Elective Residency Visa
Plain English
It's the elective residency visa: a National Visa for non-EU citizens with stable passive income (pensions, investments, rental income) who want to live in Italy without working. You must show you can support yourself without an Italian job.
Why it matters
It\'s the main route for retirees and people of independent means who want to settle in Italy. Income thresholds and a long-term lease or property are usually required.
Real example
"Before her interview at the consulate in Charlotte, Whitney prepared a financial dossier showing her US pension and investment income, plus the lease for her future home in Lucca."
Common confusion
Working under this permit is not allowed. If you plan to earn income from an Italian job, you need a different visa from the start.
Official source
Ministero degli Affari Esteri