Documents Required to Apply for a National Visa

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR A NATIONAL VISA (D visa →91 to 365 DAYS)

PURPOSE OF TRAVEL: STUDY

NOTA BENE: For minors participating in International Exchange Programs please contact the Visa Office at [email protected]

Document check-list

1. National Visa application form: all relevant fields in the form must be filled, the names appearing on the passport must match the ones on the form. The applicant must date and sign the form before the Visa Officer; 2. Recent passport size picture (3.5 x 4.0 cm): white background, full face and front view. Scanned or photocopied photos will NOT be accepted; 3. Passport and a photocopy of its main pages, as well as of any other pages with visa stickers and Airport Authorities’ stamps; NOTE: your passport must be valid at least for 90 days beyond the expiry date of the visa, must have at least 2 blank pages and must have been issued not more than 10 years before. If you are currently a Permanent Resident (PR Card Immigrant category CR8/RC8), but initially arrived in Canada as a refugee, you must submit a Travel Document for Refugees issued by the Canadian authorities. Please note that the Canadian certificate of identity is not recognized as valid travel document. 4. Your Permanent Resident Card ( original plus photocopy of both sides) or your work or study authorization (original plus photocopy) NOTE: your work or study visa must be valid for 90 days beyond the expiry date of the Visa, and must have been issued for multiple entry; 5. Your Driver’s License (original and Photocopy) or any other proof of residency valid as proof of residence in the jurisdiction of this Consulate (Quebec, New Foundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, Nunavut); 6. Letter of acceptance from the school or university in Italy, directed to the attention of this Consulate, indicating the address of the school in Italy, student accommodation (if applicable) dates of the program and payment of the fees (if applicable); 7. Official letter from your school/University indicating your status as a registered student and confirming the period of study in Italy, if applicable; 8. Confirmed flight reservation showing complete itinerary; 9. Proof of lodging (if not provided by the University or School) rental agreement (original plus photocopy) OR L etter of invitation (check the OTHER FORMS box) from a relative or friend who is a permanent resident in Italy. Remember to include a photocopy of your host’s valid photo ID (if EU citizen) or if needed host’s “Permesso di soggiorno” (Residency Permit); 10. Proof of financial means: Your bank statements for the last three months (originals plus photocopies). Online banking print-outs will not be accepted; 11. If you are financially dependent on your mother/father/spouse, you must provide an affidavit of support (check the OTHER FORMS box) signed by your mother/father/spouse before the Visa Officer OR duly authenticated by a Commissioner for Oaths, along with your mother’s/father’s/spouse’s bank statements for the last three months and a letter from her/his employer, maximum one month old, stating full name, date of birth, address, position within the company, date of employment and monthly salary. Remember to include a photocopy of your mother’s/father’s/spouse’s valid photo ID and a photocopy of birth/marriage certificate; 12. Proof of medical travel insurance (minimum coverage required is 30.000 Euro = CAD 50.000) Please provide insurance documentation (original and photocopy) in which is clearly specified your name, time period and maximum amount of coverage for medical emergencies, hospitalization and repatriation; 13. Return envelope: If you prefer to have your Passport with the visa mailed to you, please provide a Pre-paid self addressed Express Post envelope (available at Canada Post offices).

PLEASE NOTE:

The Visa Office has full authority to evaluate and request other documents in addition to those submitted by the applicant. The applicant is hereby informed that submitting the documents does not guarantee issuance of the visa.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Rush processing is not possible.