1. Identify the competent Italian authority in your country:
EU citizens do not need a visa to enter Italy.
Non-EU student residing outside of Italy need to start the online pre-enrollment application in order to request the visa.
To find out whether you need to apply for a study visa (type D) at the Italian Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence, and what documentation you need, follow this link.
Further and detailed information is available here:Â procedures for entry, residency and enrolment of International students.
2. Submit the pre-enrollment application in due time:
As established by the Ministry of University and Research (MUR), the pre-enrollment request will be submitted online through the platform Universitaly. Consult the guidelines here .
Bear in mind to upload:
- high school diploma or bachelor degree
- translation of your documentation in English or Italian
- passport
- admission / conditional offer letter
Deadline to submit your pre-enrollment application is 31 August.
If we have not received your pre-enrollment application through the portal, we will not confirm your enrollment at the University.
3. Complete the visa application at the competent Italian authority:
The pre-enrollment for visa application must be completed at the competent diplomatic-consular mission. Check the Embassy/Consulate contacts here.
4. What to do with your visa:
With the visa you are allowed to travel back and forth to Italy.
Remember to upload it in your Student Portal to confirm your enrollment at the University of Pavia.
