Visas for Entrepreneurs

Visas for Entrepreneurs

Visas for Entrepreneurs

The Italia start-up visa programme is designed by the Italian government to support entrepreneurs who are planning to run their own businesses in Italy or join an existing company in Italy. If your innovative business idea is about to launch in Italy, speak to our specialist advisors about our services today.

The Italia start-up visa programme is designed by the Italian government to support entrepreneurs who are planning to run their own businesses in Italy or join an existing company in Italy. If your innovative business idea is about to launch in Italy, speak to our specialist advisors about our services today.

The Italia start-up visa programme is designed by the Italian government to support entrepreneurs who are planning to run their own businesses in Italy or join an existing company in Italy. If your innovative business idea is about to launch in Italy, speak to our specialist advisors about our services today.

Residence in Italy + Access to Schengen Area

True Freedom: No Employer / Work Permit Quotas

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4.9 rating Based on 50+ Reviews

4.9 rating from 50+ Reviews

The easiest way to get a Visa as a Founder or Startup

The easiest way to get a Visa as a Founder or Startup

What do we think?

What do we think?

“Italy rewards those who create. The Entrepreneur Visa gives you the freedom to build your business here with full residency and Schengen access, and DolceVisa® makes the process seamless.”

Get Your Visa Within 6 Months

We Can Handle All Paperwork and Legal Contracts

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Hundreds of Happy Clients Now Living Abroad

We've handled cases for hundreds of people, and you're next.

How it works

Why Should I Get A Startup Visa?

Why Should I Get A Startup Visa?

The Italian Entrepreneur Visa lets you turn your business idea into a reality in one of the world’s most desirable markets. You’ll gain residency in Italy, the ability to travel freely across the Schengen Area, and the freedom to run your own company without being tied to an employer or immigration quotas.

The Italian Entrepreneur Visa lets you turn your business idea into a reality in one of the world’s most desirable markets. You’ll gain residency in Italy, the ability to travel freely across the Schengen Area, and the freedom to run your own company without being tied to an employer or immigration quotas.

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What is It?

The Italian Entrepreneur Visa is a residence permit for non-EU citizens who want to start and operate a business in Italy. To qualify, you must present a viable business plan with a minimum investment (usually €500,000) and get approval from the Italian Ministry of Economic Development before applying for your visa.

Why Italy?

Who is DolceVisa®?

DolceVisa® is the new way to get Italy’s Startup & Entrepreneur Visa: streamlining the application, connecting you with local partners, and unlocking access to Italy’s thriving business ecosystem. We make it simple to launch and grow your venture in Europe while enjoying Italy’s lifestyle, culture, and strategic market opportunities.

DolceVisa® is the new way to get Italy’s Startup & Entrepreneur Visa: streamlining the application, connecting you with local partners, and unlocking access to Italy’s thriving business ecosystem. We make it simple to launch and grow your venture in Europe while enjoying Italy’s lifestyle, culture, and strategic market opportunities.

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Our Highlights


DolceVisa® in a nutshell.

8 Years of Experience

We've worked on Citizenship matters for years, and have perfected the process.

Rated 4.9 / 5

Rated
4.9 / 5

The hard work we do shows in our reviews. Just google DolceVisa or Palazzo Law Boutique (our sister company)

98% Success Rate

98% of the clients we onboard successfully relocate abroad.

DIY and Concierge

We accommodate all types of clients, offering both a DIY service and Legal Concierge service.

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Connecting You To Your Startup

Connecting You To Your Startup

Why Italy?

What are the benefits of getting a Startup Visa?

What are the benefits of getting a Startup Visa?

What are the benefits of getting a Startup Visa?

Italy’s Startup & Entrepreneur Visa offers access to the EU market, a supportive innovation ecosystem, and potential tax advantages: all while letting you live in one of the world’s most beautiful countries. It’s the perfect blend of business growth, global networking, and Italian lifestyle.

Italy’s Startup & Entrepreneur Visa offers access to the EU market, a supportive innovation ecosystem, and potential tax advantages: all while letting you live in one of the world’s most beautiful countries. It’s the perfect blend of business growth, global networking, and Italian lifestyle.

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Live and Work in Italy Legally

Have the opportunity to turn your career into a life-changing move without the stress of immigration uncertainty: all with DolceVisa®.

Schengen Freedom

Travel Visa Free across 27 European Countries, allowing you to continue expanding your portfolio across Europe.

Favourable Tax Regime

Italy has one of the most alluring tax regimes in Europe, offering a potential flat €100,000 yearly tax on foreign income.

