Idea Verona – Services for foreign students in Italy.

VISAS AND PERMITS TO STUDY IN ITALY
Idea Verona assists students in completing the necessary documents to obtain a study visa or residence permit.
Citizens from non-EU countries who require an entry visa to enter Italy can enroll in and attend a course provided they have a visa.
TOURIST VISA For stays up to a maximum of 90 days. A TOURIST visa can be issued not only by an Italian Consulate but also by a Consular Representation of any country that has signed the Schengen Agreement and is valid for staying in all these countries, regardless of which country issued it.
STUDY VISA Essential for periods exceeding 90 days. A STUDY visa can only be issued by the Italian Consulate (or the Consular Section of the Italian Embassy) competent for the applicant's place of residence.  
Idea Verona provides valid declarations for obtaining a study visa at the Italian embassy in the student's country. Below are the essential requirements and the procedure to follow to begin the visa application process:

1. Enroll in the school by completing the registration form.
2. Send the full payment for the course + €30 enrollment fee.
3. The school will send the student the necessary documents for the visa.
4. Go to the Embassy of your country to apply for a study visa, bringing the original documents sent by the school along with all other personal documents required by the Embassy:
5. a) Document proving that the student has sufficient financial means to support themselves (provide proof of personal financial resources or demonstrate financial guarantee by third parties).
6. b) Health insurance. c) Document proving that the student possesses the necessary funds to return to their own country, or has already purchased a valid return ticket. d) Proof of adequate accommodation.
7. Inform the school if the visa has been obtained, thus officially confirming enrollment in the course.

We emphasize that in some countries, the time required to obtain a visa is often lengthy, so it is advisable to contact the Consulates well in advance of the dates you intend to attend the course.
IDEA VERONA REGULATIONS REGARDING THE STUDY VISA
It is not possible to cancel or change the dates of courses for which the student has obtained a visa, and each declaration must correspond to a specific course in which the student is enrolled.
Students who are unable to obtain a visa are entitled to:

• A refund of the amount paid, excluding the €30,00 enrollment fee + €150,00 for administrative costs, upon Idea Verona receiving a copy of the visa refusal document.  
• A refund of the amount paid, excluding the €30.00 enrollment fee + 15% of the total amount for the course period for which the visa was requested, in the absence of the visa refusal document.

Students awaiting a visa must immediately inform the school of any delays or changes in their arrival date.
Students who enroll in courses lasting multiple months cannot use the payment made for one course for a different course after receiving the study visa.
RESIDENCE PERMITS FOR STUDY PURPOSES
Idea Verona assists students in completing the necessary documents to obtain a residence permit for study purposes. Below are the procedures to follow and the necessary documents for applying for a residence permit.
Pursuant to the agreement between the Ministry of the Interior and Poste Italiane SPA, in accordance with Article 39, paragraph 4 bis of Law No. 3 of January 16, 2003, as amended by Article 1 quinquies of Law No. 271 of November 12, 2004:

• Students must submit applications for the issuance of permits for non-EU citizens at authorized post offices using the specific yellow-band kit available at all post offices, Patronati (employment and social security assistance offices), and authorized Municipalities.
• Upon submission of the application, the student must pay €30.00, as established by the Decree of the Minister of the Interior of October 12, 2005.
• In compliance with the obligations arising from EC Regulation No. 1030 of June 13, 2002, which establishes a uniform format for residence permits, the electronic residence permit has been issued in place of the paper one since January 1, 2006. The fee for issuing the electronic residence permit is set at €27.50 by a decree of the Minister of Economy and Finance, in agreement with the Minister of the Interior. Payment is made via specific pre-printed postal current account slips, available at post offices authorized to receive applications and payable at any post office.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR A RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR STUDY PURPOSES:

1. Yellow-band kit completed and signed by the applicant.
2. Photocopy of the entire passport.
3. Photocopy of the certification attesting to the course of study to be attended, stamped by the Italian Diplomatic/Consular Representation at the time of visa issuance.
4. Photocopy of the insurance policy, valid in the national territory, for the duration of the residence permit, covering the risk of illness and/or accidents.