Source: https://cbi.me/residency-by-investment/italy/ Open Current route # 🇮🇹Italy — Investor Visa for Italy Investor Visa for Italy is classified as residency. Its inventory status is open. EUR 250,000 innovative startup. Investor visa/residence; ordinary citizenship rules separate Russian/Belarusian nationality restrictions include specified dual nationals. Evidence & review dates · 13 October 2026 Evidence reviewed 13 October 2026Dated research; confirm current terms with the authority. [Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy ↗](https://investorvisa.mise.gov.it/index.php/en/home-en/)[All sources & limitations →](https://cbi.me/residency-by-investment/italy/#sources)[Suggest a correction →](https://cbi.me/corrections/?page=%2Fresidency-by-investment%2Fitaly%2F) [Compare this programme →](https://cbi.me/?view=residency&compare=it) Legal outcome Residence; nationality remains separate Base amount EUR 250,000 Presence No minimum stay for investor permit ## Cost breakdown A complete itemised government-fee subtotal is not listed here. The qualifying amount remains separate from document, professional and other charges. Use the current government schedule for the exact applicant cohort. ## Family of four Household assumptions and eligibility Principal, spouse and two children aged under 12. Eligibility, age definitions and dependency rules apply. Family immigration rules separate ## Requirements Eligibility, presence and exceptions Investment is at risk; approval of an investor visa is not nationality. Corporate/fund route conditions must match current law. Presence Investor visa/residence; ordinary citizenship rules separate Holding / ongoing duties EUR 500 k company alternative; maintain investment under permit rules ## Travel access Destination rules, conditions and source dates This route does not establish ordinary national-passport privileges. Short visits; personal circumstances and entry conditions apply. Each rule retains its own check date. UK visits Residence permitA valid Schengen residence permit and recognised passport allow short visits in other Schengen states, within the 90-in-180 limit and entry conditions. Other destinations use your existing nationality and status. Checked 2026-10-24. - [Travel documents and Schengen entry for non-EU nationals ↗](https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/entry-exit/non-eu-nationals/index_en.htm)European Union / Your Europe · Government guidance · Checked 2026-10-24What this source supports Valid Schengen residence permits or long-stay visas can substitute for a short-stay visa; a recognised valid travel document and other entry conditions still apply. Short stays use the 90-in-180 rule. Schengen visits Valid permit + passportA valid Schengen residence permit and recognised passport allow short visits in other Schengen states, within the 90-in-180 limit and entry conditions. Other destinations use your existing nationality and status. Checked 2026-10-24. - [Travel documents and Schengen entry for non-EU nationals ↗](https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/entry-exit/non-eu-nationals/index_en.htm)European Union / Your Europe · Government guidance · Checked 2026-10-24What this source supports Valid Schengen residence permits or long-stay visas can substitute for a short-stay visa; a recognised valid travel document and other entry conditions still apply. Short stays use the 90-in-180 rule. USA visits Residence permitA valid Schengen residence permit and recognised passport allow short visits in other Schengen states, within the 90-in-180 limit and entry conditions. Other destinations use your existing nationality and status. Checked 2026-10-24. - [Travel documents and Schengen entry for non-EU nationals ↗](https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/entry-exit/non-eu-nationals/index_en.htm)European Union / Your Europe · Government guidance · Checked 2026-10-24What this source supports Valid Schengen residence permits or long-stay visas can substitute for a short-stay visa; a recognised valid travel document and other entry conditions still apply. Short stays use the 90-in-180 rule. Canada visits Residence permitA valid Schengen residence permit and recognised passport allow short visits in other Schengen states, within the 90-in-180 limit and entry conditions. Other destinations use your existing nationality and status. Checked 2026-10-24. - [Travel documents and Schengen entry for non-EU nationals ↗](https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/entry-exit/non-eu-nationals/index_en.htm)European Union / Your Europe · Government guidance · Checked 2026-10-24What this source supports Valid Schengen residence permits or long-stay visas can substitute for a short-stay visa; a recognised valid travel document and other entry conditions still apply. Short stays use the 90-in-180 rule. Global category counts, where shown above, are attributed publisher snapshots. The selected destination rules here use government evidence. Recognition of a document is separate from visa exemption. ## Sources Publications, supporting claims and review dates Checked means the cited material was reviewed, not that the authority published a new rule that day. Source authority and retrieval limitations are recorded below. Find a source - Investor Visa for Italy: investment optionsItalian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy · Checked 2026-10-13 [Open source publication ↗](https://investorvisa.mise.gov.it/index.php/en/home-en/) Government guidance EUR250000 innovative startup;500000 company;2m bonds;1m philanthropy. Programme suspended for Russian/Belarusian nationals including specified dual nationals. - Investor visa conditionsItalian Embassy in Pretoria · Checked 2026-10-13 [Open source publication ↗](https://ambpretoria.esteri.it/en/news/dall_ambasciata/2024/05/visa-for-italy-investor-program/) Consular guidance Two-year investor permit renewable for three-year periods while investment is maintained; no minimum stay for this investor route. - Investor Visa for ItalyItalian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy · Checked 2026-10-12 [Open source publication ↗](https://investorvisa.mise.gov.it/index.php/en/investor-visa-how-it-works) Government guidance Investor visa process and two-year residence basis. - Investor visa investment optionsItalian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy · Checked 2026-10-12 [Open source publication ↗](https://investorvisa.mise.gov.it/index.php/it/) Government guidance EUR 250k innovative startup / EUR 500k company. No sources match. Try a country, authority or a different word. All 4 source records are listed. Open a title to read its evidence and publication link. ## Compare alternatives - [🇵🇹Portugal](https://cbi.me/residency-by-investment/portugal/) - [🇬🇷Greece](https://cbi.me/residency-by-investment/greece/) - [🇭🇺Hungary](https://cbi.me/residency-by-investment/hungary/) - [🇲🇹Malta](https://cbi.me/residency-by-investment/malta/) ## Useful guides - [CBI privacy and disclosure: what Saint Lucia’s law requires](https://cbi.me/guides/cbi-privacy-and-disclosure/) - [Does Croatia have citizenship by investment?](https://cbi.me/guides/croatia-citizenship-by-investment/) - [European investor routes: closed options, draft taxes and ongoing checks](https://cbi.me/guides/europe-investor-route-changes-2026/)