Owning a home in Italy—whether a countryside villa, a city apartment, or a seaside retreat—is a dream many people share. While the process may feel different from other countries, with the right support it becomes simple and enjoyable.
We’ll start by helping you get your Italian tax code (Codice Fiscale) and guiding you through the search for the perfect property. Once you’ve found it, we’ll make an offer, secure it with a contract, and your notary will handle all the legal checks.
The final step takes place at the notary’s office, where the deed is signed and the keys are handed over—making the property officially yours.
From our first conversation to the moment you step into your new home in Italy, I’ll be by your side to make the journey seamless, exciting, and stress-free.
Villa Grazia, Italy
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On the hill of Tuoro, overlooking the town of Capri and the famous Faraglioni rocks, stands Villa Grazia. This luxurious historic residence from the late 1800s was built in the distinctive island style of the time, commissioned
by Princess Putnam Marouja de Seymour. Whitewashed walls, exposed stone, vaulted cross ceilings, large windows, elegant furnishings, and breathtaking terraces all face the stunning blue sea of Capri. The villa features 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living
room, a kitchen, and magnificent terraces.
If you're interested in renting this property, please contact Zahra Joudi directly for assistance with the rental process.
Are you thinking of moving or relocating to Italy in 2025 but do not have the intention of working there? Italy’s Elective Residence Visa could be your ticket to living la dolce vita. This type of long-term visa allows financially independent individuals to live in Italy for an extended period without needing employment. In this article prepared by our team of legal experts explores the requirements, benefits, and application process for this attractive visa option for non-EU citizens wishing to move to Italy.
Requirements for obtaining an Italian Elective Residency Visa
When you submit an application for an Italian Elective Residency Visa, you must have a set of documents proving you are eligible to receive it. The requirements for an Italy Elective Residence Visa are:
Be at least 18 years old
Proof of sufficient financial resources to support yourself without working. You need to bring documented evidence of sufficient financial resources. For a single person the minimum financial requirement is €31.000 (or equivalent home currency amount). For a married couple it is €38.000. The amount is increased by 20% for every dependant child that comes with you. Please note that if a property is purchased in Italy, the “minimal financial requirement” in accordance with Italian legislation is still applicable.
Proof of lodging: before you move to Italy, you will need to find a suitable place to live**.** You can prove you have adequate lodging in Italy either through a lease/rental agreement of proof of purchasing.
Proof of health insurance: you must purchase international health insurance before you apply for your visa. The insurance policy must cover €30,000 per year for all medical expenses in every EU member state.
Valid passport: your passport must be valid for a minimum of three months after the visa expires and have two blank visa pages.
Italy Long-Stay Visa Application Form – Before going to the Italian Consulate, obtain the visa application form. Beware that each Consular office might have its own unique application form. Please refer to the Italian Consulate for your specific location and use the form provided. Be sure to complete the form with your full name as it appears on your passport. Complete the Italian Visa application form, but do not sign it as you must sign it before an Italian Consular Visa Officer.
Passport-sized pictures: they must be 35mm x 45mm, with a white background, and your face must take up 70-80% of the picture.
Civil status documents: the requirements for applying as a married couple or an individual are different. In particular, the qualifying thresholds per person are proportionally lower when applying as a couple than when applying as separate individuals. Therefore, in order to apply as a married couple and/or for a dependent the Italian Consulate requires valid evidence of your family relationship. Non-Italian marriage certificates or birth certificates that are not issued from the country where the Consulate is located need to be translated into Italian and validated (e.g. legalised, or with apostille certificate) before you submit them. Check with the local Consulate for their specific policy.
Payment of the visa application fee: €116 per person, payable in cash or Money Order to the Consulate of Italy, with the applicant’s name and address on the money order. It is also possible to pay in local currency. Italian consulates around the world periodically update their websites with the equivalent converted amount in local currency as per the applicable currency exchange rate.
Police clearances from your home country.