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Italy Program

Unlock 27 European countries through the Italian Investor Visa, and get EU residency.

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Program overview

Equity investors who invest €250,000 or more to Italian startups can qualify for the Italian Investor Visa. The application process typically takes 3-6 months to complete*. 
Importantly, investments are only required after receiving the visa, eliminating the risk of investing without securing visa approval.

*2026 update: delays up to 3 months for nulla osta release. Consult your advisor for a more accurate estimate.

Benefits

Fast, certainty, and the Italian lifestyle.

Visa-free travel across all 27 Schengen countries

Fast-track processing, typically 3 to 4 months from submission (currently experiencing delays).

No minimum stay requirement for initial residency and renewals

Full access to Italy’s public healthcare and education systems

Bring immediate family: spouse, children, and dependent parents

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Process

Our team assist you all the way long the procedure, step by step. We are a team of experts, giving you administrative assistance over the course of your program.

1st step

Prepare and submit Nulla Osta

Certificate of No Impediment, approx. 30 days from submission. *2026 update: delays currently up to 3 months for nulla osta release.

30 days*

2nd step

Apply for visa at the Italian Consulate

Processing time 30-60 Days. Visa Valid for 2 years

30-60 days

3rd step

Enter Italy and apply for residence permit

If entering Italy directly: go to the Questura within 8 days.
If entering via another Schengen country: file declaration within 8 days, then book appointment. Bring passport, make investment, and submit proof

8 days

4th step

Make Investment

Must be completed within 3 months of arrival

3 months

5th step

Receive Residence Permit

Initial permit for 2 years, renewable for 3 more years

Long-term

Long-term path

Permanent residence after 5 years continuous stay

Citizenship eligibility after fiscal residence of 10 years, with B1 in Italian & cultural integration

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Graça, Lisboa
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Boavista, Porto
Italian Startup

Interested in the Italy Investor Visa?

You can apply for it by becoming shareholder in our bitcoin start-up.

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