{"id":7046,"date":"2025-08-20T11:46:48","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T09:46:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consjohannesburg.esteri.it\/?page_id=7046"},"modified":"2025-08-20T11:59:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T09:59:51","slug":"elective-residence","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/consjohannesburg.esteri.it\/en\/servizi-consolari-e-visti\/servizi-per-il-cittadino-straniero\/visti\/elective-residence\/","title":{"rendered":"ELECTIVE RESIDENCE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You should lodge your application when you have all the required documents as detailed in the checklist:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/consjohannesburg.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ELECTIVE-RESIDENCE-NATIONAL-VISA.pdf\">ELECTIVE RESIDENCE &#8211; NATIONAL VISA<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Elective Residence Visa in Italy is designed for people who want to live in Italy long-term without working. It\u2019s ideal for retirees or financially independent individuals who can support themselves with stable passive income, like pensions, investments, or property income.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2 mt-4 text-base font-[475] first:mt-0 dark:font-[450]\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>How it works:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">You must prove\u00a0<strong>stable passive income<\/strong>\u00a0of at least \u20ac32,000 per year for a single person, \u20ac38,000 for a couple, plus extra for dependents.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">You need to have a\u00a0<strong>valid lease or own property<\/strong>\u00a0in Italy for at least one year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">You\u00a0<strong>cannot work or do remote work<\/strong>\u00a0while on this visa.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">You must carry\u00a0<strong>private health insurance<\/strong>\u00a0covering at least \u20ac30,000 per person.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">A clean criminal record is required.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">You must explain your reasons for moving permanently to Italy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-2 mt-4 text-base font-[475] first:mt-0 dark:font-[450]\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>After arrival:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">You must register at the local police (Questura) within 8 days to apply for a residence permit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">The permit is valid for one year and renewable annually.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">After 5 years, you can apply for permanent residence, and after 10 years, for Italian citizenship.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">This visa does\u00a0<strong>not allow employment or remote work<\/strong>\u00a0but lets you legally reside in Italy and travel freely in the Schengen Area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You should lodge your application when you have all the required documents as detailed in the checklist:\u00a0ELECTIVE RESIDENCE &#8211; NATIONAL VISA The Elective Residence Visa in Italy is designed for people who want to live in Italy long-term without working. 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