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Italy’s golden visa in one slide

What are the benefits, requirements and procedure to obtain Italy’s investor visa (but also red flags!)

1. Investor visa is the only visa that allows the Investor not to spend any minimum time in Italy
2. Investment must be executed only after obtaining the visa, within 3 months from the arrival in Italy
3. Investor visas are processed by the Consulate with priority. Per our experience processing time is max. 1–2 weeks
4. If Investor spends in Italy less than 183 days/year, it may not have any tax obligations (subject to some condtions, check with your tax counsel)
5. Visa can be extended to spouse and children up to 18
6. Investor will be given a 2 year permit which will allow to travel freely within the Schengen area (for no more than 90 days any 180 days period)
7. After 2 years the permit can be extended for periods of 3 years, on condition that the original investment is maintained
8. Should the Investor become tax resident and pay taxes in Italy (there are favorable tax schemes for HNW individuals, new residents and pensioners), can apply for permanent residency after 5 years and for citizenship after 10 years
9. Investor and spouse are allowed to work. The permit can also be converted into a work permit, if Investor meets the requirements for the relevant permit applied for
10. Investor permit holders are exempted from the Integration Agreement obligations (unless they apply for permanent residency) therefore they do not have any obligation to pass a language test

See also:

Italy’s Investor Visa — 15 most FAQs | by Marco Mazzeschi | StudioMazzeschi | Medium

Italy’s investor visa explained | StudioMazzeschi

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