Type C or Type D study visa — which do I need?

Students joining a full degree, or whose admission depends on an entrance test in Italy, apply for a Long-Term (D) visa. Short courses use a Short-Term (C) visa. We confirm the right category for your case.

A Declaration of Value (Dichiarazione di Valore) is an embassy document confirming the value of your Indian qualification. Some institutes accept a CIMEA certificate instead — we guide whichever your university requires.

How much money do I need to show?

At least EUR 534.41 per month (about EUR 6,947 a year). This can be your own income, sponsor support, a scholarship or an education loan visible on bank statements.

🇮🇹Italy · Visa guide

Italy Study Visa

A visa for studying at an Italian university or institute — short-term (Type C) for short courses, long-term (Type D) for full degrees.

ProcessingUp to 90 days under Italian law
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The Italy Study Visa lets Indian students attend a university or institute in Italy. Students whose admission depends on an entrance test at the Italian university, or who are joining a full degree programme, apply for a Long-Term (Type D) visa; shorter courses are covered by a Short-Term (Type C) visa.

Italy requires your study certificates to be HRD-attested and apostilled by the MEA, plus a Declaration of Value (DoV) or a CIMEA certificate, proof of enrolment on the UNIVERSITALY portal and proof of paid enrolment fees. Funds of at least EUR 534 per month must be shown.

Lifeset Overseas guides you through attestation, the DoV/CIMEA route, UNIVERSITALY enrolment and the financial documentation so the file is complete the first time.

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