Pre-arrival information

BEFORE LEAVING FOR ITALY

Before leaving for Italy, ensure you have packed the following essential documents since without them you will be unable to comply with the essential Italian bureaucratic procedures

If you are STUDENT you need these essential documents:

  • Passport or a valid Identity Card (ID)
  • Visa, if required (please make sure that you start your visa application well in advance, because the procedure could take months)
  • Health Insurance (it is recommended an International  Health Insurance  for a period of at least 4-6 months)
  • Documents demonstrating adequate economic means of support to stay in Italy
  • All the documentation required for the enrollment at the University
  • Passport photos (white background)

     
     If you are a PHD STUDENT you need these essential documents:

  • Passport or a valid Identity Card (ID)
  • Visa, if required (please make sure that you start tour visa application well in advance, because  the procedure could take months)
  • Health Insurance (it is recommended an International  Health Insurance  for a period of at least 4-6 months)
  • Official communication of admission with scholarship awarding and confirmation of accommodation
  • All the documentation required for the enrollment at the University
  • Passport photos (white background

 

      If you are a VISITING you need these essential documents:

  • Passport or a valid Identity Card (ID)
  • Visa, if required (please make sure that you start tour visa application well in advance, because  the procedure could take months)
  • Health Insurance Insurance (it is recommended an International  Health Insurance  for a period of at least 4-6 months)
  • Hosting Agreement or Invitation letter  
  • Passport photos (white background).

 

EU/EAA CITIZENS
VISA: if you are a citizen of a EU country you can enter Italy with a passport or ID card and are entitled to stay for study or work as long as they like.
RESIDENCE PERMIT as EU citizen you don’t need to apply for any residence permit (permesso di soggiorno) even for visits exceeding three months.
HEALTH INSURANCE: as EU citizen you benefit from the new European Health Insurance Card. The card is issued by the local health authorities 

NON EU/EAA CITIZENS
VISA:  as NON EU citizen, you must apply for a visa .
Applications must be submitted to the Italian Embassy/Consulate in the home country.
Procedures are subject to change so it is worthwhile to first contact the embassy/consulate or check on the website for information before going personally to the consular offices.
Further information on entry visa for Italy can be found at https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en
RESIDENCE PERMIT : as NON EU citizen  with a D visa, you must apply for a residence permit within 8 working days from  your arrival in Italy (or in the Schengen Area). ​
The residence permit must be renewed every year.

FURTHER INFORMATION ON
How to reach us  at https://international.unicam.it/services/maps-and-travel
For the Residence permit (first request and renewal)  and other questions, please refer to the FAQ at https://international.unicam.it/admissions/faq