People who do not have an EU-citizenship need an entry visa for Italy.

Visas are issued by the Italian Embassies or Consulates in the foreigner's country of residency.

Study visa allows the entrance to Italy for a long stay more than 90 days.

If a student intends to enrol in a Bachelor’s, a Master’s Degree and a PhD programme, it will be necessary registering and applying to the UNIVERSITALY Portal, uploading the requested documents.

In order to get the study visa, students are mainly required to submit the following documents at the Italian Embassy or Consulate:

• the summary of the pre-enrolment request on the Universitaly web portal;
• entry visa application form;
• recent passport-size photo;
• passport or travel document valid for at least three months after the visa expiration date;
• proof that the applicant has adequate accommodation in Italy; 
• pre-enrolment in the Master degree/PhD programme to attend in Italy;
• insurance coverage for medical treatment and/or hospitalisation (please, note that, after the arrival to Italy, it will be possible registering to the Italian National Health Service);
• proof of financial support that can be stated through a personal or family resources bank statement or guarantee of financial resources by accredited Italian institutions or agencies, local governments, or foreign institutions or agencies considered reliable by the Italian Diplomatic Representation.

The requirements and procedures to issue a visa are indicated in a special provision, published annually by the MIUR, in agreement with MAECI and Ministry of the Internal Affairs.