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ARTICLE · 22 JULY 2025

Italy Retirement Visa ("Italy Elective Visa")

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Harvey Law Group (HLG) is proud to offer The Italy Retirement Visa program, officially known as the Elective Residence Visa.

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Harvey Law Group (HLG) is proud to offer The Italy Retirement Visa program, officially known as the Elective Residence Visa.

The Italy Retirement Visa is an ideal option for retirees or financially independent individuals looking for an affordable option to settle down in lovely Italy and enjoy incomparable quality of life, providing a pathway to European residency (and eventually citizenship).

The program allows non-EU nationals to live in Italy without working if they can show a stable passive income of at least EUR 31,000 per annum. Successful applicants will receive an initial residence permit valid for one or two years that can be renewed.

Additional benefits of the program include the right to travel visa-free within the Schengen Area for 90 days within any 180 days rolling period, as well as access to Italy's healthcare and education systems. Those who reside in Italy for over 183 days a year may benefit from one of Italy's advantageous tax regimes such as the EUR 200,000

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