Minnesota Residents

Non-Minnesota Residents

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

Italian Visa Requirements for Minnesota Residents: Chicago Jurisdiction

1. Must apply in person at either the Chicago Consulate.
   
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 website.
   
4. Original + copy of the applicant’s drivers license.
   
5. Letter of enrollment in a US Academic Institution (Proof of Student Status)*.
   * 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.
   
9. Flight Itinerary (plus copy).
   
10. Currently NO visa fee is requested (subject to change every three months, check www.italconschicago.org 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 student visa application. Consulates also have applications available online.
   
2. When the application arrives, 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 University of Minnesota.
   • Proof of Student Status from the University of Minnesota.
   • Letter from Italian Institution. Contact Lisa Smoker if you need this letter. Note: students going through the Chicago Consulate have not needed this letter in the past.
   • 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
Consular	Address	General Information
Boston	Italian Consulate General 100 Boylston Street Suite 900 Boston, MA 02116	Phone: 617.542.0483 or 617.542.0484 Fax: 617.542.3998 Visa Info: M, Tu, F; 9:00 am–12:30 pm Jurisdictions: Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island , Vermont Web: www.italianconsulateboston.org
Chicago	Italian Consulate General 500 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 1850 Chicago, IL 60611	Phone: 312.467.1550/1/2/3 Fax: 312.467.1335 Visa Info: M–F, 9:00 am–12:30 pm Jurisdictions: Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming Web Page
Houston	Italian Consulate General 1300 Post Oak Boulevard Suite 660 Houston, TX 77056	Phone: 713.850.7520 Fax: 713.850.9113 Visa Info: Tu, Th, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, Telephone information 24 hrs Jurisdictions: Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas Web: www.italconshouston.org
Miami	Italian Consulate General 1200 Brickell Ave. Miami, FL 33131	Phone: 305.374.6322 Fax: 305.374.7945 Visa Info: M–F, 9:00 am–12:00 pm Jurisdictions: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina Web: www.italconsmiami.com
Detroit	Italian Consulate 535 Griswold Buhl Building Suite 1840 Detroit, MI 48226	Phone: 313.963.8560 Fax: 313.963.8180 Visa Info: M, F; 9:00 am–12:00pm; Wed, 9:00 am–12:00 pm & 2:00-4:00 pm Jurisdictions: Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee Web: www.italconsdetroit.org
New York	Italian Consulate General 690 Park Avenue NY, NY 10021-5044	Phone: 212.737.9100 Fax: 212.249.4945 Visa Info: M–F, 9:00 am–12:30pm; Wed, 9:00 am–Noo12:00 pm & 2:30–4:00 pm Jurisdictions: Connecticut, New Jersey (east), New York Web: www.italconsulnyc.org
San Francisco	Italian Consulate General 2590 Webster Street San Francisco, CA 94115	Phone: 415.931.4924/5/6 Fax: 415.931.7205 Visa Info: M–F, 9:00 am–12:00 pm Jurisdictions: Alaska, California (northern), Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington Web: www.italcons-sf.org
Philadelphia	Italian Consulate General 1026 Public Ledger Bldg. 100 S. 6th Street Philadelphia, PA 19106	Phone: 215.592.7329 Fax: 215.592.9808 Visa Info: M-F, 9:00 am–1:00pm & 2:00–4:00pm In person: M–F, 9:00 am–12:45 pm Jurisdictions: Delaware, Maryland (except Montgomery & Prince Georges counties), New Jersey (western), North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia (except Arlington & Fairfax counties), West Virginia Web: www.italconphila.org
Los Angeles	Italian Consulate General 12400 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90025	Phone: 310.820.0622 or 310.826.6207 Fax: 310.820.0727 Visa Info: M–F, 8:30 am–12:00 pm Jurisdictions: Arizona, California (southern), Nevada, New Mexico Web: sedi.esteri.it
Washington DC	Italian Embassy 3000 Whitehaven St, NW Washington D.C. 20008	Phone: 202.612.4400 Fax: 202.518.2141/2 Visa Info: MWF, 10:00 am–12:30 pm Jurisdictions: District of Columbia, Maryland (only Montgomery & Prince Georges counties),Virginia (only Arlington & Fairfax counties) Web: www.italyemb.org