No Minimum Stay Requirement for Renewal

Maintain Residency without living full-time in Italy: meaning you can continue building your empire abroad without worrying about your Italian Status. You can also bring your family.

The Simple Way to get a Startup Visa

The Simple Way to get a Startup Visa

Your Italian Visa Process is as simple as 1, 2, 3, 4.

1

1

Prepare your Business Plan

Prepare your Business Plan

Create a detailed business plan showing your investment amount, objectives, and how your company will operate in Italy.

2

2

Apply for business plan approval

Apply for business plan approval

Submit your plan to the Italian Ministry of Economic Development for review and authorisation.

3

3

Apply for your visa

Apply for your visa

Once approved, present your authorisation and supporting documents to your local Italian consulate to obtain your entry visa.

4

Move to Italy and apply for your residence permit

Move to Italy and apply for your residence permit

Submit your permesso di soggiorno application within 8 days of arrival.

Comparison

Comparison

Comparison

Why Choose DolceVisa® for your Visa?

Why Choose DolceVisa® for your Visa?

We handle everything in Italian and English, so you get your visa issued quickly and stress-free.

Applying Yourself

Language Barries Lead to Rejections

Language Barries Lead to Rejections

Language Barries Lead to Rejections

Confusing Information

Confusing Information

Confusing Information

Uncertain Timelines

Uncertain Timelines

Uncertain Timelines

Long Waits

Long Waits

Long Waits

Minimal Updates

Minimal Updates

Minimal Updates

No Support

No Support

No Support

Alone If Issues or Questions Arise

Alone If Issues or Questions Arise

Alone If Issues or Questions Arise

Frustrating and Tiresome

Frustrating and Tiresome

Frustrating and Tiresome

V/S

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Full Legal Guidance for Visa

Full Legal Guidance for Visa

Full Legal Guidance for Visa

Apply From the UK

Apply From the UK

Apply From the UK

Clear Pricing - One Fee

Clear Pricing - One Fee

Clear Pricing - One Fee

No Hidden Fees, Ever

No Hidden Fees, Ever

No Hidden Fees, Ever

Know Exactly What Is Needed

Know Exactly What Is Needed

Know Exactly What Is Needed

Real Human Help When You Need It

Real Human Help When You Need It

Real Human Help When You Need It

Community to Support You

Community to Support You

Community to Support You

Tips and Tricks to Reduce Waiting Times

Tips and Tricks to Reduce Waiting Times

Tips and Tricks to Reduce Waiting Times

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Turn Your Startup Into a Company with DolceVisa

What Makes DolceVisa® Different?

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT


How the process works with DolceVisa®, and what you can expect.

Choose to Do It Yourself, or engage our legal team.

DolceVisa® services come with a choice. You can choose to engage the legal team to have everything done for you, or our DIY option, which is much cheaper (but still fully guided)!

Every Client Gets a Case Manager Free of Charge

You'll receive a case manager to guide you along the way, free of charge to help with the nitty gritty parts, send you content that might be useful, and so much more.

Access to one of the most tight knit communities

You'll officially be a part of the DolceVisa® Community, a group of thousands of people who want to move abroad, and start a new life. With events every month, the DolceVisa® community is one of the friendliest, and helpful.

What Makes DolceVisa®
Different?

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT


How the process works with DolceVisa®, and what you can expect.

Choose to Do It Yourself, or engage our legal team.

DolceVisa® services come with a choice. You can choose to engage the legal team to have everything done for you, or our DIY option, which is much cheaper (but still fully guided)!

Every Client Gets a Case Manager Free of Charge

You'll receive a case manager to guide you along the way, free of charge to help with the nitty gritty parts, send you content that might be useful, and so much more.

Access to one of the most tight knit communities

You'll officially be a part of the DolceVisa® Community, a group of thousands of people who want to move abroad, and start a new life. With events every month, the DolceVisa® community is one of the friendliest, and helpful.

What Makes DolceVisa® Different?

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT


How the process works with DolceVisa®, and what you can expect.

Choose to Do It Yourself, or engage our legal team.

DolceVisa® services come with a choice. You can choose to engage the legal team to have everything done for you, or our DIY option, which is much cheaper (but still fully guided)!

Every Client Gets a Case Manager Free of Charge

You'll receive a case manager to guide you along the way, free of charge to help with the nitty gritty parts, send you content that might be useful, and so much more.

Access to one of the most tight knit communities

You'll officially be a part of the DolceVisa® Community, a group of thousands of people who want to move abroad, and start a new life. With events every month, the DolceVisa® community is one of the friendliest, and helpful.

Who Will My Case Manager Be?

