VISA Information

Italy is in the EU Schengen area,
so Schengen Visa rules apply to enter for the purpose of academic events.

You can find general SCHENGEN VISA Information here: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/,

SPECIFIC VISA REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER ITALY are listed here: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/italy/visa/

VISA TYPES to enter Italy are listed here: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/italy/visa/#what-type-of-visa-do-i-need-to-enter-italy

WHERE YOU NEED TO APPLY
Visit the website of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affair (https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en) to find the embassy/consulate/visa centre where to file your visa application; fill in the questionnaire and go to the answers provided.

A FEW MORE TIPS:

  • Visa Types-Length of Stay – For the purpose of the IUS academic/cultural events (e.g., School, Conference, Workshop, Seminar, Roundtable, etc.), you will need a Short-term visa type (up to 90 days) to enter Italy.
  • Visa Types–Attending academic and cultural events:
    1. Tourist Visa – Several scholars who have attended past IUS events have applied for, and have obtained, a Tourist Visa, which is suitable for participating in cultural events and for sightseeing and touring for leisure, relaxation, recreational activities. Information on the documents required for this type of visa is available here: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/tourist-schengen-visa/.
    2. Training School  – Attendees may apply for a Short term Study Visa, which  is suitable for those enrolled in summer courses. Information on the documents required for this type of visa is available here: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/student-schengen-visa/.
    3. Conference, Workshop, Seminar, Roundtable, etc. – the Italian Visa for Culture or Sports activities is indicated suitable for “people wishing to attend an activity in Italy that belongs to this nature”. Information on the documents required for this type of visa is available here: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/cultural-sports-religious-event-film-crews/.
  • Among the required Documents for a Visa Application, you might need a Letter of Invitation/Participation (e.g., participation in Conferences, enrolment in Schools).
    1. We can provide you with an official letter, outlining your role as participant and, if applicable, any costs that were funded for you to attend.
    2. It may be helpful to obtain also a letter from your home institution with similar details.