Once you reach a certain level of success – and a certain age – things other than money start to matter a lot more. If you’re at this point, and you’re looking to get in place a Plan B for your loved ones…
But you’re also looking to build a lasting legacy by enabling others, and to make a tangible real-world impact, then the the Italian Investor Visa’s Philanthropic Donation Option might be just the thing you’ve been looking for…
Below, we highlight 6 key areas in which a philanthropic donation of €1 million could potentially serve as the basis for obtaining an Italian Golden Visa (formally known as the Italian Investor Visa):
Funding of cultural production production projects or heritage preservation initiatives.
Contributions in support of higher education institutions (e.g. towards infrastructure projects or bursaries and scholarships).
Contributions in support of migrant support and integration initiatives (including accommodation construction).
Contributions in support of natural heritage preservation initiatives (including in areas such as fire management and climate change resilience).
Donations towards institutions, projects and initiatives that promote scientific advances that benefit Italy.
Contributions towards research institutions and projects across a range of priority areas (e.g. healthcare, AI, renewables, etc.).
Note: Given that this program option generally only appeals to affluent philanthropists, no off-the-shell, “productized” opportunities exist – in Italy, at least.
So if you feel strongly about supporting specific causes or initiatives, with a view to also gain a Plan B residency in Europe, then feel free to get in touch for an exploratory discussion.
Italian Golden Visa Benefits
OWN YOUR SLICE OF
LA DOLCE VITA
Italy’s Golden Visa is your key to unlocking access to the world’s ultimate Plan B destination.
ENJOY VISA-FREE
SCHENGEN TRAVEL
Enjoy visa-free access to all 27 other Schengen countries for 90 out of every 180 days.
EXCEPTIONALLY FAST VISA APPROVAL PROCESS
Applicants are typically notified regarding their residency approvals in as little as 30-45 days.
TOTAL FLEXIBILITY –
COME & GO AS YOU PLEASE
Move to Italy full-time, visit there occasionally, or just keep the option to go live there as a back-up option – you decide.
FREE ACCESS TO
HEALTHCARE SERVICES
Italian Golden Visa residents can register for free access to Italian National Health (including doctor’s consultations, hospital admissions, etc.)
PEACE OF MIND
IS PART OF THE DEAL
Thanks to a program pre-approval step, you’ll get your 2-year residency permit before having to commit any capital.
IMMEDIATE FAMILY
REUNIFICATION PROCESS
Unlike as in Portugal, where family reunification is back-logged for up to 24 months+, this process is fast and efficient in Italy.
OPTIMIZE YOUR
WORLDWIDE TAXES
Foreign retirees can benefit from a 7% tax rate on their retirement income, and HNWIs can benefit from the €200,000 Lump Sum Tax Regime.
CLEAR PATH TO
PR AND CITIZENSHIP
Apply for Permanent Residency (PR) after living in Italy for 5 years, and apply for citizenship after 10 years.
The Italian Investor Visa Application Process (Donation Route – 2025)
Leave A Lasting Philanthropic Legacy,
And Secure Your Italian Plan B In Just 3-4 Months.
No matter which cause or initiative lies closest to your heart,
feel free to get in touch for an exploratory call today.
Make La Dolce Vita yours in 2025. To get started on your Italian Golden Visa application, contact us today.
Simply complete the below form to request contact from one of our senior program specialists.
Contact Us Now For More Information
Email: contact@goldenvisas.it
Telephone: + 39 800 126 388
Address: Via Durini 25B, 20122, Milano, Italia
Web: www.goldenvisas.it
Italian Investor Visa – Philanthropic Donation: Overview Compiled By…
Born in Cape Town, South Africa, Andre Bothma is a seasoned digital entrepreneur specializing in European Residency By Investment programs (and the Italian Investor Visa, in particular).
After graduating from Rhodes University in 2002, he spent two decades building a career in online marketing.
He also previously served as national marketing director for the official political opposition in South Africa.
Given the challenges faced by the Portuguese Golden Program in recent years, many North American Plan B seekers have started looking at alternative European Golden Visa options.
And, going into 2025, the Italian Investor Visa is arguably the most underrated program of its kind.
With these factors in mind, Andre launched GoldenVisas.it with a view to give foreign Plan B investors access to the information and opportunities they need to secure their Italian back-up plan – discretely, securely, and hassle-free.
Andre is a prolific writer on investment migration, and has been advising an international client base on their European Residency and Citizenship By Investment options since 2017.
He splits his time between Porto, Cape Town, and increasingly, Milan.
