Student visa in Italy

Student visa · Italy visa route

study · last reviewed 2026-06 · all Italy routes

Use master’s, language, art, or design study as the first route.

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.

Official source

Official source: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Also look at similar visas from these countries

🇨🇿 Czech Republic Student long-stay visa/residence Open this route → 🇭🇷 Croatia Student temporary stay Open this route → 🇩🇪 Germany Student visa Open this route → 🇮🇪 Ireland Student permission Open this route →

Visa rules change frequently. This page is a research guide, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the official source before applying.