Italy Elective Residence Visa – Retiring in Italy
Retiring in Italy — 2025/26 Guide for Indian Nationals & NRIs — Italy's Elective Residence Visa (Visto per Residenza Elettiva, ERV) is a national long-stay (Type D) visa for foreigners who wish to settle in Italy and can support themselves entirely from stable, regular passive income — without working. It is the classic route for…
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What This Report Covers
Report Contents
- Section 1 — What the Elective Residence Visa Is
- Section 2 — Income Requirements & Eligibility
- Section 3 — The 10-Step Application Process
- Section 4 — Permesso di Soggiorno & Renewal
- Section 5 — Taxes: Ordinary IRPEF vs the 7% Flat Tax
- Section 6 — The 7% Flat-Tax Regime for Pensioners
- Section 7 — Healthcare: The SSN & Insurance
- Section 8 — Cost of Living in Italy
- Section 9 — Italy for Indian Retirees & NRIs
- Section 10 — References & Sources
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