Italy Student Visa for Indian Students 2026 — Step-by-Step Process & Documents

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Indian students need a Type D National Visa (Visto Nazionale) to study in Italy for courses longer than 90 days. The process involves pre-enrollment through the Italian Consulate, document submission at VFS Global, and a processing time of 30–60 working days. Financial proof required: €6,000–7,000 (₹5.4L–6.3L). Italy has 5 consulates in India — Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad — making visa access convenient across the country.

What is the Italy student visa process for Indian students in 2026?

The Italy student visa process has two phases: Pre-enrollment at Italian Consulate (handled before applying to university) and visa application after receiving admission. The complete process takes 3–5 months from application to travel.

Step	Action	Timeline	Where
1	Apply on universitaly.it & get pre-enrollment	Oct–Apr	Online
2	Submit pre-enrollment docs at Italian Consulate	Jan–May	Consulate in India
3	Receive university admission letter	Apr–Jun	From University
4	Book VFS Global appointment for visa	Jun–Jul	VFS Global India
5	Submit visa application + biometrics	Jun–Jul	VFS Global
6	Visa decision	30–60 working days	Italian Consulate
7	Collect visa & travel to Italy	Aug–Sep	—
8	Apply for Permit of Stay within 8 days	On arrival	Police station / Post office Italy

What documents are required for Italy student visa from India?

Italy student visa requires a comprehensive document set. All educational documents must be apostilled from your state HRD/MEA. Original documents are typically returned after verification.

• Valid passport (minimum 12 months validity beyond course end)
• Completed visa application form (download from Italian Consulate website)
• 2 recent passport-size photographs (white background)
• University admission/acceptance letter
• Pre-enrollment declaration from Italian Consulate (dichiarazione di valore)
• Academic transcripts and degree certificates — apostilled
• MOI certificate — apostilled (if applying without IELTS)
• IELTS/TOEFL certificate (if required by your university)
• Bank statements showing €6,000–7,000 (₹5.4L–6.3L) for first year
• Tuition fee payment receipt (if applicable)
• Accommodation proof in Italy (university dorm booking or rental agreement)
• Health insurance covering Italy (minimum €30,000 coverage)
• Visa fee: €116 (approx ₹10,500) + VFS service charge

How long does the Italy student visa take to process from India?

Italy student visa processing takes 30–60 working days from submission at VFS Global. Apply minimum 3 months before your course start date. Italy has 5 consulates in India: Delhi (jurisdiction: North India), Mumbai (Maharashtra, Gujarat), Chennai (Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Telangana), Kolkata (East India), Hyderabad. Kadamb Overseas recommends applying by June for September intake to have buffer time.

VFS Location	States Covered	Processing Time
New Delhi	Delhi, UP, Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana	30–60 working days
Mumbai	Maharashtra, Goa, MP	30–60 working days
Chennai	Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala	30–60 working days
Kolkata	West Bengal, Assam, Odisha, Bihar	30–60 working days
Hyderabad	Telangana, parts of AP	30–60 working days