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Italy Elective Residence Visa
Residenza Elettiva is Italy's passive-income residency, regulated under Article 5 of Italian Consular Regulation. For retirees, investors, and rentiers with stable non-employment income who want to live in Italy without working.
- Income requirement: €31,000/year for applicant (+20% for spouse, +5% per child).
- Passive income only: pensions, dividends, rentals, royalties, annuities — no remote employment allowed.
- 1-year initial visa → renewable 5 years → permanent residency at 5 years.
- Italian citizenship at 10 years of legal residence.
- Family included on the same application.
Benefits of Residenza Elettiva
Permanent Italian residency in 5 years
The cleanest path to Italian permanent residency for non-workers. Citizenship eligibility at 10 years of continuous legal residence.
No working requirement
Unlike Italy DNV or working visas, you cannot earn employment income on Elettiva. This is by design — it's a passive-income visa. We help structure your finances to fit cleanly.
Family included
Spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents apply alongside. Income proof requires +20% for spouse and +5% per child added to the base €31,000.
Italian tax options
The €100,000 flat-tax regime (forfettario for high-net-worth new residents) is compatible with Elettiva. So is the regular Italian IRPEF system. We coordinate with your accountant.
Schengen mobility
EU-wide travel for 90/180 days from day one of legal residence.
Regional flexibility
Unlike Italy DNV which has specific declaration requirements per region, Elettiva is uniformly applied through Italian consulates abroad. You choose where in Italy to live.
The benefits of moving to Italy
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€100,000 flat-tax regime
Article 24-bis Italian Tax Code allows new tax residents to cap Italian tax on foreign income at €100,000/year for 15 years (forfettario regime for high-net-worth).
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Universal healthcare (SSN)
Italian healthcare access is universal for legal residents.
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Real estate value
Real estate in central Italy (Umbria, Marche, Abruzzo, Puglia) remains 40–60% below comparable European markets.
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Reliable consular processing
Italian consular processing is generally reliable when the dossier is complete — the main risk is missing documents at the appointment.
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Path to citizenship
10 years of continuous legal residence for naturalisation (faster via jure sanguinis if Italian descent applies).
How to get the Italy Residenza Elettiva with Relovisa
From eligibility review to permesso di soggiorno — your dedicated case manager handles every step.
1. Eligibility + income structuring
We confirm your passive income meets €31,000/year (single applicant; +20% spouse, +5% per child) and structure the documentary proof (pension certifications, rental contracts, dividend statements, tax returns).
2. Italian housing proof
Long-term lease (12+ months, registered) or property purchase. We coordinate with Italian rental agents and notaries.
3. Codice Fiscale and bank account
An Italian tax code (Codice Fiscale) and an Italian bank account are prerequisites for the consular dossier — we send you a detailed step-by-step guide for both.
4. Full consular dossier
Income proof, housing, criminal record certificate, health insurance valid in Italy, all properly translated and apostilled.
5. Consulate appointment
We book and prepare you for the Italian consulate appointment. Consulate visa typically issued in 30–60 days.
6. Permesso di soggiorno
After arrival in Italy: within 8 days, file with the local Questura for the permesso di soggiorno. We coordinate the Questura appointment and follow-up.
Let your personal case manager and lawyer handle all the paperwork
No more dealing with bureaucracy — we take care of every detail.
1. Understand Your Immigration Options
During a consultation, our expert evaluates your profile and outlines pathways, helping you make an informed decision.
2. Tailored Strategy for Approval
Lawyer analyzes your case, identifies challenges, and creates a step-by-step roadmap to maximize success.
3. Complete Document Preparation
With minimal input from you, we handle certificates, translations, and applications.
4. Smooth Application Process
Your manager schedules appointments, ensures compliance, communicates with authorities, and tracks progress.
5. Bureaucratic Tasks Solved
We handle finding housing, tax registrations, and residence permits, eliminating paperwork stress.
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Italy Residenza Elettiva
from €4,990
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For passive-income holders, retirees, investors.
- Initial eligibility review
- Personalized strategy guide
- Initial consultation
- Ongoing chat with a dedicated visa expert
- All required forms completed by us
- Pre-submission document double-check
- Consulate slot booking where the jurisdiction allows it
- Permesso di Soggiorno — detailed step-by-step guide for self-filing
- End-to-end case management through visa issuance
About “Relovisa Advisors”
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Our team, lawyers and partners
Our legal experts and professionals take care of everything — from document preparation to final approval — with 24/7 support, so you don't have to worry about a thing.
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FAQs
Does Elettiva allow ANY work income?
No. Elettiva is strictly passive — pensions, dividends, rents, royalties. Even occasional remote work for foreign clients is technically a violation. If you need to earn active income, use Italy's Digital Nomad Visa instead.
What income proof does the Italian consulate accept?
Tax returns showing recurring passive income from prior 2-3 years, bank statements demonstrating consistency, official pension certifications, rental contracts with deposit history, dividend statements from publicly-traded companies. We structure the proof package per consular conventions.
Can I switch to the €100,000 flat-tax regime?
Yes — Article 24-bis is available to new Italian tax residents (must not have been Italian tax-resident in 9 of the preceding 10 years). Application is filed within the first tax year. We coordinate with an Italian tax advisor as part of setup.
How does Elettiva differ from <a href="/digital-nomad-visa-italy" class="underline">Italy's DNV</a>?
Italy DNV is for remote workers earning ~€28,000/year minimum from foreign clients (active income). Elettiva is for passive income holders only. DNV permits work; Elettiva prohibits it. Different income proofs, different tax treatment.
Do I need to buy property in Italy?
No — a long-term lease (12+ months, registered) satisfies the housing requirement. Many applicants buy after the first year, but it's not a prerequisite for the visa.
How long until citizenship?
Italian descent (jure sanguinis) gives a faster path if applicable — we can assess this in initial consultation. Otherwise: 10 years of continuous legal residence with no major absences.
What's the difference between the 1-year visa and the 5-year permit?
The visa issued by the Italian consulate is valid for 1 year. After arrival, within 8 days, you file with the local Questura for the permesso di soggiorno, which is initially valid for 1–2 years then renewable in 5-year tranches.
Can I rent out my Italian home while living there?
Renting out short-term portions (Airbnb, etc.) is treated as business activity in Italy and may complicate your passive-income-only status. We advise against it on Elettiva. Long-term partial rental of a spare apartment is grayer — discuss specifics with us.