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A&P Assistance with the Startup Visa
You can send us a free request to illustrate your case and obtain a tailored quotation.
- You send us your request: we offer you a consultancy video-call
- You will receive the documents check-list and will send us your documents
- We guide you in your business plan draft to make sure your project will satisfy the requirements for the visa obtainment
- We assist you in the visa request at the diplomatic representation and, once in Italy, we complete the immigration formalities
General requirements for a startup
During the consultancy video-call, our experts will evaluate whether you qualify for the startup visa in Italy.
The visa is issued to foreign entrepreneurs who wish to open an innovative startup, i.e. a technological innovation business.
The business must:
- Have its headquarters in Italy and an expected turnover not exceeding a certain threshold
- Not participate in profits or be formed by merger or branch of another company
- Invest in research and development, or employ PhD students or qualified personnel, or be the owner, custodian or licensee of a patent or software
Timeline for the Startup Visa process
The timing for entry on a startup visa process is defined by the Italian immigration law and by the standard procedures applied by the authorities involved.
- Step 1: DOCUMENTS COLLECTION (20-30 days)
- Step 2: APPLICATION SUBMISSION (1-2 days)
- Step 3: NULLAOSTA OBTAINMENT (30 days)
- Step 4: VISA OBTAINMENT (15 days)
- Step 5: RESIDENCE PERMIT APPLICATION (8 days)
How we provide our service
We adhere to established processes and internal policies aimed at supporting foreigners who must enter Italy for startup projects.
- We aim to provide an initial response within 24 hours of receiving your request
- You can send us your documents by uploading them remotely using our online software
- We can assist you in drafting your business plan
- Our immigration experts can assist you in English language
- We can assist you with your residence permit throughout Italy
In addition, we offer a 360° advice including all social security and tax aspects to consider when planning a relocation to Italy.
