Visa

Italy offers a wide range of visa options for individuals who wish to relocate for reasons including retirement, employment, investment, family reunification, study, or entrepreneurship. Each visa type has its own eligibility criteria, documentation requirements, and processing timelines.

At Relocating to Italy, we provide comprehensive support throughout the entire visa process — from identifying the most appropriate visa type, to preparing the application, to guiding you through post-arrival formalities. We work closely with both Italian consulates abroad and local immigration offices to ensure a smooth and timely process.

Elective Residence Visa

This visa is designed for individuals who wish to reside in Italy without working, and who can demonstrate a stable and sufficient source of passive income (such as pensions, dividends, or rental income).

Key requirements:

Minimum passive income (typically €31,000/year for singles, €38,000+ for couples, higher for families);
Proof of long-term accommodation in Italy;
Comprehensive private health insurance valid in Italy;
Commitment not to engage in any employment or commercial activity.

This visa is particularly suited for retirees, digital nomads with non-EU income, and financially independent individuals. We assist with all documentation, including income validation and property contracts.

Work Visas

Work-related visas in Italy fall under various categories and are often subject to annual quotas (Decreto Flussi). Some key types include:

Highly Skilled Workers (EU Blue Card): For professionals with advanced degrees and a job offer with a gross salary above a defined threshold;
Intra-Company Transfers: For employees transferred to an Italian branch of a multinational company;
Standard Work Visa (Subordinate Employment): Requires a job offer from an Italian employer within the approved quota limits;
Seasonal Work Visas: For temporary employment in agriculture or tourism.

We support both employers and employees with application procedures, work permit (nulla osta) requests, and visa filings with Italian consulates.

Investor Visa

This long-term visa targets non-EU individuals willing to make a significant investment in Italy. Eligible investment options include:

€250,000 in an innovative startup;
€500,000 in shares of an Italian listed company;
€2,000,000 in Italian government bonds;
€1,000,000 in a philanthropic donation to an Italian project.

The visa is valid for 2 years, renewable for another 3 years. No minimum stay is required, and the process is fast-tracked through the Investor Visa Committee. We assist with investment structuring, preliminary clearance, and post-approval compliance.

Family Reunification Visa

This visa allows family members to join a non-EU citizen already legally residing in Italy. Eligible family members include:

Spouse;
Minor children;
Dependent adult children (disabled);
Dependent parents (under strict conditions).

We handle both the nulla osta request in Italy and the visa application abroad, ensuring proper documentation and translation, as well as guidance on local municipality registration and healthcare access.

Student Visa

Available for individuals enrolling in recognized Italian universities or academic institutions. Requirements include:

Proof of admission to a full-time course;
Proof of sufficient funds and accommodation;
Private health insurance or coverage through a bilateral agreement.

We support applicants from pre-enrollment to post-arrival, including guidance on permesso di soggiorno, part-time work rights, and renewal procedures.

Post-Arrival Services

Once in Italy, visa holders must complete several administrative steps. We offer full support with:

Codice fiscale (Italian tax code);
Residency registration (iscrizione anagrafica) with the local municipality;
Permesso di soggiorno application at the local Questura;
Health system enrollment (SSN);
Banking and utility setup.