Italy
ITALY IMMIGRATION
Looking forward to settling in Italy and building a new life?
ITALY TOURIST VISA
Italy located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea is a tourist haven. The country has many castles and palaces, buildings in different architectural styles, a stunning coastline, beautiful lakes and cliffs.
No wonder tourists flock to Italy and tourism contributes a major chunk to the Italian economy.
If you are planning to visit Italy on a tourist visa, then you must know the visa requirements.
You will need a short-term visa to visit Italy which is valid for 90 days. This short-term visa is also known as the Schengen visa. As you may be aware the Schengen visa is valid in all the European countries which are part of the Schengen agreement. Italy is one of the countries under the Schengen agreement.
With a Schengen visa you can travel to and stay in Italy and all the other 26 Schengen countries.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR TOURIST VISA:
- A valid passport whose validity will exceed the duration of the visa you apply for by three months
- Old passports if any
- Passport size photos
- A copy of your completed and signed visa application form
- Proof of hotel bookings, flight bookings and a detailed plan of your activities during the duration of your stay in Italy
- Schengen travel visa insurance or a health insurance covering Italy and the Schengen Area for medical emergencies with a minimum coverage of 30,000 pounds
- Copy of tour ticket
- Proof of having enough finances to support your travel and stay in the country
- Bank statement of the last 6 months
- Proof of income tax returns
- A cover letter explaining why you want to visit Italy, your duration of stay, date of return etc.
- Documents proving your civil status which could either be a marriage certificate, birth certificate of children etc.
Before you apply for a tourist visa, ensure that you meet the visa requirements and have the required travel documents.
Ensure that you pay the required fees for the visa
ITALY STUDENT VISA:
Italy is known for some of the oldest universities in the world. The country offers numerous options for international students and provides a choice between institutions that include state universities, private universities, and technical universities. The institutes follow a five-year education system with 3 years for a bachelor’s degree and 2 years for a master’s degree.
The universities in Italy offer four categories of courses:
- University diploma
- Bachelor of Arts/ Science
- Research doctorate
- Diploma of Specialization
Italy like all the other European countries follows the Bologna system.
ITALIAN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
Though international students can enroll for courses taught in English, it is beneficial if they learn the Italian language. This will help them communicate with the local community and get familiar with the local culture.
Student accommodation and living costs:
Accommodation costs like rental rates are higher in bigger cities than in smaller cities. When choosing to study here students must consider living costs that include food, transportation, and social activities. Again, these costs are higher in bigger cities like Milan and Rome.
ITALY STUDY VISA REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- Passport valid for at least three months after the expected end date of your study program
- Completed visa application form
- Proof of having the required financial resources to cover your living expenses during your course of study
- Medical insurance policy
- Certificate of acceptance from the educational institution in Italy
- Details of tuition fee payments
- Copy of your itinerary to and from the country
- Proof of having no criminal record
- Proof of language proficiency in Italian or English based on the medium of instruction of your course
WORKING WHILE YOU STUDY
Students from non-EU countries can work here during their course if they have a work permit. This requires a job offer from an Italian employer. The processing times for the work permit vary between regions and take an average of two months.