Family Inclusion

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Italy allows investors to include close family members under the same residence permit framework, subject to financial capacity, documentation, and eligibility screening. The process is known as “family reunification” under the terms of the Consolidated Immigration Act (Legislative Decree No. 286/1998).

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Eligible Dependents

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• Spouse or legally recognized partner (same-sex civil unions included under Italian law).
  
• Children under 18; older children are allowed if they are fully dependent due to health or study reasons.
  
• Dependent parents of the investor or spouse, provided they are financially supported and lack adequate care in the country of origin.
  
• Dependent adult children with disabilities or chronic illness.
  
  

Each family member must undergo independent background checks, submit medical and police clearances, and demonstrate relationship through official documentation (translated and apostilled where applicable).

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Financial and Accommodation Thresholds

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To sponsor dependents, the principal applicant must meet specific income and housing requirements:

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• Proof of sufficient income (typically 2–2.5x the minimum social allowance for each additional family member).
  
• Evidence of adequate housing in Italy, verified through lease agreements, property ownership, or certified declarations.
  
  

While there is no additional investment required per dependent, these financial thresholds are non-trivial and must be documented with tax returns, bank records, and tenancy documentation.

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Strategic Planning Considerations

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Families are strongly encouraged to apply together at the outset, as secondary applications post-approval can trigger re-verification of investment and financial capacity. Adding dependents later may also result in delays due to appointment backlogs or document inconsistencies.

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Applicants should also anticipate education, language, and healthcare planning:

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• Children may attend public or private schools but must meet vaccination and enrollment requirements.
  
• Access to Italy’s public healthcare system (SSN) is permitted upon registration with a local health authority.
  
  

For estate and succession planning, investors may wish to establish multi-generational holding structures or trusts to accommodate long-term stays of children or parents in Italy.

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