Study in Italy 2024: Documents Required for Italy Study Visa Application

Obtaining a student visa for Italy can be a laborious procedure that necessitates gathering an extensive collection of documentation. A comprehensive list of the paperwork required for the Declaration of Value (DOV) and the application for an Italy study visa is provided in this guide.

Making sure you have all the required documentation ready can streamline the application process and improve your chances of being accepted.

Italy Study Visa Application Documents

The following is a list of all the documents you will need to provide when applying for an Italy study visa.

• Original Passport: Verify that the validity of your passport extends at least six months beyond the time you plan to spend in Italy.
• 4 Passport Photos: The images must adhere to the particular specifications listed on the BLS (BlS International Visa Services) website.
• The BLS Appointment Letter is a confirmation that you have been assigned to the visa application center.
• Cover Letter: A professional letter outlining your motivation for wanting to study in Italy as well as the reason for your visit.
• Signed checklist for visas: A document attesting to the fact that your application has every item needed.
• Completed and Signed Visa Form: Fill out the application for a visa, which is typically available for download from the consulate’s website.
• Acceptance Letter & Photocopy: A formal letter verifying your acceptance from the Italian educational establishment.
• Pre-Enrollment Summary (signed): A letter from the educational institution outlining your pre-enrollment status.
• All educational records, including diplomas, certificates, and transcripts, are photocopied.
• A sworn statement from your sponsor confirming financial support for the duration of your stay in Italy is called a Declaration of Financial Support from the Sponsor on Affidavit.
• A bank maintenance certificate is an official document from your bank attesting to the funds and state of your account.
• Past six months Bank Statement: The last six months’ worth of bank statements from your sponsor.

Other Documents

• A photocopy of your nation’s family registration certificate and the account holder’s last two years’ tax returns a copy of the tax returns filed by your sponsor as proof of their soundness financially.
• A photocopy of the sponsor’s identity A copy of your sponsor’s passport serves as proof.
• Proof of Income from Sponsor: Records attesting to your sponsor’s earnings, including pay stubs or information about their business’s revenue.
• Most Italian colleges require proof of your English language competency in the form of a valid IELTS or Original English competency Certificate with Photocopy.
• Original FRC + Photocopy: Your Family Registration Certificate in its original form as well as a photocopy.
• Hotel Booking: A hotel reservation serves as evidence of your lodging arrangements while visiting Italy.
• Reservation for Flight: A booking for your flight to Italy. Purchasing a refundable ticket is frequently suggested.
• Travel Insurance + Photocopy: Throughout your stay in Italy, travel insurance will cover emergencies and medical costs.

Documents Required for Declaration of Value (DOV)

For students who intend to study in Italy, the Declaration of Value (DOV) is a crucial document. Here is what you need for the DOV, which is a legal document that attests to the legitimacy of your foreign-born educational credentials in Italy:

• A signed DOV checklist attesting to the fact that you have all the paperwork ready for the DOV.
• Signed and Completed DOV Form: The official DOV application form, properly filled out and signed (https://www.som.polimi.it/downloadbrochuremip/DOCUMENTI_ISO/ISO_DOV.pdf).

Set A: Original Documents

• Original Bachelor’s Transcript
• Original Bachelor’s Degree
• Original Domicile Certificate
• Original Secondary School Certificate (SSC)
• Original Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC)

Set B: Translations and Photocopies

• Photocopy of Bachelor’s Degree
• Original Translation of Bachelor’s Degree
• Photocopy of Bachelor’s Transcript
• Original Translation of Bachelor’s Transcript
• Photocopy of HSSC Certificate
• Original Translation of HSSC Certificate
• Photocopy of SSC Certificate
• Original Translation of SSC Certificate
• Notarized Photocopy of Passport
• Notarized Photocopy of Domicile Certificate
• Photocopy of Translation of Bachelor’s Degree

Set C: Photocopies for Consulate

• Photocopy of Translation of Bachelor’s Transcript
• Photocopy of Bachelor’s Degree
• Photocopy of Translation of HSSC Certificate
• Photocopy of Bachelor’s Transcript
• Photocopy of Translation of SSC Certificate
• Photocopy of HSSC Certificate
• Notarized Photocopy of Domicile Certificate
• Notarized Photocopy of Passport
• Photocopy of SSC Certificate