Moving to Italy · 2027 Planning Resources

Moving to Italy in 2027

A selective guide to the official resources, professional support and practical tools that can help you plan Italian residence, tax, housing, documentation and your arrival in Italy.

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Residence Investor Visa, legal support and official guidance
Tax New-resident regimes and specialist coordination
Relocation Housing, documents and local administration

Plan the Move in the Right Order

A practical starting point for relocating to Italy

Moving to Italy involves several separate decisions. Your legal basis for residence, tax position, accommodation, supporting documents and local registrations do not automatically resolve one another.

01
Establish your residence route Identify the visa or free-movement basis that applies to you and your family.
02
Model the tax consequences Consider your Italian and cross-border tax position before establishing residence.
03
Prepare the documents Confirm which records require apostilles, legalisation, translation or certification.
04
Secure suitable accommodation Research locations, listings, leases and purchase requirements independently.
05
Complete the arrival formalities Address your residence permit, municipality, tax code, healthcare and banking requirements.

Residence and Immigration

Establish your lawful basis for living in Italy

The appropriate route depends on your nationality, finances, work, family and intended use of Italian residence. The Investor Visa is one route for qualifying non-EU applicants; it is not the only route available.

Official resource

Investor Visa for Italy Portal

The Italian government portal for the Investor Visa framework, application stages, published guidance and online Nulla Osta process.

Visit the official portal
GoldenVisas.it guide

Italy Investor Visa Guide

Understand the programme, qualifying investment categories, approval sequence, residence permit and investment-maintenance requirement.

Read the programme guide
Professional access

Italy Investor Visa Legal Support

Learn where external Italian counsel can assist and request access to specialist legal support where required.

Explore legal support
Holding an Italian residence permit and becoming Italian tax resident are separate questions. Establish the immigration and tax consequences independently before committing to a relocation date.

Investment Research

Research the Investor Visa routes and qualifying companies

Applicants considering the Investor Visa should begin with the statutory route and then examine the company, instrument, shareholder rights, use of capital and proposed exit arrangements.

GoldenVisas.it guide

Italy Investor Visa Investment Options

Compare the €250,000 innovative-startup and €500,000 Italian-company routes, together with the other statutory categories.

Compare investment options
Official directory

Italian Innovative Startup Directory

Search companies registered in the special innovative-startup and innovative-SME sections of the Italian Business Register.

Search the startup register
GoldenVisas.it research

Featured Startup Opportunities

Review selected companies and structures being presented in connection with the €250,000 Investor Visa startup route.

Explore featured startups
Planning tool

Investor Visa Cost Calculator

Build an indicative budget for the qualifying investment, professional fees, government charges, provider costs and renewals.

Calculate total costs
GoldenVisas.it guide

Understanding Startup Risk

Examine how company activity, capital deployment, shareholder rights and proposed exit arrangements affect the risk analysis.

Understand startup risk
Private consultation

Independent Programme Consultation

Book a focused discussion about the published programme requirements, route categories and questions to raise with providers.

View consultation details
Inclusion in the official startup register confirms registration under the relevant framework. It does not establish investment quality, current availability, Investor Visa acceptance or suitability for a particular applicant.

Tax Planning

Review the tax position before establishing residence

Italy offers several tax regimes for new residents, but their eligibility requirements, covered income and practical value differ materially. Cross-border structures and existing residence ties require individual review.

Tax guide

Italian €300,000 Flat Tax

Explore Italy’s lump-sum tax regime for qualifying new residents with substantial foreign-source income.

Read the flat-tax guide
Tax guide

Italy’s 7% Pensioner Regime

Understand the separate substitute-tax regime available to qualifying foreign pensioners relocating to eligible municipalities.

Explore the 7% regime
Tax comparison

Italian Tax Incentives for New Residents

Compare the principal new-resident regimes before requesting advice on the option relevant to your circumstances.

Compare tax incentives

External Italian Tax Counsel

Request specialist tax coordination

GoldenVisas.it can facilitate access to external Italian tax counsel, including Milan-based tax lawyer Marco Mesina, for applicants requiring advice on the €300,000 lump-sum regime, the 7% pensioner regime and wider relocation planning.

Request Tax Coordination

Finding Somewhere to Live

Research Italian property for rent or purchase

The following are established property-listing portals rather than property recommendations. Verify the listing, ownership, condition, permitted use, lease terms and transaction requirements independently.

Property portal

Immobiliare.it

A major Italian portal for residential property sales, long-term rentals and market research across Italy.

