Italy announces new student visa rules from 2025

Highlights: New Student Visa rules to be introduced in Italy from 2025

• The Italian Government has updated the student visa rules effective January 10, 2025.
• Italian student visa applicants are now required to visit the Italian consulate to complete their applications.
• International students applying for an Italian student visa must also provide their fingerprints.
• The new changes are applicable on all D-visa (long-term visas) allowing a stay of more than 90 days in Italy.

 

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New Changes to Italy Student Visa Rules

The Government of Italy has introduced updates to the student visa rules for international students willing to migrate and study in Italy. As per the new rules, international students must schedule an appointment at the Italian consulate and submit their biometrics, such as fingerprints, to complete their Italy Student Visa application.

 

The updated visa rules will take effect on January 10, 2025, and will apply to all long-term visas (D-visas), which allow migrants to stay in Italy for more than 90 days. The changes might increase the overall cost of obtaining a student visa in Italy.

 

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