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- Long Stay Visa: Suitable for retirees and digital nomads without specific categories, allowing for residence for one year with options for renewal.
Proficiency in the French language and integration into French society are required for citizenship application.
2. Italy
Italy offers various visas for building the time needed for citizenship.
Elective Residency Visa: Designed for those with passive income, requiring a minimum income of $31,000 per year.
Digital Nomad Visa: Requires at least €28,000 per year in income and evidence of being a highly skilled worker.
Individuals can seek permanent residency after five years and can apply for citizenship after ten years, with language skills in Italian as a requirement.