According to an Italian Law that went into effect on January 11, 2025, all student visa applicants are required to be fingerprinted at an Italian Consulate as part of the visa application process. This change would mean that every student could be required to travel to an Italian Consulate for an in-person visa appointment. Therefore, a group visa submission through Syracuse University may not be possible. We are waiting for more information from the consulates and the Italian government about how exactly this law will be carried out.
Italian Student Visa Instructions
All students (except EU citizens) participating in the Florence program must get an Italian student visa prior to departure.
You must apply for your visa independently.
Apply Independently for Your Italian Visa
Independent applicants are required to make an appointment to submit their visa materials in person at the Italian Consulate that has jurisdiction over their home or school address.
Information for EU Passport Holders
If you are an EU passport holder, and your EU passport is valid for at least six months past the program end date, then you are not required to obtain an Italian student visa in order to participate in the Florence program.
EU citizens who choose to travel on their EU passport must notify our team at Syracuse Abroad of their citizenship prior to the visa application deadline.
Traveling on an EU Passport
- You must present your EU passport to customs official upon entry into the EU so that your citizenship is properly recorded. You should only present your U.S. passport to customs officials if they specifically request to see it, and only in addition to your EU passport. Customs officials should stamp your EU passport at the time of entry.