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Study in Italy 2024

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Basic monthly living cost

  • Rent in a shared flat

    408

  • Share of utilities

    66

  • Internet subscription

    28

  • Local transportation

    35

Sample lifestyle cost

  • Fast food combo

    9

  • Cinema ticket

    9

  • Pint of local beer

    5

Visa Requirements

  1. Visa type C: Short-stay visa or travel visa valid for one or more entries and for a period not exceeding 90 days.
  2. Visa type D: Long-stay visa valid for more than 90 days.

What type of Visa do you need?

Visa name

Visa type C; Visa type D

Price and currency

USD 70

The fee for a student visa to Italy is typically around 50-70 USD. The fee may be subject to change.

Who can apply for the visa?

EU/EEA students can enter Italy with a valid passport or an ID card and are entitled to complete a degree in Italy without a visa for as long as they wish. These students must, however, register with the Questura (police station) within 8 days from their arrival, in order to obtain a residence permit.

Non-EU students are required to obtain a student visa prior to entering Italy. For study more than 90 days you will then need to apply for a residency card (permesso di soggiorno) at the local post office within the first 8 days of arrival in Italy. This along with your visa will allow you to stay in Italy for the duration of your studies. There is a fee associated with the residency card.

Citizens of some non-EU countries do not require a visa to stay and study in Italy for a period of up to 90 days.

You can find an overview of these countries here: https://www.immigrationworld.com/italy/how-to-apply-for-italy-student-visa/

Where can you make the application?

Italian embassy or consulate

You need to apply for your student visa at the Italian embassy or consulate in your country. You will also need to have an interview at the embassy or consulate.

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How to make the application?

After you have received the letter of acceptance or letter of admission for your intended course of study, you can check your eligibility for obtaining an Italian student visa and then go ahead with the visa application procedure. You will need to present the following documentation:

  • Entry visa application form; you can find it at
    http://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/Moduli/it/Formulario Visto Nazionale.pdf
  • Recent passport-size photograph;
  • Travel document valid for at least three months after visa;
  • Enrollment or pre-enrollment in a university course;
  • Proof that you have accommodation in Italy;
  • Proof that you have financial support (at least € 448,07 per month for the academic year, a total of € 5824,91 per year);
  • Adequate insurance coverage for medical treatment and hospitalization;
  • Proof of the availability of the financial means needed for repatriation;
  • Proof of adequate knowledge of Italian or English according to the language of the program;
  • If the student is a minor, they must have the consent of expatriation signed by each of the parental authorities, or in their absence, by the legal guardian.

When should you apply?

You should apply for an Italian student visa at least three months before your planned arrival to Italy. The processing of your visa application may take between 1–3 weeks. You should schedule your visa interview around four to six weeks in advance.

The length of the student visa depends on the length of your course.

Processing time

3 Weeks

Work opportunities

If you are from the EU, you are allowed to work in Italy without the need for a work permit. Working hours should not exceed 20 hours a week during the semester. You can only work full time during the holidays between semesters.

International students from outside the EU will need to apply for a work permit at a local immigration office in Italy. First, you need to have a signed employment contract and show a copy at the immigration office.

Hours per week

20

Why do you need this type of visa?

Your visa application may be rejected if you are not able to show proof of the required funds, or if you provide incorrect or incomplete documents.