Italy Introduces New Visa Rules for International Students in 2025

International students applying for a visa to study in Italy starting in January 2025 will have to follow the new visa rules introduced by the government.

The new rules required applicants to book and attend an individual appointment at the Italian consulate, where their biometrics data (fingerprints) will be collected.

Starting January 10, 2025, visa type D applicants which includes students on programs longer than 90 days will be impacted by these changes.

“In addition to the increased expense, many students will incur travelling to a consulate and the likelihood of massive wait times for visa appointments, I am concerned that this new requirement will impact students’ decision to spend a full semester abroad,” Melissa Torres, CEO of Forum on Education Abroad told The PIE News

The new changes prompt some concern among international students who have to travel to Italian embassies to meet these administrative requirements. Some believe that this may lead to longer waiting times for visa appointments.