Italy•Europe1-2 months
116 EUR
1 year
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Allowed
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Italy's fast-track self-employment visa for non-EU founders of innovative startups, with a 30-day MIMIT Nulla Osta and €50K funding floor.
The Italia Startup Visa (ISV) is a fast-track self-employment route under Art. 25 of Law 221/2012 for non-EU founders setting up an innovative startup in Italy. Run centrally by MIMIT (formerly MISE), it bypasses the Decreto Flussi quotas, with the Nulla Osta evaluation completed within 30 days of a complete application.
Applicants must show at least €50,000 dedicated to the startup, €8,400+ annual personal income, suitable lodging, and a business plan with a clear tech, R&D or IP component. The MIMIT Technical Committee issues the Nulla Osta; the consulate then grants the self-employment visa.
This visa is ideal for non-EU tech founders with at least €50K of committed capital seeking a centralised, English-language, quota-free path to launching an Italian innovative startup.
| Initial grant | 1 year |
Fast-track procedure outside the annual Decreto Flussi self-employment quotas
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
ItalyNon-EU/EEA citizen wishing to set up or join an innovative startup in Italy under Art. 25, comma 2 of DL 179/2012 (Law 221/2012)
Credible business plan with technological innovation, R&D investment, or IP component
At least €50,000 in financial resources dedicated to the innovative startup (personal funds, investors, incubators, or equivalent)
Nulla Osta issued by the Italia Startup Visa Technical Committee at MIMIT (Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy)
Proof of suitable lodging in Italy
Annual personal income of at least €8,400 (healthcare-exemption threshold) from lawful sources
Valid passport with at least 3 months validity beyond visa expiry
Education
none or higher
Min. Income
8,400 EUR/yr
Investment
50,000 EUR
Min. Savings
50,000 EUR
Nulla Osta ISV (issued by the Italy Startup Visa Committee).
Detailed business plan.
Proof of financial availability (bank statements or investment agreements).
Valid passport.
Visa application form.
Passport-sized photographs.
Proof of suitable accommodation in Italy (e.g., lease agreement or hotel booking).
Proof of minimum income (e.g., tax returns).
Receipt of visa fee payment.
| Annual Allocation | Fast-track procedure outside the annual Decreto Flussi self-employment quotas | italiastartupvisa.mise.gov.it |
| Application Steps | Complete the Certificate of No Impediment (Nulla Osta) application with business plan and €50,000 fu… | italiastartupvisa.mise.gov.it |
| Processing Time | Nulla Osta issued within 30 days of complete application by the MIMIT Technical Committee; consulate… | italiastartupvisa.mise.gov.it |
| Requirements | Non-EU/EEA citizen wishing to set up or join an innovative startup in Italy under Art. 25, comma 2 o… | italiastartupvisa.mise.gov.it |
| Sources | Italia Startup Visa - Official Programme Portal (MIMIT); Italia Startup Visa - FAQ; Summary of the A… | italiastartupvisa.mise.gov.it |
| Spouse Can Work | yes | italiastartupvisa.mise.gov.it |
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