Elective / Start-up
🇮🇹 Italy
Italian residence routes for financially independent applicants and start-up founders
3–4 months
indicative processing
€31,160
Elective income guide
1 year
initial permit
183 days
renewal guide
About the programme
Elective Residency requires passive foreign income and housing; Start-up requires a qualifying project and entrepreneurial profile.
Investment routes
1
Elective Residency
€31,160 / yearPassive foreign income and housing.
2
Start-up Visa
€15,500 supportInnovative project and entrepreneurial experience.
Application process
- 1
Income review
- 2
Documents and nulla osta
- 3
Visa and entry
- 4
Residence card
Core documents
- Passport
- Income and tax records
- Housing
- Insurance
- Start-up project
Terms, fees and processing times change. Final eligibility and costs are confirmed after a personal review.