You'll be assigned someone from our professional team to reduce confusion as you go along the process. Your advisor will be available via email, and scheduled check-in Monday to Thursday, 9:30 - 5pm*


Your advisor will be available to answer questions about the DolceVisa® platform, the entire process, and specific forms and filing logistics. Despite being trained thoroughly, they cannot give legal advice.

Who Will My Case Manager Be?

You'll be assigned someone from our professional team to reduce confusion as you go along the process. Your advisor will be available via email, and scheduled check-in Monday to Thursday, 9:30 - 5pm*


Your advisor will be available to answer questions about the DolceVisa® platform, the entire process, and specific forms and filing logistics. Despite being trained thoroughly, they cannot give legal advice.

Who Will My Case Manager Be?

You'll be assigned someone from our professional team to reduce confusion as you go along the process. Your advisor will be available via email, and scheduled check-in Monday to Thursday, 9:30 - 5pm*


Your advisor will be available to answer questions about the DolceVisa® platform, the entire process, and specific forms and filing logistics. Despite being trained thoroughly, they cannot give legal advice.

Includes free resources to kick start your relocation journey.

Includes free resources to kick start your relocation journey.

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Guides, Checklists and Advice

Dive into our collection of guides, checklists, documents and interactive forms covering various aspects of relocation from housing to citizenship.

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Expert Insights

Stay informed about the latest news, innovations and developments in your relocation journey with our industry reports and experts on the community.

Explore Insights

DolceLive Webinars

Join us on a DolceLive to discuss your relocation
needs! We host weekly webinars in our online community so you can be fully prepared when you get to moving abroad.

Every Thursday at 5pm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

Most products have a DIY or Legal option. If you're very hands on, a DIY option is cheaper, but if you want everything handled for you, DolceVisa® Legal handles everything on your behalf.

Who should choose the DolceVisa Concierge service?

Who should choose the DolceVisa Concierge service?

Who should choose the DolceVisa Concierge service?

How does DolceVisa's DIY option remain affordable and fair?

How does DolceVisa's DIY option remain affordable and fair?

How does DolceVisa's DIY option remain affordable and fair?

Who's behind DolceVisa®?

Who's behind DolceVisa®?

Who's behind DolceVisa®?

What's our mission?

What's our mission?

What's our mission?

Are you a law firm?

Are you a law firm?

Are you a law firm?

How is this different than getting help from a law firm?

How is this different than getting help from a law firm?

How is this different than getting help from a law firm?

What do I get with Concierge?

What do I get with Concierge?

What do I get with Concierge?

Is my application guaranteed?

Is my application guaranteed?

Is my application guaranteed?

What Inspired DolceVisa?

What Inspired DolceVisa?

What Inspired DolceVisa?

Ready? Italy Needs Your Startup.

Expertise at the highest level - only with DolceVisa®.

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At DolceVisa®, we're building a new kind of citizenship application. One that's built and designed for the way we live today. Traditionally, people have to go through law firms which are open from 9-5 which means taking time out of the workday, or doing it themselves, which is long, expensive and tedious.

DolceVisa® is a company registered in England & Wales, Company no. 15547884.
Registered Office: 200a Stockport Road, Timperley, England, WA15 7UA. DolceVisa®  is not a law firm. Copyright © 2024 DolceVisa® – All Rights Reserved.

Palazzo Law Boutique is a trading name of DolceVisa Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales (Company No. 15547884). DolceVisa® is a registered trademark.




DolceVisa® 2025

Made with love in London

At DolceVisa®, we're building a new kind of citizenship application. One that's built and designed for the way we live today. Traditionally, people have to go through law firms which are open from 9-5 which means taking time out of the workday, or doing it themselves, which is long, expensive and tedious.

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DolceVisa® - 2025 | All Rights Reserved

DolceVisa® is a company registered in England & Wales, Company no. 15547884.

Registered Office: 200a Stockport Road, Timperley, England, WA15 7UA. DolceVisa®  is not a law firm. Copyright © 2024 DolceVisa® – All Rights Reserved.


At DolceVisa®, we're building a new kind of citizenship application. One that's built and designed for the way we live today. Traditionally, people have to go through law firms which are open from 9-5 which means taking time out of the workday, or doing it themselves, which is long, expensive and tedious.

DolceVisa® is a company registered in England & Wales, Company no. 15547884.
Registered Office: 200a Stockport Road, Timperley, England, WA15 7UA. DolceVisa®  is not a law firm. Copyright © 2024 DolceVisa® – All Rights Reserved.

Palazzo Law Boutique is a trading name of DolceVisa Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales (Company No. 15547884). DolceVisa® is a registered trademark.




DolceVisa® 2025

Made with love in London