PRACTICAL INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

BEFORE LEAVING YOUR COUNTRY

National Registration Procedures

VISA REQUIREMENTS

Non European Union Citizens You are required to apply for a student visa prior to leaving your home country. Applications should be made at your nearest Italian Embassy or Consulate. When you apply, be prepared to submit the following documents in their original form (no photocopies are accepted): valid passport letter of acceptance at LIUC proof of sufficient funds to support your stay in Italy, either through a scholarship or bank documentation. private health insurance NOTE: We advise you to contact the Italian Consular Authorities for further information as requirements are often subject to changes. This process can take one month or more, so please ensure you start procedures early. European Union Citizens Citizens of EU countries do not require a student visa to enter Italy. However, if your stay is longer than 3 months, further information will be sent to you by the International Office at LIUC.

RESIDENCE PERMIT Non European Union Citizens You will be informed upon arrival (during the Orientation week) about the procedures to be followed. All procedures will be done through the post office in Castellanza. To carry out these procedures you will be helped by the International Office during the Orientation Week. Students applying for a "Permesso di soggiorno" should prepare the following documents for the Italian authorities: photocopy of student visa appearing on your passport 4 passport size photographs (scanned photos are not accepted) valid passport and two copies of all its pages "Marca da bollo" (Italian stamp duty) € 16,00 (to be bought in Italy) 1 copy of the declaration of admission to the University (provided by LIUC) bank statement or grant document with amount expressed in Euro that proves you can support yourself during your study period in Italy (documents accepted are: letter from your parents that they support you financially, a letter from you bank stating that you can support yourself financially) PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THIS LETTER BEFORE

LEAVING FOR ITALY

valid health insurance with clear coverage explanations if possible in English (period and country of validity). 1 copy of housing contract Please ensure you have original documents as photocopies will not be accepted. This is an additional cost for students as they will have to pay in total around 120euro. HEALTH INSURANCE Non EU citizens are required to have some form of private insurance with a consular declaration of validity for Italy. If you come from an EU country you can use the Italian health service by presenting the International Health card, issued by the health insurance authorities of your country. Arrival dates and orientation week ARRIVAL DATES We recommend international students to arrive before the start of the Orientation (Residence accommodation is available from 1st day of the month in the contract). Upon arrival all students should go to the International Office, located in the main courtyard of the University for information on the orientation week. Office Hours: 10.00-12.00, 13.30-15.30 Monday to Friday Closed on Tuesday morning and Friday afternoon. Pick up service: Ensure that you have sent the arrival form, duly completed, to the International Office by the deadlines stated under "ENROLMENT PROCEDURE" if you wish to be met by a student at the Malpensa International Airport. The student will accompany you to your accommodation. The pick-up service runs Monday to Friday in the week prior to orientation. You will receive an e-mail with the pick up confirmation and more information a couple of days before your arrival (if the international office received your ARRIVAL FORM by the deadline).