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The elective residency visa allows foreigners who plan to reside in Italy to stay for an extended period and live permanently in Italy. Eligible applicants must fulfil several criteria, among which is the demonstration of financial self-sufficiency that is not dependent on paid work in Italy or elsewhere.
For qualification, persons are required to provide verified evidence of accommodation (either for purchase or rent) in Italy and a consistent income of over 32,000 EURO, which is expected to remain constant in the future.
The income should come from stable asset-based earnings (such as annuities, and pensions), property ownership (rental incomes), steady economic-financial activities, or other non-employment sources.
The procedure can be broken down into these three phases for the residence permit in Italy:
Please note that buying a property does not provide you with a visa or any legitimate immigration status in Italy. Connect to our lawyers in Italy to understand how you can work and/or study in Italy effectively (and stay beyond the 90-day rule of the visa waiver program).
The process of acquiring the elective residence visa requires filling out the appropriate application form and submitting the required supplementary documents requested by the Italian consulate. The consulate reviews the application package and grants the visa within a 90-day period; however, the processing duration typically ranges from four to eight weeks, contingent on the Consulate’s workload, the season, and the nationality of the applicant.
The applicant is required to present assets from a portfolio. The Consulate may request original financial records from banking institutions, investment firms, or social security, all reflecting current balances. It’s important to understand that these balances should not be calculated from current employment or any other professional activities. The Italian Authorities’ decision hinges on demonstrating a significant sum of money. Even when the minimum income requirement stipulated by the Ministry of Interior is satisfied, visa issuance is not guaranteed. Each Consulate assesses applications individually and holds the discretionary authority to make any further requests. Click here to inquire about the Italy elective residence program.
Once the Elective Residence Visa has been granted, the individual can travel to Italy and must apply for the Residence Permit, also known as “Permesso di Soggiorno”, within eight days of entry. You can apply at any Post Office by providing specific forms and necessary documents. Once the application is lodged, the Post Office will promptly provide a receipt, acting as evidence of submission, which is recognized as a temporary stay permit.
Typically, after a few months from the application date, the applicant is called in for an identification (fingerprinting) and document-gathering session at the closest Police Station.
The process then requires several months (based on the municipality) to receive the actual Residence Permit card. Upon issuance of the Residence Permit, the immigration procedure is completed, and the applicant attains legitimate legal status in Italy.
The last action required from the applicant (if they intend to reside in Italy for over 6 months annually), is to register their personal residential address in Italy at the local Town Hall. Although not all nations follow the same protocol, it is mandatory for Italians and newcomers to register at the City Hall of their place of residence to confirm their presence and immigration status.
This can be accomplished immediately after the receipt of the Residence Permit Card. This registration will facilitate several activities, such as: opening a regular bank account; purchasing a vehicle; obtaining an Italian Identity Card (Carta d’Identità);
Applicants must be able to show they can relocate and live in Italy by showing a stable and passive income, such as collecting social security or other types of pensions, annuities, rental income, or interests/dividends from a brokerage account). Applicants also need to show the ability to live in Italy without seeking any sort of employment.
Working with our Italian team would ensure that your application package includes all the necessary documents so that you have very high chances of being approved. Our lawyers based in our office in Italy can also make sure that all documents are properly translated and formatted to meet the requirements of the Italian consulates. Another big advantage of hiring Global Immigration Partners is the peace of mind we offer, because navigating the whole process is usually very stressful, and clients want to avoid any risk of delays or rejections of the petition. Having a knowledgeable Italian lawyer next to you simply means your case is handled with care.
This process requires 2 main steps: the first is to prepare and file an application with the competent Italian consulate in your area, and the second step is to apply to obtain a residence card as soon as you enter Italy and have activated your immigration status through your Elective residence visa.
An elective residency visa is a permit that enables non-Italians to live permanently in Italy. Eligible applicants must fulfill several criteria, among them is the demonstration of financial self-sufficiency that is not dependent on paid work.
You must submit your application to the relevant Italian consulate in your region. Once you have your visa, you will be able to enter the country and file for the Residence Permit within a limited time frame.
You can apply for Italian citizenship after you have lived in Italy for 10 years. Additional requirements apply, such as a minimum language proficiency.
Anyone who can demonstrate a consistent passive income. Possible sources could be rental incomes, Social Securities, annuities, pensions, interests, and/or dividends generated from stocks and bonds, etc.
Individual applicants must prove they earn a minimum of 32,000 EUR. Different amounts are required if you have family members.
No, you are not allowed to engage in any work-related activities.
The elective residence visa is valid for one year. The subsequent Residence permit will be issued for 1 year and then will be renewable every 2 years.
You need to show you have a minimum passive income of 32,000/year per person.
Since this is a difficult visa to have, we highly recommend you have the proper assistance of our professional lawyers based in Italy.
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