Italy
Italian Republic
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10 Years
Dual citizenship
Yes
Birthright
No
Ancestry
2 Generations
PIT top rate
43%
Corporate tax
24%
Territorial tax
No
Wealth tax
Yes
Crypto tax
Capital Gains
Unemployment
7.63%
Social security (EE)
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Pathways published
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Full detail in the sections below (pathways, fiscal, citizenship, labour, education). Compare countries on the World map.
Citizenship by Descent (Jure Sanguinis)
Citizenship By Descent
Italian citizenship recognition through ius sanguinis, now subject to the 2025 limits for many applicants born abroad with another citizenship.
Digital Nomad Visa (Visto per Nomadi Digitali)
Digital nomad
Residence permit for remote workers employed by or self-employed for companies outside Italy โ introduced in 2024.
Elective Residence Visa (Residenza Elettiva)
General residence
Visa for retirees and independently wealthy individuals who can support themselves in Italy without working.
Student Visa (Visto per Studio)
Study
National visa and residence-permit pathway for non-EU students admitted to Italian universities and other eligible higher-education institutions.
EU Blue Card (Carta Blu UE)
Sponsored work
EU-wide highly qualified worker permit for Italy โ requires a highly qualified profile and an Italian employment offer meeting the current Carta Blu UE pay rules.
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Mobility (FoM)
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Travel risk
Europe/Rome
Timezone
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Population
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