Italy VFS Checklist By Edugo Abroad

VFS Checklist for Italy Visa

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Choose the VFS process for foreign study. It helps to reduce the e orts and make a smooth process to get the Visa. VFS is the most preferred visa process because of its updated solution over the traditional method. Its e ďŹƒciency reduces the lengthy documentation procedure and gives a quick & easy visa solution.

So before applying for Italy, Check out some important points in a quick visit.

Study Visa Application Mandatory Documents

PASSPORT/TRAVEL DOCUMENT a). Have been issued within the previous 10 years, and the validity must not exceed 10 yrs. b). Handwritten passports will not be accepted. Passports with any manual observation will not be accepted c). At least have a validity of 3 months after intended stay d). At least have a validity of 3 months after intended stay

VISA APPLICATION FORM a). 2 signatures of the applicant (page 3 - column 37 and page 4) *Application forms for minors has to be signed by both the parents in both places b). 2 photographs to be submitted. (http://www.vfs-italy.co.in/photo_speciďŹ cations.html) c). Travel dates to be mentioned d). Please mention "N/A" wherever columns are blank

CHECK LIST TICK THE DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED

COVERING LETTER a). Name of the applicant b). Purpose of study visa c). Who will bear the expenses d). Travel dates and duration of the stay

DOCUMENTATION REGARDING THE APPLICANT’S STUDY 1. Original and legible photocopy of acceptance of enrolment by the Italian School of Institution, stating clearly the duration of the course.

2.“Dichiarazione di Valore” (Declaration of Value) of the applicant’s educational certificates duly legalized by the Consular office of this Consulate General. The local Institution or School should advise this Consulate directly in case it is not required 3. *ONLY FOR APPLICANTS ENROLLING IN 2 YEAR MASTER / 3 YEAR BACHELOR

a). Pre enrollment (Form A) b). photo authentication form both duly stamped by the competent Embassy/Consulate of Italy 4.Receipt of duly payment of Tuition fees

ACCOMMODATION 1. Adequate proof of Boarding and Lodging

DOCUMENTATION REGARDING THE APPLICANT’S ECONOMIC STATUS FOR UNIVERSITY COURSES OR POST GRADUATE COURSES & SCHOLARSHIP 1. Proof of means of support in Italy of not less than 5824.91 Euro per one year or 448.07 Euro for each month of the academic year 2. 3 months original bank statement signed and stamped by the bank.

The statement can belong to the applicant or to a family member supported by a letter of commitment from the sponsor with ID proof *for students who received a scholarship: Proof of Scholarship

PASSPORT PHOTOCOPY OF THE APPLICANT 1. Photocopies of front page and last page 2. Photocopies of all previous Schengen visas. If there photocopy of valid UK and US visas.

OVERSEAS MEDICAL INSURANCE 1. Covering travel Period with a coverage of Euros 30000 with inclusion of repatriation clause For admission to Italian Universities is required for 1 month

AIR TICKET 1. Short stay category: Flight details or airline reservation printout Long stay category: One-way flight details or airline reservation printout

*FOR MINORS TRAVELLING 1. In case of minor travelling with any one parent or with a third party: A ffidavit from the parent/stating that he/she has no objection to the travel of the minor. The a ffidavit has to be notarized and legalized by the Competent Home Department of the State of residence. The parent/s residing in Italy can make similar self- declaration with a copy of his/ her stay permit and passport.

An alternative option to the above process, parents of the minor can sign a Consent form at this Consulate General in Mumbai, along photocopies of their passports( any govt. photo id with signature).

Presence of the parents and minor is mandatory.

PLEASE NOTE: The Consulate General of Italy reserves the right to request for additional documents or personal interview.

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