{"id":"italy-rbi","name":"Italy Investor Visa","type":"RBI","status":"operational","country":"Italy","country_code":"IT","url":"https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/immigration/italy-investor-visa","min_investment":{"amount":250000,"currency":"EUR","route":"Innovative startup investment"},"qualification_basis":"investment","investment_routes":[{"name":"Innovative startup investment","type":"startup","min":270000,"currency":"USD","amount_local":250000,"local_amount":250000,"amount_usd":270000},{"name":"Italian limited company / corporate equity investment","type":"company","min":540000,"currency":"USD","amount_local":500000,"local_amount":500000,"amount_usd":540000},{"name":"Italian government bonds","type":"government_bonds","min":2160000,"currency":"USD","amount_local":2000000,"local_amount":2000000,"amount_usd":2160000},{"name":"Philanthropic donation of public interest","type":"donation","min":1080000,"currency":"USD","amount_local":1000000,"local_amount":1000000,"amount_usd":1080000}],"family_pricing":{"investment_covers_family":true,"single_applicant":250000,"currency":"EUR","family_up_to_4":250000,"model":"single-investment-covers-family","included_members":"spouse; minor children; adult children dependent on objective health grounds; dependent parents","per_person_fees_eur":"~EUR116 consular state fee + residence-permit cost EUR 126.46 = EUR 30.46 electronic card + EUR 50 permit contribution (1–2 years) + EUR 16 revenue stamp + EUR 30 postal fee (https://www.poliziadistato.it/articolo/225 ; poste.it guide; verified 2026-10-03)","notes":"One qualifying investment (EUR250,000 innovative startup / EUR500,000 Italian company / EUR1,000,000 philanthropic donation / EUR2,000,000 government bonds) covers the family: eligible members follow the investor on family visas (art. 26-bis c.8, art. 29-30 TUI); modest per-person consular + permit fees. 2-year permit, renewable for 3-year periods; investment must be made within 3 months of entry.","source_url":"https://investorvisa.mise.gov.it/index.php/en/investor-visa-how-it-works","verified_date":"2026-10-01"},"processing_time":"Approximately 3-6 months end to end; nulla osta decision by law within 30 days of a complete application (firms report ~25-35 days in practice).","visa_free_count":185,"passport_index_rank":null,"key_destinations":null,"travel_access":"Visa-free travel throughout the Schengen Area (up to 90 days in any 180-day period in other Schengen states) as an Italian residence-permit holder.","minimum_stay":"None to hold or renew the investor residence permit: the continuity-of-presence obligations of ordinary permits do not apply after the permit is obtained (art. 26-bis, as amended by DL 76/2020 art. 40-quater; MIMIT Policy Guidance). Qualifying for permanent residence or citizenship does require genuine residence.","tax_note":"special regime: Neo-residenti lump-sum regime (art. 24-bis TUIR): a fixed annual substitute tax on ALL foreign-source income, replacing ordinary IRPEF on that income and limiting inheritance/gift tax to Italian-situs assets while the regime applies.; income tax: Progressive IRPEF on worldwide income for Italian tax residents; 2026 brackets approximately 23% (up to EUR 28,000), 33% for 2026 (EUR 28,000 to 50,000; Budget Law 2026, Law 199/2025 art. 1(3)-(4)), 43% (above EUR 50,000), plus regional and municipal surtaxes.; CGT: Capital gains generally taxed; financial-asset gains commonly at a 26% substitute rate. Foreign-source gains are covered by the neo-resident flat tax for those who elect it (note: gains on substantial foreign participations are excluded from the flat tax for the first 5 years).; wealth tax: Italy levies IVIE (on foreign real estate) and IVAFE (on foreign financial assets) for ordinary residents; neo-resident flat-tax electors are exempt on covered foreign assets. No general net-wealth tax.; inheritance tax: Italian inheritance/gift tax applies at relatively low rates (4%-8% with allowances). Neo-resident flat-tax electors are exempt on foreign-situs assets. (unverified)","path_to_citizenship":"Italian citizenship by naturalisation after 10 years of legal residence (Law 91/1992, art. 9), subject to Italian at B1 level (art. 9.1) and other requirements (income, clean record). The June 2025 referendum to cut the period to 5 years did not reach quorum, so 10 years stands.","highlights":["No minimum stay; Italian residence with Schengen mobility","Four routes from EUR 250k startup to EUR 2m bonds"],"atomic_answer":"Italy’s Investor Visa (launched 2017) grants a renewable two-year EU residence permit via one of four investments: EUR 250k innovative startup, EUR 500k company, EUR 1m donation, or EUR 2m government bonds. No minimum stay; citizenship by naturalisation can be requested after 10 years of legal