Last Updated: October 13, 2025
Global Retirement Report: Italy
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Introduction
Rankings Snapshot
Index | Ranking | Score |
|---|---|---|
Overall Ranking
| 6th | 87.42 |
Procedure Index
| 32nd | 84.33 |
Citizenship and Mobility Index
| 7th | 92.49 |
Economics Index
| 41st | 86.05 |
Quality of Life Index
| 7th | 87.47 |
Tax Optimization Index
| 25th | 80.5 |
Safety and Integration Index
| 9th | 87.77 |
Country Information at a Glance
Category | Details |
|---|---|
Legal Provision
| Elective Residency Visa (ERV) |
Region
| Europe |
Income Requirements
| € 2.200,00 |
Processing Time
| 3 months |
Family Member Inclusion
| The main applicant can include spouse or legal partner, minor children and dependent adult children (disabilities) |
Tax Benefits
| Worldwide tax system, Wealth tax: ERV beneficiaries must pay IVAFE (0.2% on foreign financial assets) and IVIE (0.76% on foreign real estate), Inheritance and gift taxes apply to worldwide assets if you’re a resident, with rates ranging from 4% to 8% depending on the relationship to the deceased or donor. Spouses, children, and parents benefit from a €1 million exemption each, while siblings have a €100,000 exemption, and unrelated individuals receive no exemption. |
Path to Citizenship
| 10 years |
Dual Citizenship
| Allowed |
Conclusion
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