Italiano

Visa and consular information

Visas

It is the responsibility of visitors to the Centre to inform themselves of Italian visa requirements and make suitable arrangements.

Italian immigration rules on student visas and stay permits: The most recent Italian legislation on immigration, with specific reference to students and stay permits is as follows. It is now essential to ensure that ALL foreigners coming to study an accredited academic course at Monash Prato Centre must have the appropriate immigration status/visa requirements. These are as follows:

a) Secure student visas from the relevant Italian Consulate. Please allow minimum of 3 weeks for turnaround of visa approval.

b) Within 8 days of arrival into Italy, either file the declaration of presence (if they stay in Italy for less than 90 days) at the Questura/Italian police, or the apply for the stay permit (if they stay for more than 90 days).

c) Please note that there is a cost involved with student visa application. Please liaise directly with the relevant Consulate.

NB: Schengen Visa arrangement: the uniform visa issued by a Schengen State authorizes entry for short stay in or transit to the Schengen area for a period not exceeding 90 days. If the applicant holds a residence permit issued by a Schengen State he/she is entitled to enter Italy without a visa for a short stay not exceeding 3 months on grounds other than employment, self-employment and training.

For Australian citizens

Please consult the Italian Embassy in Canberra for the contact details of Italian Consulates in Australia.

Italian Consulate in Melbourne

Consul General:Matacotta Cordella Marco

509, St. Kilda Road, Melbourne - VIC 3004
Tel. : 0061398675744
Fax: 9866 3932
Homepage: www.consmelbourne.esteri.it
E-mail: consolatogenerale.melbourne@esteri.it

Australian consular services in Italy

Australian Embassy in Rome
Via Antonio Bosio 5
00161 ROME
Tel: +39 06 852 721
Facsimile: +39 06 85 272 300
Opening Hours: 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday