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Italy Elective Residence Visa

The elective residence route allows entry into Italy to foreigners who intend to relocate to Italy permanently and who are able to do so by financially supporting themselves autonomously, without the need for employment.

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Italy Elective Residence Visa

The elective residence (residenza elettiva) route allows entry into Italy to foreigners who intend to relocate to Italy permanently and who are able to do so by financially supporting themselves autonomously, without the need for employment.

Who is Eligible for Elective Residence visa?

Main requirements are:

  1. ．Provide evidence of a passive income (i.e. not deriving from work or salary) of not less than € 31,159.29/year and show proof of accommodation in Italy (property ownership or leased apartment).
  2. ．Particular attention is given to the ability of the applicants to prove a stable and substantial income not deriving from work sources (and Consulates expect an income much higher than the amount set forth by the law) and to the intention to relocate to Italy permanently.
  3. ．The holder of an elective residence permit (permesso di soggiorno per residenza elettiva) is not allowed to work.

Elective Residence visa Application Procedure

The application for the visa is filed at the Italian Consulate which has jurisdiction over the applicant’s place of residence.

Our Services for Elective Residence visa

Comprehensive legal advice and practical assistance with Elective Residence Visa (residenza elettiva) and resident permit applications. Contact us for a free quote, we would be delighted to help you reach your targets and goals.

Our service includes:
  • Provide information about visa requirements
  • Assistance (no accompanying) for preparing and filing visa application + Review and preparation of supporting documents
  • Review of terms and conditions of lease agreement
  • Assistance (with accompanying) to file and residence permit + preparing supporting docs
  • Assistance (with accompanying) to fingeprinting appointment at the Police + preparing supporting docs
  • Assistance (with accompanying) to collect the residence permit
Extra services:
  • Translations and legalization of documents and certificates
  • Registration with Health National Service
  • Residency registration with City Hall
  • House suitability certificate
  • Obtaining tax code

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