🇮🇹 Italy · Investor
Permesso di soggiorno per investitori — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €12,000 |
| Minimum annual salary | €150,000 |
| Proof of savings | €300,000 |
| Minimum investment | €500,000 |
| Work experience | 5+ years |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €116 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://investorvisa.mise.gov.it/index.php/en/investor-visa-how-it-works.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €12,000.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://investorvisa.mise.gov.it/index.php/en/investor-visa-how-it-works · verified 2026-06-09
Minimum annual salary
https://investorvisa.mise.gov.it/index.php/en/investor-visa-how-it-works · verified 2026-06-09
Proof of savings
https://investorvisa.mise.gov.it/index.php/en/investor-visa-how-it-works · verified 2026-06-09
Minimum investment
“you can go to the Italian representation in your country of residence to apply for a 2-year investor visa ... Phase 2: getting your investor residence permit”
https://investorvisa.mise.gov.it/index.php/en/investor-visa-how-it-works · verified 2026-06-09
Work experience
https://investorvisa.mise.gov.it/index.php/en/investor-visa-how-it-works · verified 2026-06-09
Age range
https://investorvisa.mise.gov.it/index.php/en/investor-visa-how-it-works · verified 2026-06-09
Application fee
https://investorvisa.mise.gov.it/index.php/en/investor-visa-how-it-works · verified 2026-06-09
Open to all nationalities
https://investorvisa.mise.gov.it/index.php/en/investor-visa-how-it-works · verified 2026-06-09
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-09.