Who can apply for the Italia Startup Visa?

The Italia Startup Visa (ISV) targets non-EU innovators who plan to establish an innovative business in Italy. Applicants typically apply from abroad, either directly or with the support of a certified incubator, presenting a project that fits Italy's innovation priorities.

If you are already legally in Italy on another permit, a related route called the Italia Startup Hub allows conversion to a startup-entrepreneur status. Either way, the focus is on genuinely innovative ventures rather than ordinary small businesses.