Browse Immobiliare.it
Property portal

Idealista Italy

Search residential properties available to buy or rent, with filters covering cities, regions and property types.

Browse Idealista
Property portal

Casa.it

An additional nationwide marketplace for comparing property listings from agencies and private advertisers.

Browse Casa.it
Buying Italian property does not itself qualify an applicant for the Italy Investor Visa. Accommodation and immigration status should be treated as separate parts of the relocation plan.

Documents and Administration

Prepare records that can be used in Italy

The required process depends on the document, issuing country, applicable international convention and Italian authority receiving it. Confirm requirements before ordering apostilles or translations.

Official guidance

Apostilles and Legalisation

Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs guidance on making foreign public documents valid for use in Italy.

Read official guidance
Official directory

Hague Apostille Authorities

Identify the competent authority responsible for issuing an apostille in each Hague Convention jurisdiction.

Find the competent authority
Official guidance

Certified Italian Translations

Review the rules concerning official translations, certification of conformity and consular procedures.

Review translation rules
Official guidance

Italian Tax Code

Learn how foreign citizens can obtain a codice fiscale for Italian administrative, financial and contractual procedures.

View codice fiscale guidance
Official directory

Italian Embassy and Consulate Network

Locate the Italian diplomatic or consular mission responsible for your place of legal residence.

Find an Italian mission
Professional access

Legal Document Coordination

External counsel can confirm which documents your application requires and coordinate legalisation and translation where included in their scope.

Review legal support

After You Arrive

Complete the local administrative steps

Procedures vary according to nationality, residence route and municipality. Your local Questura, Comune, Agenzia delle Entrate office and health authority remain the relevant public bodies.

Official EU resource

Living and Working in Italy

EURES guidance covering residence procedures, housing, taxation, employment, banking and healthcare in Italy.

Open the Italy guide
Local authority

Municipal Residence Registration

Consult the Comune for the place where you will live to confirm its anagrafe procedure and required supporting documents.

Visit the national registry portal
Local authority

Healthcare and Your Local ASL

Confirm whether registration with the Italian National Health Service is mandatory or available and what your local health authority requires.

Visit the Health Ministry

Relocation Checklist

Questions to resolve before moving

A useful relocation plan identifies the responsible professional or authority for each question rather than assuming one provider handles everything.

01
What gives me the right to reside in Italy? Confirm the applicable visa, residence permit or EU free-movement basis.
02
When could Italian tax residence begin? Assess physical presence, personal ties, registration and treaty considerations.
03
Which family members require separate steps? Identify visa, document, dependency and residence-permit requirements.
04
Which records require authentication? Confirm apostille, legalisation, translation and validity requirements.
05
Do I need accommodation before applying? The answer depends on the residence route and relevant consulate.
06
What must happen immediately after arrival? Confirm residence-permit, investment, municipal and healthcare deadlines.

Common Questions

Moving to Italy in 2027: FAQs

These answers provide an initial orientation. The correct treatment depends on the applicant, residence route and professional advice received.

Does buying a home qualify me for Italian residence?
Buying Italian property does not itself provide an Investor Visa or another automatic right of residence. You must establish a separate qualifying immigration or free-movement basis.
Does the Italy Investor Visa require me to relocate permanently?
The Investor Visa can be maintained without relocating to Italy full-time, provided the applicable programme and investment requirements continue to be met. Relocation and tax residence are separate decisions.
Can I select a startup from the official directory myself?
The directory can be used for research, but registration does not establish that a company is accepting investors or that its proposed investment will satisfy the Investor Visa process. The company and transaction require separate review.
When should I obtain Italian tax advice?
Tax planning is most useful before changing residence, disposing of assets, restructuring companies or trusts, or making assumptions about eligibility for an Italian tax incentive.
Can GoldenVisas.it arrange legal or tax support?
GoldenVisas.it can facilitate access to external Italian legal, tax and programme professionals where appropriate. Each professional engagement, scope and fee is agreed directly with the relevant provider.

Professional Access

Tell us what you need to resolve before moving

Use the form to explain your proposed residence route, timing and the professional support you require.

  • Italy Investor Visa route and investment-option information
  • Access to external Italian immigration counsel
  • Italian tax planning and new-resident regimes
  • Application documents and relocation sequencing
  • Programme cost and timing questions










    Last reviewed 29 October 2026. External resources are provided for convenience and remain subject to change. GoldenVisas.it provides general information and facilitates access to independent providers; legal, tax and investment advice is provided by separately appointed professionals.