Uglobal Immigration Magazine Volume 2, Issue 1 | Page 102

100 UGLOBAL IMMIGRATION MAGAZINE opportunities described therein and, in this context, is empowered to carry out controls over the correct execution of the investment. CONDITIONS & FEATURES FOR THE RETENTION OF THE INVESTOR VISA & RESIDENCE PERMIT Within the three months following entry into Italian territory, holders of an investor visa shall execute the investment, send appropriate documentation to the Investor Visa for Italy Committee and maintain the investment for the entire duration of the residence permit. Withdrawing the investment will cause the revocation of the investor visa and residence permit and, consequently, holders will be obliged to leave the Italian territory. Holders must therefore maintain their original investment. Even if already holding a residence permit, they may not alter the destination of their original investment under any circumstances. Doing so will result into the permit being revoked, making its renewal impossible. The investor visa’s residence permit has an initial duration of two years and can be renewed for further periods of three years, on the condition that the investment has been fully carried out within the timeframe. The renewal application should be submitted, along with a certificate of approval issued by the Investor Visa for Italy