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Italy Elective Residence 2026: Passive-Income Conditions

Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director

Summary

Italy elective residence requires sufficient passive income without employment in Italy.

Short answer: Italy's elective residence requires sufficient passive income and no employment in Italy.

Information current as of October 2026.

Main conditions

Item Detail
Income Stable passive income at reference levels
Work No employment in Italy
Housing Lease or title
Family Spouse and dependent children

Global Immigrate note

Confirm income is traceable. Applications are handled by Global Immigrate's in-house team.

Use programme matching or contact advisors.

This article is general information, not legal or tax advice.

FAQ

What is the minimum income?

Follow consular reference levels.

Can I work in Italy?

No employment under this route.

Must I buy property?

Not necessarily.

Can family join?

Spouse and dependent children may be assessed.

Sources

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