🇮🇹 Italy · Permanent Settlement
Right to permanent residence — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,200 |
| Minimum annual salary | €1,000 |
| Proof of savings | €5,000 |
| Minimum investment | €10,000 |
| Language level | B1 |
| Age range | 15–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €200 |
Documents
- passport
- residency certificate
- expired residence card
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://sdg.interno.gov.it/en/d4-residence-another-member-state.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,200.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://sdg.interno.gov.it/en/d4-residence-another-member-state · verified 2026-06-09
Minimum annual salary
https://sdg.interno.gov.it/en/d4-residence-another-member-state · verified 2026-06-09
Proof of savings
https://sdg.interno.gov.it/en/d4-residence-another-member-state · verified 2026-06-09
Minimum investment
https://sdg.interno.gov.it/en/d4-residence-another-member-state · verified 2026-06-09
Language level
https://sdg.interno.gov.it/en/d4-residence-another-member-state · verified 2026-06-09
Age range
https://sdg.interno.gov.it/en/d4-residence-another-member-state · verified 2026-06-09
Application fee
https://sdg.interno.gov.it/en/d4-residence-another-member-state · 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.