Student Visa and Stay Permit for International Students in Italy

The Italian Embassies or Consulate-General offices based out of major cities worldwide isses Study Visa. The candidates belonging to European Union (EU) or EFTA countries can enter Italy with a valid passport or EU ID card and can stay in Italy without a visa for the duration of their studies. However, uppon arrival, the EU students must register at their local Questura station (police station) if their study program is longer than 3 months, in order to obtain a residence permit.

The students belonging to non-EU countries are required to obtain a student visa prior entering Italy. There are two types of study visas in Italy:

• Visa type C: Short-stay visa or travel visa valid for one or more entries and for a period not exceeding 90 days
• Visa type D: Long-stay visa valid for more than 90 days

Documents Required to Apply for Study Visa in Italy

• Students may need to present any or all the following documents as part of their application for a student visa to study in Italy:
• A valid passport, with at least two blank visa pages and valid for at least three months after the expected end date of your study program;
• A letter of acceptance from your institution in Italy;
• A completed visa application form;
• A copy of your itinerary to and from Italy,
• Proof of no criminal record;
• Proof of language proficiency in Italian or English (depending on the language of your study program);
• Proof of adequate financial means to support yourself (between €450 and €515 monthly);
• Proof of adequate accommodation in Italy;
• Proof of adequate medical insurance; and
• Proof you’ve paid the associated application fee.