Elective Residency Visa
Standard Italian tax; flat tax opt-in possible. Low cost of living offset Cannot work. Suitable for retirees and passive income earners.
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Key Details
Stay Requirements
Elective Residency: genuine residence required; long absences can invalidate the permit
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- Suitable for retirees and passive income earners
- Processing time of 3 months
- Minimum stay of 183 days/year
- Pathway to citizenship after 10 years
The catch
- You have to actually live there. At least 183 days a year in-country — this becomes your main home, not a paper residency.
- Long road to a passport. Citizenship takes around 10 years of qualifying residence.
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What could change
Changes in immigration policy could affect residency and citizenship pathways.
Tax Notes
Italy has a standard tax system but offers a flat tax option for retirees, allowing for a fixed annual tax on foreign income.
Sources
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