Student Visa Details

Every foreign student who intends to study in Italy must obtain an Italian student visa before entering into Italy. To be sure that the visa is issued timely, the candidate should ensure that he/she applies for the same timely, but not sooner than three month's prior to the program's initiation.

Also, remember that the visa will not be issued on the same day. This is a pretty long drawn process. The whole procedure and can take upto 60 days. Make sure the Italian institutions provide the necessary Letter of Acceptance, Letter of Enrollment, Insurance Letter and Course Schedule to complete your visa application materials. A student visa is issued only for the time the program is valid.

The following documents are required to apply for a student visa for Italy. It is a mandatory requirement that the student applying for a visa must produce the following:

• One passport size photograph;
• One application form duly completed and signed at the Consulate;
• Passport valid three months over planned stay in Italy
• A letter of acceptance from school or University in Italy indicating place, duration of the course and dates of attendance;
• A letter addressed to this Italian Consulate, stating that you own private means of support. If you are a recipient of financial aid, please submit a statement
• A letter from your bank indicating your account number, financial status, and balance. The letter must be signed by a bank official
• Flight reservations (round trip)

Cost:
The cost of a 90 day Student's visa would cost about 90 US$.