of 5

    Confirm the investment route and funds

    Decide which of the four routes fits and line up the lawful source-of-funds evidence the Investor Visa Committee expects.

  2. Step 2 of 5

    Prepare and submit the nulla osta

    Assemble the online application and declaration of commitment, then track the Committee assessment within its 30-day window.

  3. Step 3 of 5

    File the consulate visa

    Once the nulla osta issues, request the investor visa at the competent consulate within six months and prepare for entry.

  4. Step 4 of 5

    Enter and apply for the residence permit

    Apply for the residence permit at the Questura within eight working days of entry and book the biometrics appointment.

  5. Step 5 of 5

    Complete the investment and tax setup

    Complete the qualifying investment or donation within three months of entry, keep evidence for renewals, and route tax questions to a commercialista.

Key figures

Italy investor visa at a glance (2026)

ItemFigure / ruleSource
Innovative startup routeEUR 250,000investorvisa.mise.gov.it
Italian limited company routeEUR 500,000investorvisa.mise.gov.it
Philanthropic donation routeEUR 1,000,000investorvisa.mise.gov.it
Government bond routeEUR 2,000,000investorvisa.mise.gov.it
Nulla osta decisionWithin 30 days of a complete application; visa at consulate within 6 monthsInvestor Visa Committee
Residence permitAt the Questura within 8 working days of entry; first permit 2 years, then 3-year renewalsArt. 5, D.Lgs. 286/1998

Indicative figures, set by law and policy and subject to change; confirm the current position with your legal team. Last reviewed 24 June 2026.

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Evidence

Evidence you can check.

Scope, professional boundaries, and credential claims stay tied to source pages instead of sitting as unsupported marketing copy.

Source
Investor Visa for Italy — official portal

MIMIT (ex MISE)

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Investor Visa for Italy — policy guidance (ENG)

Investor Visa Committee

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Visas for Italy — eligibility and consular filing

Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI)

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Tax regime for new residents (Art. 24-bis TUIR)

Agenzia delle Entrate

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Common questions

Questions before you engage.

What is included in the Italy investor visa service?

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 tax-regime handoff coordination. Investment, legal, and tax advice remain with the relevant specialists.

What are the qualifying investment amounts?

Italy recognises four routes: EUR 250,000 in an Italian innovative startup, EUR 500,000 in an Italian limited company, a EUR 1,000,000 philanthropic donation, or EUR 2,000,000 in Italian government bonds. We help match the route to your goals before the nulla osta is filed.

When do I have to commit the money?

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.

What government fees apply?

Beyond the investment itself, the residence-permit stage carries an electronic-document payment of about EUR 30.46, a permit contribution of about EUR 50.00, and a EUR 16.00 revenue stamp; the consular visa fee varies by post. Figures are set by the authorities and can change.

Does Movingto handle Italy's flat-tax regime?

Movingto coordinates the handoff and document planning. Eligibility for the substitute-tax regime for new residents under Art. 24-bis TUIR, and any filings, should be handled by a commercialista or tax specialist.

Is Movingto a law firm?

No. Movingto coordinates the residency process. Legal advice, filing, and representation come from independent licensed professionals where required.

Private advisory call

Get your Italy investor visa coordinated, end to end.

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.

First call covers

Leave with a clearer route decision, nulla osta timing, evidence gaps, and next steps.

Route fit
Country, visa category, family members, and timing.
Scope
Documents, legal work, tax points, and investment boundaries.
Next steps
What to prepare before engaging the right specialists.
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