"If you have steady income from investments or property and a real plan to live in Italy, this little known visa can open the door, without tying up millions in an investor program. You hear a lot about "golden visas." They sound glamorous, then you see the price tag and close the tab. Italy has another path. It is older, quieter, and designed for people who can live on passive income rather than a job. It is the Elective Residence Visa, called residenza elettiva in Italian."
"As of September 2025, the rules still center on three pillars, stable non-employment income, suitable housing in Italy, and private health insurance. There is no work permitted on this status, not even remote work for a foreign company. For the right profile, that tradeoff is exactly the point. Below is your field guide, written for movers who want clean steps, real numbers, and no fluff."
The Elective Residence Visa allows non-EU citizens with stable, non-employment income to live long-term in Italy without engaging in work. Eligibility rests on three pillars: steady passive income, suitable housing in Italy, and private health insurance. The status forbids any form of employment, including remote work for a foreign employer. The route requires demonstrating high self sustaining income and financial assets to consulates, and does not demand a headline investment. The visa is older and less publicized than investor 'golden visas', and most information appears in consulate guidance and application paperwork.
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