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APPLYING FOR A VISA

How to get a visa to Study in Italy

A foreign national living abroad who wishes to attend a course in Italy and requires a study visa can apply through the relevant Italian Embassy or Consulate in their country of residence. The visa is issued within 90 days and is valid for the duration of the course.

DOCUMENTS AND REQUIREMENTS

Requirements for a Study Visa

  • Age over 14 years.

  • Passport with validity of at least 3 months to that of the requested visa.

  • Certificate of registration for the chosen course, issued by the school.

  • Insurance policy for medical care and hospitals, if you are not entitled to health care in Italy under agreements or conventions in force with the country of origin.

  • Return ticket.

  • Documents that prove that you have sufficient financial means to support during your stay in Italy.

  • The applicant, by means of appropriate documentation, must try to find himself in a socio-economic situation or in a working and family position that can guarantee his actual interest in returning to the country at the end of the period of validity of the visa.

  • Hotel reservation confirmation or other suitable accommodation solution.

FINANCIAL MEANS

How to prove sufficient means of subsistence

The availability of the means of support and the sum necessary for repatriation and medical care can be proven:

Making credit cards

By submitting a letter of bank credit of foreign institution that you have the necessary sum for your stay in Italy.

By submitting a certification that you have the required sum at an Italian bank.

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