Italian Visa Application Materials 

Step 1b: Italian Visa Application Materials – Due as soon as possible

Submit your visa application materials in one package to the consulate in Boston.

For your reference, we recommend that you:

• • Download the Visa Application Form Instructions (PDF)

  • Prepare all documents listed below with the appropriate number of copies. 

  • The visa applications can no longer be submitted as a group as of January 11, 2025 due to changes in Italian law.

  • Student visa appointments can be scheduled via the online booking portal (unless otherwise noted by the consulate - a select few allow visa applications by mail).

  • Appointments must be confirmed 10-3 days before the appointment is set to occur.  Applicants must log back into the prenotami system and navigate to "My Bookings" to confirm their appointment. Applicants should not rely on the system to send them a reminder email for this, they need to set their own reminder to log in and confirm their appointment.  Otherwise, they will lose their appointment.

Italian Visa Application Form

Please type your answers into the application form. 

• • Schengen Visa Application Form (PDF)

Two Passport Photos

One of the photos should be glued to your visa application. If you don't have a glue stick, use a paperclip, but do not staple.

Your Passport

The real thing. Your visa and passport will be returned to you via FedEx.

Copies of your IDs

• One photocopy of your Smith student ID

• One photocopy of your driver's license or state ID

A printed copy of your confirmed, round-trip flight itinerary

Itinerary must show your name, and flight information including date of entry and border of entry. A printed receipt from an online booking is perfect, as long as your arrival city is spelled out; airport codes are not acceptable. The date of arrival in Italy and entry point written on your visa application must match your flight itinerary. The return date on your itinerary will not affect your visa application.

Italian Consulate Visa Checklist

Download the Italian Consulate Visa Checklist for your reference; it does not need to be submitted with your application. You'll make sure to compile documentation as indicated below.

• • Notes on the Checklist: 

    • Item #4: You can disregard. HOWEVER, please be sure to list your city and state in item #5 of the visa application form. 

    • Item #6: This is the letter that you will receive from UniversItaly as a result of your Online University of Florence registration

    • Item #7: This will be created by Angelo Pisano. 

    • Item #8: You need to supply the most recent month's bank account statement. This is to prove that you have access to cover your personal expenses while you're in Italy. The recommended amount is about $30 per day (either in regular deposits to a parent's checking account with additional supporting documentation or in a savings account under your name).

    • Item # 9: Print your SFS award letter

    • Item #10: This will be created by Angelo Pisano.

    • Item #11: Money Order. Please make sure to purchase the money order from CVS in the amount outlined below.

    • Item #12: Use this template of the Affidavit of Support only if you cannot provide a bank statement in your name for Item #8 above. Note that this form must be notarized. Notary services are available at SFS or the Registrar's Office in College Hall or at Forbes Library. Notaries public must witness the signature happen in real time in order to validate them and add their stamp.