A two-year visa for non-EU citizens who invest in Italian government bonds, companies, innovative startups or philanthropic initiatives. Property purchases are not a qualifying option.
Run by the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT), the Investor Visa for Italy is a 2-year visa for non-EU citizens investing in strategic Italian assets. Applications are assessed by an inter-ministerial committee before a visa is issued.
The program is currently suspended for Russian and Belarusian citizens, including dual nationals.
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B
Lowest option is €250,000 in an Italian innovative startup. Other options: €500,000 in an Italian company, €1 million philanthropic donation, €2 million in government bonds.
Investment funds & financial assets
€2,000,000
Investment in Italian government bonds.
Business
€500,000
Investment in the capital of an Italian limited company.
Business
€250,000
Investment in a company registered as an innovative startup.
Other verified routes
€1,000,000
Donation supporting a project of public interest in culture, education, immigration management, scientific research or cultural/landscape heritage.
C
Detailed eligibility criteria were not verified. Ask an advisor before relying on this program.
Open to most nationalities (with listed exclusions)
Excluded: Russia, Belarus
Suspended for citizens of Russia and Belarus, including dual nationals holding either citizenship (MIMIT notes of 14 July 2023 and 20 March 2024).
Not verified
E
Submit the application and supporting evidence online.
The inter-ministerial committee reviews the application.
If approved, apply for the investor visa.
Complete the investment and the residence formalities in Italy. Confirm exact timings with MIMIT.
Processing time: Not verified
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Last verified 6 October 2026
Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT) · checked 6 Oct 2026
General guidance only
Program rules, eligibility, investment thresholds and immigration requirements may change. Information is for general guidance and does not constitute legal, immigration, tax or investment advice.Portugal
A temporary, renewable residence permit for non-EU investors who make a qualifying non-real-estate investment in Portugal and keep it for five years. Buying property no longer qualifies.
Greece
A five-year, renewable residence permit for non-EU nationals who buy qualifying real estate in Greece. Thresholds are €800,000, €400,000 or €250,000 depending on location and property type. It does not allow employment.
United Arab Emirates
A long-term, renewable UAE residence visa for owners of property worth at least AED 2 million. Dubai and Abu Dhabi services issue it for 10 years; spouse, children and (in Dubai) parents can be sponsored.
