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Obtain the study visa in Italy

Our immigration experts support foreigners who wish to relocate to Italy for study reasons.

Which country the service is available for:

Italy

A&P Study Visa Assistance procedure

You can send us a free request to illustrate your case and obtain a tailored quotation 

A&P Study Visa Assistance procedure      

  • You send us your request: we offer you a consultancy video-call  
  • Our experts will assist you in finding a suitable study course  
  • You will receive the documents check-list and will send us your documents  
  • We assist you in the visa request at the Italian diplomatic representation in your home country  
  • Once you entered Italy, we will complete the immigration formalities

Categories of Study visas

During the consultancy video-call, our experts will evaluate whether you qualify for a study visa.   

Categories of study visas   

We will assess whether you fall into one of the main categories of study visas:  

  • Adults admitted to study at Italian universities or equivalent courses  
  • Adults who intend to undertake internships approved by the Region or vocational training courses  
  • Minors over the age of 14 participating in exchange programs  
  • Foreigners invited to participate in government cooperation programs  
  • Foreigners entering Italy for advanced research or high culture activities  
  • Adults who intend to pursue higher education courses consistent with their previous education   

 

Timeline for the Study visa

The timing for the visa issuance is defined by the Italian immigration law and the standard procedure applied by the authorities involved.  

  • Step 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE STUDY COURSE AND ENROLMENT  
  • Step 2: DOCUMENTS COLLECTION AND VERIFICATION (5-7 days) 
  • Step 3: VISA OBTAINMENT (15 days, extendable in certain cases up to 45 days) 
  • Step 4: RESIDENCE PERMIT APPLICATION (8 days) 

Provision of service by A&P

We adhere to established processes and internal policies aimed at supporting foreigners who must enter Italy for study reasons.   

Provision of service by A&P   

  • We aim to provide an initial response within 24 hours of receiving your request  
  • You can send us your documents by uploading them remotely using our online software 
  • Our immigration experts can assist you in English language   
  • We can assist you with your declaration of presence throughout Italy  

 

In addition, we offer a 360° advice including all social security and tax aspects to consider when planning a relocation to Italy.  

Consultancy on the student visa in Italy

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F.A.Q. about the service

Yes. A study visa allows for family reunification 
Yes. A study visa allows you to work for a maximum of 20 hours per week. Overall, there is a limit of 1,040 working hours over a period of 52 weeks.
A certain level of prior knowledge of Italian is generally required to apply for a study visa. The minimum level varies depending on the requested visa type (university enrolment; single course enrolment); therefore, we invite you to contact us to discuss your specific case.  

Discover more about this topic with our guides

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The Italian student visa allows you to enter Italy for study purposes. Find out all the conditions that have to be met in order to obtain it.

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