Comparison page
Compare countries by passport strength, investment conditions, taxes, and travel freedom to find the best option.
France
Italy
Grenada
Passport power rank
7
7
32
Status
ВНЖ Франции по программе «Talent Passport – Startup Track»
Italy Residence Permit Through Representative Office
Citizenship
Timeframe
6-12 months
3-6 months
6-8 months
Residing in the country after obtaining the status
4 years (with the option of renewal)
1 year (optional renewal)
Not required
Visit the country to submit biometrics
Yes
Yes
Not required
Visa-free countries
29
29
148
Visa-free Schengen Area
Yes
Yes
Yes
Visa-free USA
No
No
No, eligible for the 10-year B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa and the 5-year E-2 Business Visa
Visa-free UK
No
No
Yes
Visa-free Australia
No
No
Yes, with an eTA
Visa-free Russia
No
No
Yes
Visa-free China
No
No
Yes
Participation of family members
Spouse, children
Spouse, children
Spouse, Children under 30, Parents, Siblings over 18
Adding new family members
Yes
Yes
Allowed
Right to live, study, and work in any EU country
No
No
No
Investment amount
From €30,000
€0+
$235,000+
Investment options
€30,000 — the minimum investment required in the company’s share capital, which must be allocated to the development of an innovative startup project
The program does not specify a fixed minimum investment threshold; however, applicants must demonstrate that they have sufficient funds to open and maintain an office, operate the company, and cover their own living expenses in Italy.
1. State fund contribution — $235,000+
2. Real estate purchase (Marriott) — $270,000+
Investment return period
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5 years
Conditions for receiving and maintaining
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Validity
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Personal Income Tax Rate
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Up to 28% (on income exceeding XCD 24,000)
Corporate Tax Rate
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30%
We will help you obtain a residence permit
An experienced specialist at Garant In will find the optimal way for you to obtain a residence permit.
- We take into account the uniqueness of each case
- Transparent cost calculation
- We accompany the client at all stages
- We take care of the document preparation