Università degli Studi di Bari "Aldo Moro"

Visa

Do I need a visa, and which type?

Before you leave · step 1 of 6Checked Aug 2026

What it is

Confirmation of whether you need an entry visa to study in Italy, and which type, before you book anything else.

Why you need it

Without the right visa, or the certainty that you do not need one, you cannot get the residence permit, register at university, or in some cases board your flight.

When

As soon as you have an offer. Consulate appointments can take weeks to secure, so start well before you plan to travel.

What you need first

Your university admission letter
Your passport, valid well beyond your planned stay
Your citizenship, to check which rules apply to you

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Ask which visa they were issued and how long the appointment took to come through, since wait times differ sharply between consulates.

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