residence.","fees":{"due_diligence":null,"processing":null,"interview":null,"certificate":null,"application_main":null,"application_dependent":null,"notes":"Government fees are modest; the cost driver is the investment/donation itself. All EUR figures other than the investment minimums are estimates pending official confirmation. (unverified)","other":{"application_fee":"Nulla osta application via the online portal — no government fee for the nulla osta itself per official process; entry-visa fee charged by the consulate. (unverified)","residence_permit_fee":"Residence permit issuance EUR 126.46 = EUR 30.46 electronic card + EUR 50 permit contribution (1–2 years) + EUR 16 revenue stamp + EUR 30 postal fee (https://www.poliziadistato.it/articolo/225; poste.it guide; verified 2026-10-03). Renewal approx EUR 176.46. (unverified)","legal_fees":"Professional/legal assistance typically ~EUR 10,000-15,000 (firm-quoted, e.g. ~EUR 11,250) — not a government charge.","total_estimated_cost":"Investment amount (route-dependent, from EUR 250,000) + ~EUR 130-180 permit fees + consular visa fee + ~EUR 10,000-15,000 professional fees.","notes":"Government fees are modest; the cost driver is the investment/donation itself. All EUR figures other than the investment minimums are estimates pending official confirmation. (unverified)"}},"last_updated":"2026-10-11","data_freshness":{"verification_confidence":65,"last_verified":"2026-06-04","last_corroborated":"2026-10-22","fields_tracked":7,"stale_fields":5,"fields_with_homepage_only_source":7},"mirabello_index":{"composite":78.7,"rank_overall":27,"rank_in_type":21,"scores":{"cost":67,"speed":100,"mobility":100,"path":44,"tax":55,"family":100,"stability":74},"confidence":1},"regulatory_status":{"fatf_list":null,"eu_tax_list":null,"us_sanctions":null,"oecd_crs_high_risk_scheme":false,"as_of":"2026-06","status":"not listed on FATF, EU tax, US OFAC, or OECD CRS-risk lists"},"processing_stages":["Phase 1 — Apply online via investorvisa.mise.gov.it for the nulla osta (certificate of no impediment) from the Investor Visa for Italy Committee; decision targeted within 30 days. Nulla osta valid for 6 months.","Phase 2 — Within the nulla osta validity, apply for the investor entry visa at the Italian consulate (typically issued within ~30 days); enter Italy.","Phase 3 — Within 8 working days of entry, apply for the two-year investor residence permit at the local Questura; complete the investment/donation within 3 months of entry.","Renewal — Residence permit renewable for three-year periods provided the investment is maintained (no minimum-stay condition)."],"required_documents":null,"biometric_enrolment":null,"dependant_additions":null,"nationality_naturalisation":null,"region":null,"family":{"id":"italy-rbi","country_code":"IT","family_model":"both","relatives":{"spouse":{"eligible":true,"unmarried_partner":false,"same_sex":null,"min_age_inclusive":18,"conditions":"Spouse not legally separated and aged at least 18 (art. 29(1)(a) TUI). Unmarried partners are not listed; same-sex civil unions not addressed in the text read."},"children":{"eligible":true,"max_age_inclusive":17,"age_rule_text":"Minor children, including spouse's children and those born out of wedlock, unmarried, with the other parent's consent; minors are those under 18 when the application is submitted (art. 29(2)). Adopted, fostered and guardianship children treated as children.","age_measured_at":"application","adult_child_max_age_inclusive":null,"adult_child_conditions":"Children over 18 who are dependent and cannot provide for essential needs for objective reasons due to a health condition implying total disability; no age cap.","step_adopted":"Spouse's children and adopted/fostered/guardianship children treated as children.","disabled_child_any_age":true,"age_bands_for_fees":[]},"parents":{"eligible":true,"min_age_inclusive":null,"dependency_required":true,"extra_cost":null,"conditions":"Dependent parents with no other child in the country of origin, or parents over 65 whose other children cannot support them for serious, documented health reasons (the statute says 'over 65', not set as a number here)."},"grandparents":{"eligible":false,"conditions":"Not listed."},"siblings":{"eligible":false,"conditions":"Not listed."},"other":{}},"timing":{"together_with_main_applicant":true,"add_later":true,"add_later_conditions":"Art. 26-bis(8) admits family 'at the side of' the investor-visa holder and gives them a family-reasons visa under art. 30; the Ministry FAQ says reunification follows the general rules of art. 29. A separate reunification filing after the investor's arrival is therefore available (general-rules route); specific timing not stated.","add_later_deadline":null,"after_approval_births_marriages":null,"age_out_during_processing":"Minor status is fixed on the date the application is submitted (art. 29(2)); effect of turning 18 after filing not stated."