1. Travel privileges, including visa-free entry into the Schengen Area. Enjoy visa-free travel throughout the Schengen states and up to 90 days per six months.
2. Right to live, work and study in Italy. Italian residents can enter the country anytime and spend as much time as needed in Italy with the right to work there.
Foreigners with Italian residence permits can enrol in Italian higher education institutions on the same conditions as EU citizens.
3. Special tax regime. Instead of regular taxation on all income obtained outside Italy, foreigners can pay a fixed annual sum of €100,000. The investor can include their family in this tax plan by paying an additional €25,000 for each dependent.
This special tax regime is valid for 15 years, given that the annual fixed payment is made yearly.
4. Opportunity to obtain residence permits for family members. The Golden Visa program allows the investor to get Italian residency for their spouse, dependent children and parents.
5. Opportunity to obtain permanent residence and citizenship. After living in Italy for five years, the investment visa holder can apply for permanent residence and benefit from additional rights. These include the right to access Italian social security services and work or study in EU countries without another permit.
After living in the country for another five or ten years, the Italy Golden Visa program participant can apply for citizenship.
6. Business activities within Europe. Conduct business in Italy without restrictions or additional permits.
7. Cuisine. Italian food is renowned worldwide for its delicious flavours, fresh ingredients, and diverse regional specialities.
8. Historical sites and natural wonders. Italy is home to some of the most famous landmarks in history, such as the Colosseum in Rome or Florence’s Duomo Cathedral.
With breathtaking sceneries like Lake Como nestled amidst towering Alps peaks or sun-kissed Amalfi Coast cliffside towns overlooking azure waters below — it’s no wonder that so many people dream about calling this beautiful country home.