Minnesota Residents

Non-Minnesota Residents

ALL INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE RETURNED AND PROCESSED ONLY ONCE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE PRESENT.

General Information: A visa is a stamp placed in your passport by an Italian consulate outside Italy. You must apply for a student visa from the Italian consulate that has jurisdiction over the state where you permanently reside. Most Italian consulates now require that you apply for your visa in person. YOU CANNOT APPLY FOR A VISA EARLIER THAN 90 DAYS FROM YOUR DATE OF DEPARTURE.

1. Must apply in person at either the Chicago Consulate or with a Consular Correspondent
   
2. Valid passport; passport must be valid at least 90 days after visa expiration date.
   
3. Visa application form, completely filled out in ink and signed by the applicant with one recent passport photograph. Applications can be downloaded at the Consulate General of Italy in Chicago website.
   
4. Original + notarized copy of the applicant’s drivers license.
   
5. Letter of enrollment in a US Academic Institution (Proof of Student Status)* This letter will be provided by the Learning Abroad Center
   * Must be in original on institution letterhead, addressed to the Consulate General of Italy, and must also be stamped with the official seal of that Institution. The letters must contain the following information:
   • Name of student
   • Complete name and address of the school
   • Exact period of study including day/month/year, specifying fulltime enrollment for the period indicated
   • That tuition and room/board are covered in full
     
6. Affidavit of support. Notarized statement that the student has financial means of support while in Italy. This may be done by parents/guardians or by the student if s/he is self-supporting or has financial aid.
   
7. Proof of financial means: The person who signs the affidavit must submit either a bank statement (original + copy) or a bank letter on original letterhead attesting to adequate financial means (amount of funds must be specified). Students who have financial aid must present documented proof of aid (original letter from Academic Institution + copy).
   
8. Affidavit of health insurance coverage. Notarized statement that the applicant will purchase, upon arrival in Italy, an Italian Health Insurance Policy for hospitalization coverage as a supplement to the US Health Insurance. This letter will be provided by the Learning Abroad Center.
   
9. Flight Itinerary (plus copy).
   
10. Currently NO visa fee is requested (subject to change every three months, check Consulate General of Italy in Chicago for updates)
    
11. Return envelope: self-addressed, pre-stamped UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE (EXPRESS MAIL) if applicant will not collect the passport with the visa in person. No other mail courier will be accepted.

ALL INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE RETURNED AND PROCESSED ONLY ONCE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE PRESENT.

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Italian Visa Requirements for Non-Minnesota Residents

General Information:
A visa is a stamp placed in your passport by an Italian consulate outside Italy. You must apply for a student visa from the Italian consulate that has jurisdiction over the state where you permanently reside. Most Italian consulates now require that you apply for your visa in person. This requirement may not be rigidly enforced by every single consulate, but a personal appearance will be required in most cases, so you should be prepared to apply in person. YOU CANNOT APPLY FOR A VISA EARLIER THAN 90 DAYS FROM YOUR DATE OF DEPARTURE.

General Requirements:

1. Immediately contact the consulate that has jurisdiction over the state in which you permanently reside (see addresses below) to request a visa appointment and application. Consulates also have applications available online.
   
2. When you complete the application, follow the instructions exactly. Although procedures vary from one Italian consulate to another most require:
   • A passport valid for 90 days more than your stay abroad.
   • Visa application form, completed and signed before Notary Public if applying by mail.
   • Letter of Acceptance from the Learning Abroad Center.
   • Proof of Student Status from the Learning Abroad Center.
   • Letter from Italian Institution. This letter will be provided by the Learning Abroad Center.
   • A notarized financial guarantee from your parents and a notarized statement from their bank.
   • Affidavit for medical insurance coverage in Italy.
   • One or more recent passport photos.
   • Visa fee payable by money order or certified check (see web page of consulate nearest you for exact amount as it varies from consulate to consulate).
   • Return envelope: self-addressed, pre-stamped UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE (EXPRESS MAIL) if applicant will not collect the passport with the visa in person. No other mail courier will be accepted.

NOTE: If you have questions regarding your consulate’s visa requirements, please contact the consulate directly.

Italian Consular Offices in the United States Visit your Consulate's web site to find consulate correspondents in your area.
Consular	Address	General Information
Boston	Italian Consulate General 600 Atlantic Ave 17th Floor Boston, MA 02110	Phone: 617.542.0483/4 Fax: 617.542.3998 Jurisdictions: ME, MA, NH, RI, VT Web: http://www.consboston.esteri.it
Chicago	Italian Consulate General 500 N. Michigan Ave Suite 1850 Chicago, IL 60611	Phone: 312.467.1550/1/2/3 Fax: 312.467.1335 Jurisdictions: CO, IL, IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD, WI, WY Web: http://www.conschicago.esteri.it
Detroit	Italian Consulate General 535 Griswold Buhl Building Suite 1840 Detroit, MI 48226	Phone: 313.963.8560 Fax: 313.963.8180 Jurisdictions: IN, KY, MI, OH, TN Web: http://www.consdetroit.esteri.it
Houston	Italian Consulate General 1300 Post Oak Blvd Suite 660 Houston, TX 77056	Phone: 713.850.7520 Fax: 713.850.9113 Jurisdictions: AR, LA, OK, TX Web:http://www.conshouston.esteri.it
Los Angeles	Italian Consulate General 12400 Wilshire Blvd Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90025	Phone: 310.820.0622/310.826.6207 Fax: 310.820.0727 Jurisdictions: AZ, CA (certain counties), NM, NV Web: http://www.consolosangeles.esteri.it
Miami	Italian Consulate General 4000 Ponde de León Blvd Suite 590 Coral Gables, FL 33146	Phone: 305.374.6322 Fax: 305.374.7945 Jurisdictions: AL, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, FL, GA, Island of Saba, MS, Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, St. Eustatius, SC, Turks & Caicos, U.S. Virgin Islands Web: http://www.consmiami.esteri.it
Newark	Italian Consulate General One Gateway Center Suite 100 Newark, NJ 07102	Phone: 973.643.1448 Fax: 973.643.3043 Jurisdictions: NJ (certain counties) Web: http://www.consnewark.esteri.it
Philadelphia	Italian Consulate General 1026 Public Ledger Bldg 100 S. 6th St Philadelphia, PA 19103	Phone:215.592.7329 Fax: 215.592.9808 Jurisdictions: DE, MD (certain counties), NJ (certain counties), PA, NC, VA (certain counties), WV Web: http://www.consfiladelfia.esteri.it
New York	Italian Consulate General 690 Park Ave New York, NY 10021	Phone: 212.737.9100 Fax: 212.249.4945 Jurisdictions: CT, NJ (certain counties), NY, Bermuda Web: http://www.consnewyork.esteri.it
San Francisco	Italian Consulate General 2590 Webster St. San Francisco, CA 94115	Phone: 415.292.9210/415.931.4924 Fax: 415.931.7205 Jurisdictions: AK, CA (certain counties), ID, MT, OR, UT, WA, HI, Guam, Caroline Islands, Yap, Northern Mariana Islands Web: http://www.conssanfrancisco.esteri.it
Washington DC	Italian Embassy 3000 Whitehaven St, NW Washington D.C. 20008	Phone: 202.612.4400 Fax: 202.518.2154 Jurisdictions: District of Columbia, MD (certain counties), VA (certain counties) Web: http://www.ambwashingtondc.esteri.it