},"costs":{"currency":"EUR","contribution_includes_family":"One qualifying investment (EUR 250,000 / 500,000 / 1,000,000 / 2,000,000 by route) covers eligible family members; no per-dependant investment.","per_category":{"spouse":null,"child_under_18":null,"child_18_plus":null,"parent":null},"government_fees":[{"item":"Per-person consular visa fee and residence-permit costs (card EUR 30.46, contribution EUR 50, stamp EUR 16, postal EUR 30; consular fee about EUR 116)","amount":null,"currency":"EUR","applies_to":"each person; KB-only figures, not verified here (KB cites poliziadistato.it)"}],"due_diligence_per_adult":null,"notes":"Flat-tax option (art. 24-bis TUIR) adds EUR 50,000 a year per family member from 1 January 2026 per the KB (not family-inclusion cost, tax only; KB-only here)."},"dependants_status":{"residence_obligation":"No continuity-of-presence obligation (KB).","work_rights":"Secondary sources say family members may work; not confirmed officially here.","independent_after":null,"citizenship_path":null,"if_principal_divorces_or_dies":null},"verification":"corroborated","confidence":{"authority":0.9,"freshness":0.75,"textual_clarity":0.85},"evidence":[{"field":"relatives.*","basis":"D.Lgs. 286/1998 art. 29(1)-(2) (family reunification)","source_url":"https://www.normattiva.it/uri-res/N2Ls?urn:nir:stato:decreto.legislativo:1998-07-25;286~art29","source_tier":"A_primary_legislation","verified_date":"2026-10-09"},{"field":"timing.add_later; link to art. 29","basis":"D.Lgs. 286/1998 art. 26-bis(8)","source_url":"https://www.normattiva.it/uri-res/N2Ls?urn:nir:stato:decreto.legislativo:1998-07-25;286~art26bis","source_tier":"A_primary_legislation","verified_date":"2026-10-09"},{"field":"relatives.* (restated for investors)","basis":"MIMIT Investor Visa FAQ, 14 Sept 2018, family reunification answer","source_url":"https://investorvisa.mise.gov.it/images/documenti/FAQ-Visto-investitori-14_09_2018-ENG-DEF.pdf","source_tier":"B_official_guidance","verified_date":"2026-10-09","note":"2018 document; statute is the controlling text"}],"conflicts":[],"gaps":["Government/consular fee amounts (KB-only; not verified)","Spouse age-out/separation after arrival","Whether a post-arrival reunification filing uses the art. 28/29 nulla osta process in practice","Same-sex and unmarried partner","Numeric age for 'over 65' parents","Births and marriages after approval"],"last_checked":"2026-10-09"},"provider":"Mirabello Consultancy","source":"Mirabello Consultancy","verified_by":"Mirabello Consultancy (IMC member, ACAMS-certified team)","book_a_consultation":"https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/contact-us-for-your-free-consultation","terms":"https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/ai","disclaimer":"Provided by Mirabello Consultancy Ltd. for general information only, indicative and subject to change without notice; not legal, financial, tax, or immigration advice, nor an offer or solicitation. Programmes are operated and governed solely by the respective sovereign governments. No warranty of accuracy or completeness; Mirabello accepts no liability for reliance on this information. © Mirabello Consultancy Ltd. This data and its selection, structure and provenance are Mirabello's proprietary compilation — permitted for interactive, attributed use only; systematic bulk extraction, scraping, or redistribution to rebuild a competing dataset is prohibited (acceptable-use terms: https://mcp.mirabelloconsultancy.com/v1/terms). Terms: https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/ai","data_updated":"2026-11-04T05:30:03.674Z","government_fees":"see schedule","tax":"special regime: Neo-residenti lump-sum regime (art. 24-bis TUIR): a fixed annual substitute tax on ALL foreign-source income, replacing ordinary IRPEF on that income and limiting inheritance/gift tax to Italian-situs assets while the regime applies.; income tax: Progressive IRPEF on worldwide income for Italian tax residents; 2026 brackets approximately 23% (up to EUR 28,000), 33% for 2026 (EUR 28,000 to 50,000; Budget Law 2026, Law 199/2025 art. 1(3)-(4)), 43% (above EUR 50,000), plus regional and municipal surtaxes.; CGT: Capital gains generally taxed; financial-asset gains commonly at a 26% substitute rate. Foreign-source gains are covered by the neo-resident flat tax for those who elect it (note: gains on substantial foreign participations are excluded from the flat tax for the first 5 years).; wealth tax: Italy levies IVIE (on foreign real estate) and IVAFE (on foreign financial assets) for ordinary residents; neo-resident flat-tax electors are exempt on covered foreign assets. No general net-wealth tax.; inheritance tax: Italian inheritance/gift tax applies at relatively low rates (4%-8% with allowances). Neo-resident flat-tax electors are exempt on foreign-situs assets. 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