Who requires a student visa?
A study visa will likely be
required to study in Italy, for any
length of time.
Please contact the nearest Consulate for
further information about necessary
visas and documentation.
What documents will be required?
One passport size photograph;
One application form duly completed and
signed at the Consulate;
Passport valid three months over planned
stay in Italy
A letter of acceptance from school or
University in Italy indicating place,
duration of the course and dates of
attendance;
A letter addressed to this Italian
Consulate, stating that you own private
means of support. If you are a recipient
of financial aid, please submit a
statement
A letter from your bank indicating your
account number, financial status, and
balance. The letter must be signed by a
bank official
Flight reservations (round trip)
Note: Health Insurance Proof of Health
Insurance must be shown to the competent
local authorities in Italy (Questura) in
order to obtain your residency permit
(Permesso di Soggiorno). A Health
Insurance Policy can be purchased on
arrival in Italy at the Post Office,
from Inassitalia, that is specially
designed by the Italian Government for
foreign students to cover all medical
expenses without disbursing any money in
case of illness.
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Time required to issue visa:
Average 2 days, up to 12 days; varies
depending on nationality.
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What is the cost of a visa?
US$30 for a 90-day student visa.
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How long is the visa valid for?
Various depending on type.
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Other information:
Minors(under 18 years of age) who
will not be travelling with their
parents and wish to apply for a visa, in
addition to the documentation required
for the particular visa, must produce a
declaration from both parents or legal
guardian, authorising them to travel and
stay in a Schengen country and
appointing the person who will be
responsible for them.
This declaration should be in the form
of an affidavit duly authenticated by
the solicitor or the appropriate
official of your Embassy or Consulate
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Embassy contact information:
Please contact the nearest Italian
embassy for information on what
documentation you may require to enter
Italy.
http://www.esteri.it/eng/thefarnesina/address/index.htm
All information on this page has been
carefully investigated. However the
information is provided without any
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