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5 facts quoted from the official source

Stable residence in Italy based on substantial independent and recurring resources without work

Savings required
€31,000
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
3
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Financial resourcesminimo circa 31.000 eurochecked 2026-07-29 · Interministerial Decree 850/2011
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Accommodation requirementdisponibilità di un alloggio di proprietà o in affittoInterministerial Decree 850/2011
  • Passport or travel-document requirementvalidità superiore di almeno 3 mesiInterministerial Decree 850/2011
Also stated by the source
  • Purpose or legal basisampie risorse economiche autonome, stabili e regolariInterministerial Decree 850/2011
  • Work rightsfonti diverse da attività di lavoro subordinatoInterministerial Decree 850/2011
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Italy?
The official source states: Stable residence in Italy based on substantial independent and recurring resources without work
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: minimo circa 31.000 euro The lowest published threshold is €31,000 (savings).
03Do I need to show accommodation in Italy?
The official source states: disponibilità di un alloggio di proprietà o in affitto

Every answer is quoted from the official ambilcairo.esteri.it page for this route, last read 2026-07-29.

We checked 5 points against the official source; 5 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees, validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source ambilcairo.esteri.itLast read 2026-07-29 Every quote on this page is from this Italy government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-29 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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