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Student visa for Italy

Student visa for Italy

Student visa is not necessary for students coming from member states of the European Union, European Economic Area and Switzerland, while students from third countries need student visa if they plan to study longer than 3 months. All international students must apply for residence permit upon arrival to Italy.

Conditions for student visa

  • Student must be enrolled in accredited educational institution
  • To have adequate level of education for the enrolled program
  • Student must have sufficient language skills
  • To be financially capable to cover all costs of studying and staying in Italy
  • Student needs to have organized accommodation for the period of studies
  • To have adequate health insurance
  • To prove that they have never been convicted before nor refused for any Italian visa

Benefits of student visa

Italian student visa enables gaining valuable education and degree at some of the highly respected education institutions, in Italian and English language. Student visa allows students to work up to 20 hours per week during their studies. Students coming from third countries need work permit in order to work.

Duration of student visa

Student visa can is issued for one year, and it’s replaced with the residence permit valid for a year which can be renewed.

Applying for student visa

Application for national visa D is being submitted in the Italian diplomatic mission in home country, while residence permit application is being submitted no later than 8 days upon arrival in the local police station or post office.

Fees and processing time

Visa application fee is 50 EUR. The average processing time is up to 3 weeks, however the procedure of obtaining an appointment at the embassy can last up to 2 months.

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