STUDENT VISAS
Non EU students applying for one-year programs are required by the Italian govenment to obtain a student visa. Students must apply for their visa at the Italian Consulate having jurisdiction over their place of residence. In order to assure a timely processing of visas, the student should go to the Consulate as early as possible. Some consulates will not accept visa applications more than three months prior to the start of the program. Many nationalities can be granted their visa in a week; for some nationalities however a three/four week period is required for processing. The Florence Institute will provide the necessary letter of acceptance for the student in order to complete the visa application process. The letter of acceptance will be issued only when the enrollment fee is paid and your visa will be issued only for the length of time you are enrolled at the school. For more information about the Italian Consulate in your jurisdiction please check the Italian Consulate web page.