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Depending on your citizenship, your country of residence, you may need to obtain a visa to enter Italy. In order to help you find out whether you need an entry visa or not and which documents are required in order to apply, you can simply query the data base of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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'''FOR SISSA PHD STUDENTS'''
==General Information==


*'''''Where to apply for the visa?'''''
'''Please note that pre-enrollment at SISSA does not, in any way, guarantee an appointment with the diplomatic or consular representations to submit visa applications. It is also recalled that the admission of a candidate to a SISSA PhD programme does not confer any right to obtain a visa, given that issuing study visas is the exclusive responsibility of the Italian Embassies/Consulates.'''


In order to obtain your visa, you have to apply for it in the Italian Emabssy of your country of residence. By selecting in [http://www.esteri.it/visti/rilascio_eng.asp] your country of residence, the database provides the contact information and the webpage of the Italian Emabassy there. In each web page you can find the Embassy's schedule (holidays, working hours, etc) and the application procedures.   
==Q&A for SISSA Ph.D. students==


*'''''What type of visa do I need?'''''
===Where should I start from?===


A STUDENT VISA TYPE D (= "long-term") is requiered in order to fullfil your Ph.D Studies in SISSA.
The first step to get an Italian VISA is to check which documents are required in order to apply, following this website [https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs]. On this website please select "Study - POSTGRADUATE" option.


By selecting in [http://www.esteri.it/visti/home_eng.asp] your nationality, your residence, the length (more than 90 days), and the reason of visit (STUDY: Study Grants) the database provides the right information about the documents and procedures you have to follow in order to optain your visa.
===Where to apply for the visa?===


*'''''What documents do I need in order to apply for the STUDENT VISA TYPE D?'''''
In order to obtain your visa, you have to apply for it at the Italian Embassy or Consulate of your country of residence. You can find more information and useful contacts at the above mentioned site [https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs]. When you have decided where to send the request (Embassy/Consulate), please inform the Students' Secretariat (phd@sissa.it) in order to obtain a supporting letter. The letter will be sent to the Italian Embassy/Consulate, too.


- The visa application form.
Meanwhile, in order to speed up your Visa request: 1) go to [https://www.universitaly.it/ Universitaly website]; 2) in the carosello blue window “International Students 2023” of the same website --> follow these steps: a) Registration; b) Pre-enrol now. There, you will enter your personal and academic information and documents and SISSA will validate them. Please note that you do not need to enter an Academic ID in the form.


- Passport-sized photo.
[[File:universitaly.png|thumb|right|300px|Universitaly menu]]


- Valid passport.
===What type of visa do I need?===


- Letter of Admission in SISSA.
A '''STUDENT VISA TYPE D FOR STUDY REASONS - POSTGRADUATE''' (= "long-term") is required in order to fulfill your Ph.D. studies in SISSA.  It is also recommended to ask for a Multi-entry type visa, in order that you can leave and re-enter Italy before your [[permit of stay]] is issued.


- Proof of having been awarded a study grant by the Italian government, recognized foundations or cultural institutes, international organizations, foreign governments or universities. Where the amount of the grant is in need of supplementation to satisfy the required amount of means of support. (Letter from SISSA stating that you have recived the scholarship).
===What documents do I need in order to apply for the STUDENT VISA TYPE D?===


- Travel ticket.
* The visa application form.
* Passport-sized photo.
* Valid passport.
* Letter of admission to SISSA.
* Letter from SISSA stating that you will be awarded a [[fellowship]]. This letter will also state that there is no need to prove your knowledge of the [[Italian course|Italian language]] (since teaching and research activities are held in [[English course|English]]) and that the school will provide [[Health Insurance]] and [[accommodation]] upon your arrival.
* Travel ticket.
* Declaration of the availability of suitable accommodation/appropriate lodgings in Italy (see above) as well as the funds necessary for repatriation, possibly supported by a return airline ticket.


- [[Health insurance]]
===Is an health insurance needed for getting a VISA or not?===


- Italian exam (?)
Regarding this issue, you can query the data base of the [https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs].
Non-EU citizens must have private health insurance with specific requirements, in order for a health insurance policy for foreigners to be considered valid in Italy
must meet minimum coverage requirements, set by law and approved by the Consulate/Embassy issuing the visa
(minimum coverage € 30,000 € per event, the insurance should cover for hospitalization and urgent medical services, medical repatriation included)  
the embassy will place a stamp on the insurance.


- Declaration of the availability of suitable accommodation/appropriate lodgings in Italy as well as the funds necessary for repatriation, possibly supported by a return airline ticket.
'''The private health insurance must be valid from you arrival to Italy till the end of December.
'''For the upcoming year you will submit the application  to the health insurance of the Italian Public System, the fee is € 700,00'''
'''(you will receive the form and instructions from the Students' Secretariat). The paid amount will be refunded by SISSA.''''''


