STUDENT VISA REQUIREMENTS
Appointment for a visa can be requested only upon confirmation of having been admitted to take the entrance exams, on the basis of the regulations published by the M.I.U.R. (Italian Ministry of Education)
1) Students applying directly to an Italian University:
• should request a visa only after they have received confirmation of a admission to entrance exam, as regulated by the Italian Ministry of Education.
2) Students participating in study abroad programs:
• A letter from the home University in two copies (original plus one copy) confirming applicant’s enrollment status. The applicant should be fully enrolled in the current academic year or already enrolled for the following semester. Information such as anticipated graduation date, major, etc. should be expressed and must be in official form i.e. with university seal. Faxed copies will not be accepted.
• A letter of acceptance in two copies (original plus one copy) from the US Academic Institution providing for the Study Abroad Program
• A letter of acceptance from the host Academic Institution in Italy or the Italian branch of the US Academic Institution providing for the Study Abroad Program
• Official University transcript detailing student status, registration for following semester, anticipated graduation date and current student ID to verify the enrollment. This document is usually issued by the Registrar’s office in a sealed envelope bearing the university seal.
All documents must be presented in original and photocopy.
All applicants should provide:
1. Visa application form duly filled in and signed;
2. Recent passport-style photo (3,5 cm x 4,5 cm or 1''3/8 x 1''3/4, full front and white background);
3. Passport or travel document valid at least three months over the planned stay in Italy and a photocopy of all pages with pertinent information i.e. photo, name, date of birth etc. The passport will be kept and returned with the visa, if approved. You also need to have a round trip flight itinerary and a current student ID and a copy. In the case of non U.S. citizens you need to have the U.S. Alien Registration Card, or F1 Visa and updated I-20 and a copy;
4. proof of means of support in Italy of
- no less than €350.57 for each month of the academic year (for students enrolled in a full-time course or a Master);
- no less than € 27.89 per day (for those who participate in a study abroad program).
The availability can be proven through:
a) proof of personal or family resources.
• In case of students financially dependent on their parents we require:
- a notarized Affidavit of support from the student's parents, in two copies (original plus one copy), stating they will assume full financial responsibility for their son/daughter during his/her stay in Italy;
- a letter in two copies (original plus one copy) from the parents’ Bank on the Bank’s letterhead, signed by a Bank official, indicating account balance. Bank statements cannot be accepted.
• In case of self-sufficient students we require:
- a letter in two copies (original plus one copy) from the students’ bank on the Bank’s letterhead, signed by a Bank official, indicating account balance. Bank statements cannot be accepted;
- proof of available means of support for the stay in Italy of an amount not less than that established in Table A annexed to Ministry of Interior Directive 1.3.2000 (click here). Please note that the amount must be specified in US dollars.
If the applicant is a recipient of financial aid, a letter from the Financial Aid Advisor, stating the amount granted for that semester, costs, etc must be submitted.
b) guarantee of financial resources by accredited Italian institutions or agencies, local government, or foreign institutions or agencies considered trustworthy by the Italian Diplomatic Representation;
c) an Affidavit of Insurance, if the letter of acceptance from the home University does not specify that the University will provide for full health insurance, conforming to Italian standards. [INA-Assitalia provides specific foreign student insurance coverage].
5. Declaration of the availability in Italy of appropriate lodgings.
PLEASE NOTE:
If you are applying for a master's program you must provide supporting documentation regarding previous degree, i.e. diploma, bachelor degree, final transcript, etc.
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Student visas are free of charge
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This consular administration has full authority to evaluate and request additional documentation, if deemed necessary, in addition to what is submitted. Furthermore, the applicant is hereby informed that submitting all required documentation does not guarantee the issuance of any particular visa.
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