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No, You Can’t Just Buy a House and Get a Visa. But...

The 2025 Guide to Italian Residency Through Real Investment (Without Falling for the €1 House Fantasy)

Jul 30, 2025
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Let’s start with a reality check.
You’ve seen the headlines:

  • “Dream house in Italy for €1!”

  • “Move to the countryside and live la Dolce Vita!”

  • “Buy a ruin, get a passport!”

Well... no. That’s not how Italy works.
Italy is not a scratch-card country. And the Investor Visa is not a backdoor to citizenship for romantics with a flair for stone walls.

But — and this…

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