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
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.
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What you get
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.
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, and routing flat-tax and Art. 24-bis questions 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 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.
Italy's substitute-tax regime for new residents needs a commercialista. Movingto coordinates the handoff without replacing tax counsel.
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. Investment decisions, immigration decisions, legal advice, tax advice, and filings by regulated professionals 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.
We identify substitute-tax and Art. 24-bis questions and coordinate the handoff to a commercialista where advice or filings are needed.
Movingto does not select investments, control Committee or visa decisions, set consular requirements, processing times, or approval outcomes.
Regulated advice, tax filings, securities or fund selection, and Italian legal representation must be handled by engaged specialists.
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 tax questions to a commercialista.
Key figures
| Item | Figure / rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Innovative startup route | EUR 250,000 | investorvisa.mise.gov.it |
| Italian limited company route | EUR 500,000 | investorvisa.mise.gov.it |
| Philanthropic donation route | EUR 1,000,000 | investorvisa.mise.gov.it |
| Government bond route | EUR 2,000,000 | investorvisa.mise.gov.it |
| Nulla osta decision | Within 30 days of a complete application; visa at consulate within 6 months | Investor Visa Committee |
| Residence permit | At the Questura within 8 working days of entry; first permit 2 years, then 3-year renewals | Art. 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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MIMIT (ex MISE)
Investor Visa Committee
Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI)
Agenzia delle Entrate
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 tax-regime handoff coordination. Investment, legal, and tax advice remain with the relevant specialists.
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.
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 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.
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.
No. Movingto coordinates the residency process. Legal advice, filing, and representation come from independent licensed professionals where required.
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.