Student Visa
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.
FOR SISSA PHD STUDENTS
- Where to apply for the visa?
In order to obtain your visa, you have to apply for it in the Italian Emabssy of your country of residence. By selecting in [1] your country of residence, the database provides the contact information and the webpage of the Italian Emabassy there.
- What type of visa do I need?
A STUDENT VISA TYPE D (= "long-term") is requiered in order to fullfil your Ph.D Studies in SISSA.
By selecting in [2] 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.
- What documents do I need in order to apply for the STUDENT VISA TYPE D?
- The visa application form.
- Passport-sized photo.
- Valid passport.
- 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).
- Travel ticket.
- 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.
