Golden Visa Italy

What qualifies for Golden Visa in Italy?….

Italy’s Golden Visa is emerging as a viable and attractive alternative to other European Programmes which continue to be threatened or changed. With no minimum residency requirement, this even means you do not have to become fiscal resident if you choose not to!

  • Among the most popular investment options, the €500,000 investment in Commercial Real Estate, with a projected yield of 15% IRR *

*based on 10 year lifecycle)

  • The second popular option is to invest €500,000 into a government approved Italian stock Portfolio.

What Are Qualified Stock Portfolio’s & what are the benefits?

  • Investing €500,000 in a fund of Italian Stocks, within industries such as Fashion & Gastronomy will be eligible to obtain the Investor Visa , better known as the Golden Visa.

  • These programmes are highly regulated by Italian financial authorities, and the expediency of this visa type is unparalleled, taking just 3-4 months

  • The Golden Visa Stock Portfolio is diverse, and private equity which not only safeguards you from volatility seen in the public market, but also gives an opportunity for high potential for growth by being invested in emerging sectors & companies.

  • Italy has a benefit of a pre-approval programme, the permit is issued before you even need to make the capital investment.

What is the Golden Visa in Italy?….

Residency & Citizenship :

The Golden Visa is a residency authorisation program for investors who make qualified financial contributions to the country. In addition to the possibility of residing in Italy, the program allows beneficiaries to travel freely within the Schengen Area and, after ten years, apply for Italian citizenship

What are the advantages of investing in funds?….

Less Bureaucracy:
Unlike real estate purchases, fund investments avoid lengthy processes related to deeds and registrations

Professional Management:
Funds are managed by specialised firms, reducing the investor’s direct involvement

Diversification:
Capital is allocated across different sectors, lowering risk

Higher Liquidity:
Compared to direct real estate investments, funds may offer structured exit strategies at the end of the investment period

Benefits of Golden Visa Italy

Flexible residency: No Minimum stay, come and go without obligation

Access to Healthcare, including doctors & Hospitals

Pathway to Citizenship:
After 5 years, holders may apply for Permanent Residency, and after ten, citizenship

Capital Appreciation:
Whilst holding your Golden Visa your capital will be appreciating in line with the fund yield.

Advanced approval:
Italy’s Programme has a pre-approval process which enables you to receive your permit before having to commit any capital

Access to the Schengen Area: Free movement across 29 Schengen countries.

Family reunification:
Family members can be attached to the lead permit quickly

Efficient Approval:
Italy have a fast approval time of just 3-4 months

Preferential Tax:
Retirees may benefit from 7% on worldwide income, whilst HNWI can opt for the €200,000 flat tax