Student visa in Italy

Student visa · Italy visa route

study · last reviewed 2026-06 · all Italy routes

A study-based route requiring admission to an eligible education provider.

Important notes

• Admission or pre-enrolment for the relevant Italian university or recognised study programme.
• Long-stay study visa application through the Italian diplomatic mission responsible for the applicant's residence, unless a visa exemption applies.
• Passport, admission/pre-enrolment evidence, proof of funds, accommodation, health insurance, and consulate-specific documents.
• Foreign qualifications and documents may need legalisation and official translation; use the current Visa for Italy database and consulate checklist.
• Study-visa procedures are linked to the university pre-enrolment process and vary by academic year and consulate.
• The visa permits entry for study; the post-arrival residence formalities must be completed when required.

Preparation checklist

• 准备路线证明：获得相关意大利大学或认可学习项目的录取或预注册。
• 准备申请材料：通过负责申请人居住地的意大利外交使团申请长期学习签证，除非适用免签。
• 准备文件：护照、录取或预注册证明、资金证明、住宿、医疗保险及领事馆要求的具体文件。
• 核实学历材料：外国学历和文件可能需要认证及官方翻译；使用最新的意大利签证数据库和领事清单。
• 记录程序条件：学习签证程序与大学预注册流程相关，并会因学年和领事馆而异。
• 了解入境后要求：签证允许以学习为目的入境；抵达后须在需要时完成居留手续。
• Save submitted files and track the next application, reporting, or renewal date.

Official source

Official source: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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