Passive Income Residency

Italy Elective Residence Visa

Passive income residency route for financially independent individuals with stable, recurring income from sources such as pensions, rental properties, dividends or investments.

Quick facts

We handle this route

Processing time

3–6 months

Processing time

3–6 months

Visa duration

1 year. Renewable for 2 years and a further 2 years.

Visa duration

1 year. Renewable for 2 years and a further 2 years.

Leads to settlement

Yes

Leads to settlement

Yes

Dependants allowed

Yes

Dependants allowed

Yes

Success rate

100%

Success rate

100%

Overview

Italy's Elective Residence Visa is designed for financially independent individuals with sufficient passive income who wish to establish residency in Italy without undertaking employment.

This permit leads to legal residency in Italy and provides a pathway toward permanent residency and, ultimately, Italian citizenship, subject to eligibility and legal requirements.

Requirements

What you need to qualify.

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Passport Photos

Valid passport photos with a minimum of 6 months left.

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Financial proof (Bank/Financial Statements)

Evidence of passive income earnings. €32,000 EUR in annual passive income as an individual. An additional €6,000 EUR when adding a spouse, and when adding dependent children.

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Utility Bill

Proof of current address.

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Marriage Certificates

Required when adding a spouse.

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Birth Certificates.

Required when adding dependent children.

How we handle it

From first call to visa in hand.

01

Eligibility review

We assess financial statements and confirm eligibility with the requirements

02

Documentation preparation

We gather, review, and organise documentation for a smooth submission.

03

Tax Code & Bank Set-Up.

Obtaining the tax code and bank account set up.

04

Visa Appointment & Biometrics

Obtain the necessary visa and travel to Italy for your biometrics.

Client story

  • Everything was handled professionally and efficiently. The eligibility assessment was thorough, the process was transparent, and there were no unexpected surprises along the way.
    James Richardson

    United Kingdom

  • We appreciated the honest advice. Rather than pushing one programme, they recommended the option that best suited our circumstances, which gave us confidence in their expertise.
    Ahmed Hassan

    Egypt

  • From document preparation to the visa appointment, everything was managed for us. It removed so much of the stress and made the process far easier than we expected.
    Andre Van der Merwe

    South Africa

Your new chapter starts with a free call.

30 minutes. No sales pressure. Honest guidance from a certified advisor on your best path forward.

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Your new chapter starts with a free call.

30 minutes. No sales pressure. Honest guidance from a certified advisor on your best path forward.

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No obligation

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Regulated Immigration Lawyers

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Fully confidential

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Your new chapter starts with a free call.

30 minutes. No sales pressure. Honest guidance from a certified advisor on your best path forward.

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No obligation

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Regulated Immigration Lawyers

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Fully confidential

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