Can You Bring Your Family on Italy’s Investor Visa?

If you're considering moving to Italy through the Investor Visa program, you’re probably not just thinking about yourself—you’re thinking about your family too. The good news? Italy makes it possible to bring your loved ones with you. But there are some conditions and steps you should be aware of.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who Qualifies as a Family Member?

Under Italian immigration law, family members eligible for reunification include:

Your spouse or legally recognized partner
Minor children (under 18)
Adult dependent children, if they are not able to support themselves due to health conditions
Dependent parents, under certain circumstances

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📌 What Are the Key Requirements?

To bring your family with you, you’ll need to:

Be approved for the Investor Visa first
Show proof of adequate income and housing to support them
Provide documents like birth certificates, marriage certificates, and proof of relationship—translated and legalized for use in Italy

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🧾 Do They Need Separate Visas?

Yes, your family members will apply for a family reunification visa (visto per ricongiungimento familiare), which is linked to your Investor Visa. Once in Italy, they will receive a residence permit for family reasons (permesso di soggiorno per motivi familiari).

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✅ What Rights Do They Have?

Family members with this permit can:

Live, study, and work in Italy
Access public healthcare and education
Eventually apply for permanent residency and citizenship, just like you

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💶 What About the Flat Tax Regime?

If you're opting into Italy’s special flat tax regime (€200,000 per year), you can also add eligible family members to your tax plan—for an additional €25,000 per person per year.

This is ideal for high-net-worth families seeking tax simplicity and global flexibility.

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🧭 How Move To Dolce Vita Can Help

At Move To Dolce Vita, we specialize in end-to-end support for international families making the move to Italy. From preparing your visa file to coordinating your family’s relocation, we make sure no detail is missed.

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Ready to explore your family’s move to Italy?