Italy attracts wealthy expats with a flat annual tax on foreign income (€200,000 for those relocating after 10 August 2024) and the Elective Residency program for those with passive income.
Italy is one of the most popular relocation destinations thanks to its high quality of life, mild climate, and rich culture. The government actively attracts wealthy foreigners: the "forfettario" regime for self-employed allows paying a flat 5–15% tax, and new tax residents can benefit from a fixed €200,000 levy on all foreign income (for arrivals after 10 August 2024).
The Elective Residency program suits pensioners and investors with income from €31,000 per year. Italy has no property-based golden visa: the Investor Visa for Italy requires €250,000 in an innovative startup, €500,000 in an Italian company, €2 million in government bonds, or a €1 million philanthropic donation. Citizenship is available after 10 years of residence or by descent — but since 2025 (Decree-Law 36/2025, Law 74/2025) descent generally qualifies only if a parent or grandparent held solely Italian citizenship.
Immigration programmes
Elective Residency
Income from €31,000/yr
Investor Visa for Italy
Startup from €250,000 / company from €500,000
Route to a passport
Timelines, full costs, documents and steps — on the programme page.
What you get
- ✓A programme matched to your goal, family and budget
- ✓Real odds and timelines — before you pay
- ✓Turnkey documents, translations and filing
- ✓Support until your permit or passport is issued
- ✓Help with housing, banking and schools on arrival
Why now
- — Since 2025 citizenship by descent has been sharply restricted (Decree-Law 36/2025) — check your eligibility as early as possible.
- — Since August 2024 the flat tax for new residents has doubled to €200,000.
Benefits
- Flat-tax regime for non-doms
- Schengen zone access
- High quality of life
- Citizenship by descent (restricted since 2025)
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