
São Tomé and Príncipe Unveils Citizenship by Investment Program with Dubai Hub
Effective August 1st, the program offers second citizenship in 6 weeks via Dubai-based PPP. From $90k donation + $5k fee (single applicant).
Italy is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, attracting millions of tourists every year due to its cultural attractions, beautiful scenery and rich history. Tourists visit famous cities such as Rome, Venice, Florence and Milan to enjoy art, architecture and culinary traditions. Like many other countries in Europe, Italy has a tourist tax, which is used to maintain tourist infrastructure and preserve cultural monuments.
Yes, in Italy in 2024, the tourist tax continues to be levied in most regions and cities. The tourist tax is levied on each tourist staying in a hotel or other tourist accommodation and its amount varies depending on the region, the class of hotel and the length of stay. For example, in Rome the tax ranges from 3 to 7 euros per night depending on the category of hotel, and Venice has a specific tax that varies according to the season.
Tourist tax is charged in almost all hotels in Italy, and its amount depends on the city and category of accommodation. Here are examples of hotels where tourist tax is included in the price:
In addition to the tourist tax, some regions in Italy may apply additional fees. For example, Venice has introduced a special city visit fee for day-trippers to help cope with the huge influx of visitors and preserve the city's attractions.
Italy offers the opportunity to obtain residence for investment through several programs that include:
Residence programs require a significant investment as well as residency in the country for a certain period. For detailed information and advice on residence by investment programs, you can contact One World, where our experts will assist you with the paperwork and application process.
Effective August 1st, the program offers second citizenship in 6 weeks via Dubai-based PPP. From $90k donation + $5k fee (single applicant).
Starting August 20, certain visa applicants must post bonds up to $15,000. The program explicitly targets Citizenship-by-Investment holders over vetting concerns. Initially affects Malawi/Zambia nationals, but CBI countries face potential inclusion with 15 days' notice. 30-day stay limit applies.
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