Study Visa for Foreign Students in Italy and Surety

New procedures for foreign students who intend to undertake a course of study in Italy Academic year 2024/2025

Find out how to get the Surety for the study visa for Italy in 2024. Practical guide for foreign students: documents, surety and requirements.

Also this year the MIUR Circular explains precisely all the steps that aspiring foreign students must follow to begin their studies in Italy.

As every year, it is important to understand all the rules, among which we must also understand how a foreign student can demonstrate means of support in Italy for the entire period in which he will be enrolled in the chosen school.

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The text of the MIUR Circular, on Page 15, reads:

2. Requirements for obtaining a visa

In order to obtain a visa for STUDY reasons for University Enrolment (type D "national") and, subsequently, a residence permit, the international student must demonstrate possession of the following requirements: a) Economic means of subsistence for the planned stay. Such means are quantified in the amount of €467,65 per month for each month of the duration of the academic year, equal to €6.079,45 per year. The availability in Italy of such means of support must be proven by means of personal financial guarantees or by those of parents or by Italian or foreign institutions or citizens regularly residing in the territory of the State, or provided by Italian institutions and bodies of proven credit, including Universities, by local Governments, by foreign Institutions and Bodies considered reliable by the Italian Diplomatic Representation.

So also this year there is the possibility to demonstrate these means of subsistence in various ways, certainly the first way is to demonstrate it through a personal bank account or that of the parents of the foreign student, but it is also possible to demonstrate through economic guarantees from an Italian credit institution, also this year we are ready to issue the Bank Guarantee for Study Visa.

Through our company you can obtain this guarantee quickly by presenting the appropriate documentation.

What type of visa do students need?

The MIUR circular also explains what types of visas students need:

Study Visa “D” for Candidates for Higher Education Courses in Italy

If you are a candidate enrolled in higher education courses in Italy and have completed the pre-enrollment through the UNIVERSITALY portal, you are in the right place. Even if your pre-enrollment application has been validated with reservation by the receiving higher education institution because you have not yet obtained the local qualification or you are waiting to take the entrance or language exam, the diplomatic-consular representations will still issue you a type “D” visa for STUDY “University Enrollment”.

Visa Validity and Benefits

This visa has a conventional validity of 100 days, allowing you to:

Participate in university entrance exams or AFAM (Higher Education in Art, Music and Dance) courses.
Proceed with enrollment without having to return to your country of origin, if you pass the selection tests.

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Study Visa for Admission to Higher Education Courses in Italy

If the entrance exams or language tests take place before the final school diploma is obtained or at times that do not allow for the regular pre-enrolment to be completed, students must request a short-term entry visa (Uniform Schengen Visa) for stays of less than 90 days. This visa will be of a duration commensurate with the actual needs of the student, verifying the existence of the conditions and requirements provided.

National Study Visa for University Enrollment

In case of admission for the chosen course, once you return to your country of origin, you can request the national entry visa for STUDY "University Enrolment", which allows multiple entries and is valid for 365 days.

Conditions for the Issuance of a Study Visa

The “University Enrollment” study visa is only granted for enrollment in a course.
This visa is not issued to students enrolled in academic years subsequent to the year of enrollment.

Health Insurance Another Requirement to Get Study Visa for Italy

An important requirement to obtain the Study Visa for Italy is to have adequate insurance coverage for medical care and hospital stays.

This coverage is mandatory (art. 39 c.3 TU n. 286/1998 and Directive 01.03.2000 of the Ministry of the Interior) and must be demonstrated when requesting the residence permit.

How to Prove Insurance Coverage

When applying for a residence permit, it is necessary to present:

The consular declaration, if applicable.
The foreign or national insurance policy, together with the declaration certifying full coverage for emergency hospital admissions.

Benefits of Insurance Coverage

Adequate insurance coverage guarantees you:

Immediate access to necessary medical care in case of emergency.
Peace of mind during your stay in Italy, knowing that any health issues will be handled without financial worries.

Study Visa for Italy 2025

If you wish to study in Italy for more than three months, you will need a study visa . This document It is mandatory for students coming from non-EU countries and allows you to legally attend an Italian course.

How to get a study visa for Italy

Il study visa can only be requested at the Italian embassy or consulate in your country. To obtain it, you must present:

A valid passport.
The certificate of enrollment in a Italian course recognized.
Proof of payment for the course of study.
Booking accommodation.
A policy of health insurance for the entire duration of your stay.
Demonstration of adequate financial resources.

We recommend that you start the procedure at least three months before of the departure date, as approval times may vary.

Italian level required for study visa

To obtain the study visa, some embassies require that the student already has an A2 or B1 level of knowledge of the Italian language. To demonstrate your language proficiency, you can present a certificate of attendance to a Italian course or, in some cases, have an interview with consular staff.

If you are a beginner, you have two options:

Study Italian in your country until you reach at least level A2.
Coming to Italy for a Italian course short-term (less than three months) with a tourist visa and subsequently apply for the study visa .

Residence permit for students

If yours visit to the studio flat has a duration of more than 90 days, you will have to request the residence permit within eight days of arrival in Italy. Our school will assist you in this procedure and provide you with all the necessary information.

Il residence permit can be renewed if you wish to extend your stay in Italy. To do so, you will need to register for a new Italian course and submit a new certificate of registration.

Health insurance for student visa

For stays longer than three months, it is mandatory to have insurance . recognized. You can choose between:

Private insurance in your country.
An insurance . stipulated through our school.
Joining the Italian National Health Service (SSN).

We have an agreement with the Welcome Association Italy (WAI) , which offers a recognized insurance policy for the release of the study visa and residence permit .

Contact us for assistance

Our school will guide you through every stage of the application process. study visa , providing you with the necessary documents and practical advice to facilitate obtaining the visa. Contact us to receive support and start your study path in Italy!