Stocks/shares investment
Stocks/shares investment in an Italian company is one of the eligible options under the Italy Investor Visa program, granting foreign investors and their family members the right to obtain long-term residency in Italy.
With a minimum investment of €500,000, investors contribute capital to a legally operating company in Italy within high-potential sectors. Investors are free to select any qualifying company, provided it meets the program’s requirements. This is a flexible pathway that combines financial objectives with the privilege of legal residency in a G7 nation – a dynamic economic and cultural hub at the heart of Europe.
- Investment: Minimum 500.000 EUR
- Return: Performance-based
- Investment Term: Minimum 5 years or longer as specified in the investment contract
- Capital Guarantee: Under the invested enterprise’s terms
- Availability: Unlimited investment slots
Step-by-Step Process under
Italy Investor Visa
Step 1 – Document Collection & Online Submission
Gather all required documents and submit your application through the official Italian government online platform.
Step 2 – Approval Letter & Visa Application
Once you receive the official approval letter on the platform, proceed to submit your investor visa application at the Italian Embassy or Consulate.
Step 3 – Receive 2-Year Investor Visa
Obtain your investor visa, valid for two years.
Step 4 – Arrival in Italy & Residence Permit Application
Upon arrival in Italy, apply for your residence permit and complete your investment within three months from your entry date.
Step 5 – Obtain 2-Year Residence Permit & Maintain Investment
Receive your two-year residence permit and maintain your qualifying investment for the required period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to our FAQ section for the Italy Investor Visa program. Here, you’ll find answers to the most common questions, covering everything from eligibility to investment options…
Nationals of countries outside the European Union and the Schengen Area may apply. The main applicant must be an individual aged 18 or over, or a foreign legal entity acting through its duly authorised legal representative (also aged 18 or over).
No. For investor residence permits, the legal obligations related to “continuity of presence” in Italian territory do not apply during the period after the permit is obtained.
No. The programme recognises only four eligible routes: (a) Italian Government bonds; (b) equity in Italian limited companies; (c) equity in innovative startups; or (d) a philanthropic donation in specified public-interest fields. Real estate is not an eligible investment type under this programme.
Only after being granted “Nulla Osta”, entering Italy with the investor visa and applying for the residence permit, you must complete the full investment/donation within three months from your date of entry, and you must upload documentary proof through the official platform.
You must maintain the original investment for the entire validity of the residence permit. Alteration of the destination of the investment, or withdrawal of the funds, leads to revocation of the permit and precludes renewal. A different investment cannot be substituted; to change, you would need to submit a new investor visa application.
The application itself is free of charge. When you apply for the residence permit in Italy, you must pay: (i) €30.46 for printing of the electronic card; (ii) a €50 contribution for issuance; (iii) a €16 revenue stamp.
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