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Residence by Investment
Residence by Investment

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A G7 gateway with zero upfront capital risk — your investment is deployed only post-approval, the Nulla Osta is issued in 30–45 days, and EU Permanent Residency is achievable at Year 5.

30–45 Day Nulla Osta
Key Metric
60–90 Days
Processing Time
From EUR 250,000
Minimum Investment
Overview

Programme Overview

The Italy Investor Visa — formally designated under Legislative Decree No. 286/1998 and enhanced by the Italian Budget Law — represents one of the most prestigious, modern, and legally streamlined residency-by-investment programmes in the G7. Unlike older European residency streams, Italy manages its entire application process through a centralized, high-velocity digital government platform under the direct administration of the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT). For clients of Burbridge Capital, the Italy Investor Visa delivers an uncompromised strategic edge: an investment route requiring zero upfront capital risk, exceptionally fast processing times, and a clear, uninhibited path to permanent European integration with absolutely no mandatory physical stay obligations to maintain your status.

Benefits

Key Advantages

Ⅰ
Zero Upfront Capital Risk
Under strict Italian statutory design, you are legally authorized to apply for and secure your visa first; your chosen capital investment is only executed post-approval, after you have successfully arrived in Italy.
Ⅱ
The Ultimate Lifestyle Flexibility
The programme enforces absolutely no minimum in-country stay or physical presence mandates to hold or seamlessly renew your residence permit.
Ⅲ
Expeditious Government Processing
The specialized government committee reviews background files and officially issues the primary clearance certificate (Nulla Osta) in as little as 30 to 45 days.
Ⅳ
Unrestricted Schengen Travel
Enjoy seamless, open, visa-free access to move across all 29 European nations within the Schengen Area for up to 90 days out of every 180-day cycle.
Ⅴ
Broad European Permanent Residence
After five years of holding your active investor status, you and your included family members gain direct eligibility to apply for an EU Permanent Residence Permit, at which point your capital investment no longer needs to be maintained.
Investment Options

Capital Pathways

Option 1
Innovative Start-Up Equity
EUR 250,000
Capital allocated into an Italian company officially registered on the MIMIT innovative startup registry. The target entity must be incorporated for fewer than 60 months and satisfy precise state criteria regarding R&D spend or highly qualified scientific personnel. Burbridge Capital pre-audits target registries to ensure full compliance.
Option 2
Established Italian Company Equity
EUR 500,000
A sophisticated equity investment deployed directly into the fresh equity share capital of an incorporated and tax-active Italian joint-stock company (S.p.A.) or limited liability company (S.r.l.). The target firm must have filed at least one approved annual financial balance sheet prior to your application.
The Process

How Burbridge Capital
manages your application

1
Portal Profiling & Digital Submission
Burbridge Capital conducts a private internal audit to verify your documentation and source of wealth. Our legal desk compiles and formally uploads your comprehensive application and investment commitment dossier to the official MIMIT portal.
2
Fast-Track Nulla Osta Issuance
The specialized Investor Visa for Italy Committee (IV4I) reviews your digital file. Within 30 to 45 days, the committee officially issues your written certificate of no impediment (Nulla Osta).
3
Consular Visa Stamping
Armed with the digital Nulla Osta, you file a direct application at your nearest Italian Consulate. Your specialized D-type multi-entry Investor Visa is stamped into your passport within two to four weeks.
4
Physical Entry & Questura Registration
You and your included family members travel to Italy. Within eight days of arrival, our local concierge accompanies you to the local police headquarters (Questura) to formally file your physical biometric enrollment.
5
Post-Arrival Investment Fulfillment
Upon receiving your initial 2-year residence permit, your strict 3-month statutory execution window begins. You execute the wire transfer routing your EUR 250,000 or EUR 500,000 directly into the target company's equity capital.
6
Long-Term Renewal Cycle
Your initial card is valid for 2 years. Upon verifying that the underlying corporate investment remains fully active, Burbridge Capital manages your renewal, with subsequent residence cards issued in stable 3-year increments.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my EUR 250,000 or EUR 500,000 capital at risk if the Italian government denies my visa?+
No. You do not transfer a single euro of your core investment capital during the application or vetting phase. You only present paper-based bank statements confirming you hold the funds. You are legally mandated to execute the wire transfer only after you have passed all background checks, secured your visa, entered Italy, and applied for your physical residence card.
Can I invest in any Italian startup to qualify for the EUR 250,000 threshold?+
No. The company must hold a certified Innovative Startup designation and be actively listed on the MIMIT official register. These companies are strictly required to invest at least 15% of their turnover into R&D, or hold proprietary patents, or employ at least one-third PhD-level researchers.
Does Italy have a real estate investment pathway?+
No. Italy does not have a real estate investment pathway under its Investor Visa framework. The capital must be deployed directly into active corporate structures, innovative technology startups, or sovereign government bonds (which carry a higher EUR 2 million threshold).

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