ItalyRetirement Visa
A retirement pathway for Italy. Below are the requirements, fees, and the deep-linked official government source. Verify against the source before applying — visa rules change without notice.
Minimum income
Application fee
Duration
1 year
Renewable
Yes
Tax-residency trigger
183 days / yr
Last verified
2026-05-25
Qualification readout
Family allowed
Yes
Path to permanent residency
Yes · after 5yr
Physical presence
≥ 183 d / yr
Health insurance required
Yes
Income EUR 32,000/year single (EUR 38,000/year couple); additional per dependent. Cannot work in Italy at all — STRICT no-lucrative-work rule (includes remote work). Required: valid lease or owned property in Italy for at least 1 year before application (distinguishing feature among EU retirement visas). Health insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 coverage required. NEW 2025-01-11: all National Visa (D) applicants — including Elective Residence — are fingerprinted per Italian Decree dated 2024-10-11. Some southern regions offer 7% flat tax for retirees. Path to PR after 5 years.
Verify the latest details on the issuing government’s own page. Rules and fees change without notice.
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