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Student Visa (Type D)

Processing
1-3 weeks
Cost
From €50
Validity
Duration of the course

Long-stay visa for non-EU nationals enrolled in a full-time program at an accredited Italian university or higher education institution.

Requirements

  • Enrollment or admission to an accredited Italian institution (pre-enrollment via Universitaly)
  • Proof of sufficient means of support (approx. EUR 6,000+ per year)
  • Proof of accommodation in Italy
  • Health insurance covering the study period

Time and cost

Processing time
1-3 weeks after pre-enrollment
Validity
Duration of the course (renewable annually)
Cost

From €50

Required

  • €50 to €116 national visa fee
Path to residency
Study time counts at 50% toward EU long-term residence; convert to a work permit after graduating

Documents

  • Valid passport

    Valid for the study period

  • Admission / pre-enrollment letter

    From the Italian institution via Universitaly

  • Proof of financial means

    Bank statements, scholarship or sponsorship letter

  • Health insurance

    Valid in Italy for the study period

  • Proof of accommodation

    Housing arrangement in Italy

Tips

  • Students can work up to 20 hours per week (1,040 hours per year)
  • Apply for the residence permit within 8 days of arrival
  • Graduates can convert to a work permit outside the Decreto Flussi quota