Startup Visa
Italy's Startup Visa allows non-EU entrepreneurs to establish an innovative startup in Italy. Requires a business plan and approval from a certified incubator.
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Key Details
Stay Requirements
Entrepreneur/startup visa: active residence permit - must physically run the business in-country; genuine presence (~183 days) required to renew
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- Minimum investment of €50,000
- Pathway to permanent residency
- 3-month processing time
- Focus on innovative startups
- Requires business plan approval
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
Economic conditions may impact funding and startup viability.
Tax Notes
Italy's tax system is worldwide; entrepreneurs may face standard rates unless qualifying for special regimes.