ITALIAN RESIDENCE PERMITS

What it is:
A renewable Italian residence route for highly qualified non-EU professionals who work remotely as employees or self-employed specialists.

Suitable for:
Remote employees, consultants, freelancers and independent professionals whose work can be carried out from Italy.

Main requirements:
Qualifying education or documented professional experience, at least six months of relevant work experience, annual work income of approximately €25,500 or more, suitable accommodation and health insurance. Additional salary requirements apply to remote employees.

Service fee:
From €2,900 for the main applicant.

What it is:
An Italian residence route for non-EU nationals who intend to work in Italy as freelancers or self-employed business owners.

Suitable for:
Freelance consultants, independent professionals, sole traders and small business owners planning to carry out their professional or business activity in Italy.

Main requirements:
A documented professional or business activity, sufficient financial resources, suitable accommodation and the Italian authorisations required for the chosen type of activity.

Service fee:
From €7,500 for the main applicant.

What it is:
An Italian residence route for financially independent non-EU nationals who intend to establish their long-term residence in Italy without working.

The standard procedure begins with an application through an Italian consulate. In specific cases, the matter may also be pursued from within Italy without a prior consular application. This alternative requires an individual legal assessment and may involve additional legal and procedural costs.

Suitable for:
Retirees and other financially independent applicants supported by stable income from pensions, property rentals, dividends, investments or other established sources unrelated to employment.

Main requirements:
Substantial and regularly documented income and financial assets, suitable long-term accommodation in Italy and comprehensive health insurance. Employment income cannot be used as the principal basis for this residence route.

Service fee:
From €11,500 for a married couple.

The final fee depends on the applicants’ financial documentation, family circumstances, the procedure selected and the required scope of legal and administrative work.

What it is:
A two-year Italian residence route for non-EU nationals who make a qualifying investment or philanthropic donation in Italy.
Suitable for:
Investors with documented, lawfully sourced funds who wish to establish residence in Italy without relying on employment, self-employment or passive-income requirements.
Main requirements:
A commitment to complete one of the following qualifying options:

• €250,000 in an Italian innovative start-up;
• €500,000 in an Italian limited company;
• €1 million as a philanthropic donation;
• €2 million in Italian government bonds.

The applicant must document the availability and lawful origin of the funds. The investment is completed after approval and entry into Italy within the applicable statutory period. A residential property purchase does not qualify.

Service fee:
From €14,000 for the main applicant.

The final fee is calculated individually according to the investment route, source-of-funds documentation, family composition and the required scope of immigration, legal, tax and financial coordination.
Eligibility is subject to current nationality restrictions and is confirmed during the initial assessment.

What it is:
A two-stage project involving the registration of a non-trading representative office of a foreign company in Italy, followed by residence permit assistance for the appointed director.

Suitable for:
Owners, directors and senior executives of established foreign companies planning to develop or coordinate the company’s presence in Italy.

Main requirements:
An active foreign company, corporate documents confirming its operations, a formal decision to establish the representative office, the appointment of a director and a registered office address in Italy.
Registration of the representative office does not itself grant a right of residence. It establishes the corporate basis for the subsequent residence permit procedure. Opening an Italian bank account is not required and is not included.

Service fee:
From €23,900 -

The fee covers both stages of the project, residence permit assistance for the appointed director and spouse, where applicable, and a registered office address in Italy for 12 months. The final fee is calculated individually after reviewing the company, family composition, city of registration and required scope of work.

The appropriate procedure for a spouse and other eligible family members depends on the residence route selected, family composition and individual circumstances.

In some cases, we can structure the project for both spouses from the outset. In others, a separate family reunification or family residence procedure may be required.

Service fee:
From €2,900 for one family member where a separate procedure is required.

The final fee depends on the main applicant’s residence status, family composition, timing and the required scope of work. No separate fee applies where assistance for a spouse is expressly included in the relevant service.