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Elective Residence Visa income req. €31,000/yr
Flat tax regime cap €100,000/yr
Health insurance min. (visa req.) €30,000
Days to file permesso after arrival 8 business days
Years to permanent residency 5 years
Years to naturalization 10 years
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