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Do I need to live in Italy to keep my residency or obtain citizenship?

There is no minimum stay requirement to maintain the Investor Visa (aka temporary residency status). However, to apply for citizenship, you will be required to prove 10 years of continuous residence in Italy.

For a full explanation of residency vs citizenship requirements, see:
Do You Need to Live in Italy for the Golden Visa — and for Citizenship?

By Andre Bothma|2026-04-20T07:37:52+00:00December 29th, 2024|Residency|0 Comments

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Do I need to live in Italy to keep my residency or obtain citizenship?

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