*'''SOME TIPS'''
===Is a reservation for an accommodation needed for getting a VISA or not?===


- Before applying for the visa for study purposes, we suggest you check carefully the apllication procedures requiered for the Italian Emabassy of your country of residence.  
In SISSA supporting letter is stated that we will support you in finding an accommodation. Sometimes Embassy/Consulate requires a proof of reservation of a temporary accommodation for a minimum of days. Our advise is to reserve a room in an [https://www.airbnb.com/ airbnb] apartment in Trieste for 2 weeks.


- For the interview, take all the documentation that you have, even though they dont ask for it.
==Tips and warnings==


AFTER YOU GET YOUR VISA:
* Before applying for the visa for study purposes, we suggest that you check carefully the application procedures required by the Italian Embassy of your country of residence.
 
* For the interview, bring all documents, even though they will not ask for it.
- Make sure that the Italian Embassy has put a stamp on your invitation letter or on pre-enrolment form. Either of these documents with the stamp of the Visa Office is necessary to apply for the permit of stay once you are in Italy.
* '''IMPORTANT: Make sure that the Italian Embassy has put a stamp on your invitation letter or on the pre-enrolment form. Either of these documents with the stamp of the Visa Office is necessary to apply for the [[permit of stay]] once you are in Italy'''.
* '''WARNING: If the Embassy requests you to take an Italian exam or to buy a health insurance, before doing anything, contact the [[Students' Secretariat]]'''.

Latest revision as of 08:06, 24 October 2025


General Information

Please note that pre-enrollment at SISSA does not, in any way, guarantee an appointment with the diplomatic or consular representations to submit visa applications. It is also recalled that the admission of a candidate to a SISSA PhD programme does not confer any right to obtain a visa, given that issuing study visas is the exclusive responsibility of the Italian Embassies/Consulates.

Q&A for SISSA Ph.D. students

Where should I start from?

The first step to get an Italian VISA is to check which documents are required in order to apply, following this website Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. On this website please select "Study - POSTGRADUATE" option.

Where to apply for the visa?

In order to obtain your visa, you have to apply for it at the Italian Embassy or Consulate of your country of residence. You can find more information and useful contacts at the above mentioned site Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. When you have decided where to send the request (Embassy/Consulate), please inform the Students' Secretariat (phd@sissa.it) in order to obtain a supporting letter. The letter will be sent to the Italian Embassy/Consulate, too.

Meanwhile, in order to speed up your Visa request: 1) go to Universitaly website; 2) in the carosello blue window “International Students 2023” of the same website --> follow these steps: a) Registration; b) Pre-enrol now. There, you will enter your personal and academic information and documents and SISSA will validate them. Please note that you do not need to enter an Academic ID in the form.

Universitaly menu

What type of visa do I need?

A STUDENT VISA TYPE D FOR STUDY REASONS - POSTGRADUATE (= "long-term") is required in order to fulfill your Ph.D. studies in SISSA. It is also recommended to ask for a Multi-entry type visa, in order that you can leave and re-enter Italy before your permit of stay is issued.

What documents do I need in order to apply for the STUDENT VISA TYPE D?

  • The visa application form.
  • Passport-sized photo.
  • Valid passport.
  • Letter of admission to SISSA.
  • Letter from SISSA stating that you will be awarded a fellowship. This letter will also state that there is no need to prove your knowledge of the Italian language (since teaching and research activities are held in English) and that the school will provide Health Insurance and accommodation upon your arrival.
  • Travel ticket.
  • Declaration of the availability of suitable accommodation/appropriate lodgings in Italy (see above) as well as the funds necessary for repatriation, possibly supported by a return airline ticket.

Is an health insurance needed for getting a VISA or not?

Regarding this issue, you can query the data base of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Non-EU citizens must have private health insurance with specific requirements, in order for a health insurance policy for foreigners to be considered valid in Italy must meet minimum coverage requirements, set by law and approved by the Consulate/Embassy issuing the visa (minimum coverage € 30,000 € per event, the insurance should cover for hospitalization and urgent medical services, medical repatriation included) the embassy will place a stamp on the insurance.

The private health insurance must be valid from you arrival to Italy till the end of December. For the upcoming year you will submit the application to the health insurance of the Italian Public System, the fee is € 700,00 (you will receive the form and instructions from the Students' Secretariat). The paid amount will be refunded by SISSA.'

Is a reservation for an accommodation needed for getting a VISA or not?

In SISSA supporting letter is stated that we will support you in finding an accommodation. Sometimes Embassy/Consulate requires a proof of reservation of a temporary accommodation for a minimum of days. Our advise is to reserve a room in an airbnb apartment in Trieste for 2 weeks.

Tips and warnings

  • Before applying for the visa for study purposes, we suggest that you check carefully the application procedures required by the Italian Embassy of your country of residence.
  • For the interview, bring all documents, even though they will not ask for it.
  • IMPORTANT: Make sure that the Italian Embassy has put a stamp on your invitation letter or on the pre-enrolment form. Either of these documents with the stamp of the Visa Office is necessary to apply for the permit of stay once you are in Italy.
  • WARNING: If the Embassy requests you to take an Italian exam or to buy a health insurance, before doing anything, contact the Students' Secretariat.
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