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The Italia Startup Visa is a fast-track self-employment route for non-EU entrepreneurs founding or joining an innovative startup in Italy. It bypasses the Decreto Flussi quota: you apply directly to a dedicated committee, which aims to issue a nulla osta within 30 days.
Run by the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, the Italia Startup Visa is designed for non-EU entrepreneurs launching or joining an innovative, high-growth startup in Italy. Its biggest advantage is that it sidesteps the Decreto Flussi quota entirely — you apply directly to the dedicated Italia Startup Visa committee, which aims to issue a nulla osta within 30 days, before you apply for a one-year self-employment visa at the consulate.
To qualify you submit a detailed innovative-startup business plan to the committee, show evidence of available funds to invest in the project (the committee guidelines specify a minimum), and demonstrate prior-year income above the health-service exemption threshold. The focus throughout is on genuine innovation and growth potential rather than conventional small business.
Funding requirements and committee guidelines can change, so confirm the current details on the official startup-visa portal before applying. ACME can help you assess whether your venture fits the innovative-startup criteria and prepare a business plan and funding evidence that stand up to committee review.
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Guidance only, not legal advice. ACME is an independent consultancy, not affiliated with any government. Rules change, confirm details with official sources.