Italy - Study - Student Visa

A Student Visa in Italy allows a foreign national the opportunity to immigrate to Italy on a temporary basis in order to undertake a course of study in the country. Studying in Italy is an increasingly popular option for undergraduates across the world; Italy offers a long history of excellence in learning with a host of educational establishments. Immigration to Italy has grown significantly in recent years due in part to a comparatively liberal immigration policy coupled with the high quality of life which can be obtained in the country.

A Study visa allows the holders to live and work (in a restricted manner) in Italy for as long as they need to complete their course in order to help support themselves and any dependents.
Visa Eligibility



A.- Admission to Italian Universities
• You must have been admitted to take the entrance exams, on the basis of the regulations published by the Italian Ministry of University;
• You must have passport or travel document valid for at least three months after visa expiry date;
• You must have proof of means of support in Italy;
• You must have availability in Italy of appropriate lodgings;
• You must pay the study visa application fees.

B.- Study grants
• You must have passport or travel document valid for at least three months after visa expiry date;
• You must have proof of having been awarded a study grant by the Italian government, recognized foundations or cultural institutes, international organizations, foreign governments or universities;
• You must have availability in Italy of appropriate lodgings as well as the funds necessary for repatriation, possibly to be demonstrated in the form of a return airline ticket;
• You must have insurance coverage for medical treatment and/or hospitalization;
• You must pay the study visa application fees

C.- Religious novitiate/training
• You must have passport or travel document valid for at least three months after visa expiry date;
• You must have a declaration by the host religious body, stamped by the local Apostolic Nunciature or Vatican authorities, indicating the duration of the period of training or novitiate, lodging and meal arrangements;
• You must have insurance coverage for medical treatment and/or hospitalization;
• You must pay the study visa application fees.

D.- Technical and professional instruction beyond the level of compulsory education (over 18 years of age)
• You must have passport or travel document valid for at least three months after visa expiry date;
• You must have proof of enrolment or pre-enrolment in course of study, indicating number of hours daily study and duration of course,
• You must have documentation of educational history in Country of Origin;
• proof of available means of support for the stay in Italy;
• You must have availability in Italy of appropriate lodgings as well as the funds necessary for repatriation, possibly to be demonstrated in the form of a return airline ticket;
• You must have insurance coverage for medical treatment and/or hospitalization;
• You must pay the study visa application fees