5 Advantages of Obtaining an Italian Residence Permit

Italy is one of the most beautiful countries in the world if we are to take into account the landscape and cities like Florence, Venice or Milan. In the last few years, the number of foreign citizens relocating here by applying for an Italian residence permit has increased a lot not only because of these landscapes but also because of the good quality of life and programs enabled by the government which welcomes foreign entrepreneurs and those interested in retiring here.

There are many reasons which could drive a foreign citizen to immigrate to Italy by applying for an Italian residence permit, however, we chose to mention here 5 of the most important advantages for moving to this wonderful country.

We specialize in Italian immigration matters, therefore do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions related to obtaining a residence permit.

The main advantages of immigrating to Italy

The main 5 advantages of immigrating to Italy, according to our immigration lawyers are:

  • a residence permit for Italy grants the right to live in Europe for non-EU citizens seeking to immigrate;
  • a non-EU citizen can secure a job through an Italian residence permit;
  • Italy is a prosperous country in which a company can be easily registered by foreigners;
  • Italy has a special program for foreign citizens seeking to retire to another country;
  • Italy is one of the safest countries in Europe and offers great living standards.

Our lawyers who specialize in immigration in Italy can help both EU and non-EU interested in moving here for various reasons. You can also read below 5 of the most important benefits of applying for an Italian residence permit.

1. Obtaining the right to live in Europe based on an Italian residence permit

It should be mentioned from the beginning that only non-EU citizens are required to apply for a residence permit when immigrating to Italy. EU citizen can travel within the EU and even relocate to Italy without being required to obtain a residence permit.

Non-EU citizens, on the other hand, can apply for several types of Italian residence permits based on their needs, as the government is very open when it comes to those who can contribute to the local economy, and thus obtain the right to live in Europe. Moreover, the Italian residence permit will also grant them the right to travel freely within the EU.

Our lawyers can advise on the duration of obtaining an Italian residence permit based on the applicants’ countries of origin.

2. An Italian residence permit grants the right to work here

Another advantage related to immigrating to Italy by obtaining a residence permit is being granted the right to work here or in another EU country. Non-EU citizens can obtain an Italian residence permit by:

  1. securing an employment contract with an Italian company and thus obtaining the right to live and work in Italy;
  2. by applying for an entrepreneur visa which will enable them to set up companies in Italy in which they can work;
  3. by obtaining a self-employment visa which is quite simple for freelancers seeking to immigrate;
  4. non-EU citizens can also obtain other types of visas which can later be converted into Italian residence permits.

Our lawyers can explain the requirements for obtaining an Italian residence permit under the conditions mentioned above.

3. It is easier to start a business in Italy when obtaining a residence permit

Those who want to immigrate to Italy in order to do business can also obtain a residence permit if they apply for the entrepreneur visa. Moreover, Italy has enabled the Start-Up Visa program under which foreign entrepreneurs can obtain an Italian residence permit by registering a business.

Foreign businesspersons can also immigrate to Italy by entering the permanent residence by investment program, which can be explained by our lawyers.

4. Italy is a great country to retire in

As mentioned earlier, Italy even has a program for those who have retired and are interested in relocating to another country. Under the elective residence visa, foreign citizens can obtain an Italian residence permit without too many worries.

The conditions for obtaining an elective residence permit are not stringent and can be explained by our immigration lawyers in Italy.

5. Italy offers safety and a good quality of life

Not only does Italy offer many ways of immigrating here, but it is also one of the safest countries to move to Europe. The good quality of life which implies lower real estate rental costs compared to other neighboring countries and high-quality products, make Italy a great place to move to.

Returning to obtaining an Italian residence permit, it should be noted that it can lead to Italian citizenship in a rather short period of time.

If you are planning to immigrate to Italy, please contact our lawyers for complete information about the requirements for obtaining an Italian residence permit. We can also help you with the application for any of the visas you are interested in based on your country of origin.