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Italy:
Elective Residency Visa (ERV)

Ideal for retirees and high-net-worth individuals with substantial passive income (e.g. pensions, real estate rentals, investment interest) who do not intend to work.

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Duration

1 year, renewable annually.

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Permit Scope

Leads to permanent residency after 5 years, requires physical presence.

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MEA Legalisation

Apostille & document translation

"Reside in Italy without working, supported by passive income."

task_altCore Eligibility Criteria

  • check_circleMinimum passive income of €31,160/year (or €38,000/year for couples).
  • check_circleProof of property ownership or registered long-term rental contract in Italy.
  • check_circleHealth insurance with €30,000 annual coverage and zero co-payments.
  • check_circleAbsolutely no employment or business activity permitted.

fact_checkComprehensive Document Checklist

Check all mandatory papers required for submission at the Italy Embassy / Consulate.

1. General Identity & Application Papers

  • checkNational Visa Application Form.
  • checkPassport and biometric photos.
  • checkProof of passive financial resources.

2. Critical Certificates & Translation Requirements

Property Lease / Ownership Deed
Translation

Registered rental contract or property title in Italy.

Passive Income Certificates
Translation

Official certificates of pensions, dividend distributions, or real estate rents.

Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
Apostille Req.Translation

Background check with Hague Apostille and Certified Translation.

Medical Health Insurance

Italian or global policy covering residency stays in Italy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common inquiries regarding Italy Elective Residency application requirements.

What is a Certified Translation (Traducción/Traduzione Giurata) for Italy?

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Official documents submitted to Italian Consulates or registries must be translated by a translator registered with the Italian courts (Traduttore Giurato) or certified and legalized by the Italian Embassy. We provide certified Certified Translations recognized by all Italian consulates.

Do Italian consulates require Apostille on all certificates?

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Yes. Any certificate (Birth, Marriage, PCC, Medical) must be legalized with a Hague Apostille in your country of origin before it can be translated and submitted for your visa.

What is a Nulla Osta and how do I get it?

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Nulla Osta is an official security clearance certificate issued by the Italian immigration desk (Sportello Unico per l'Immigrazione). For family reunification or work visas, your sponsor in Italy must apply for this document first. Once they receive it and send it to you, you can apply for the visa at the consulate.

What is the housing suitability certificate (Idoneità Alloggiativa)?

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For family reunification, the sponsor in Italy must submit a certificate confirming their housing meets the legal space and sanitary standards set by the Italian government. It is issued by the local municipality (Comune) or health authorities (ASL).