If you're a student from Kenya, you'll need the D National Visa to study in Italy. This visa is made specifically for students like you who are ready to begin their study abroad adventure in Italy. Find out the best information about the process of getting the D National Visa to decide if studying abroad in Italy is right for you.
Here is what Kenyan students have to do to get a student visa that will allow them to study in Italy:
You can download the visa application form, complete it, print the completed form, and bring it with you to the VFS Global Centre for submission. You can also submit your visa applications directly to the Embassy of Italy in Nairobi, Kenya. Once you have applied for your visa, you need to book an appointment to have your fingerprints and photo taken at the centre. If you are applying online for your visa, your payment will be made as part of this process. If you download the form to print and bring to the Visa Application Centre, payment can be made at the time of your appointment.
Kenyan students will have to provide biometrics during the visa application process. Your biometrics are, basically, extra identification (e.g. fingerprinting and pictures) that countries use for security purposes.
You won't have to attend a visa interview during the application process.
The D National Visa from Italy is valid for more than 90 days. So that you can stay during your entire degree programme, you may need to renew your visa every year. If you want to stay in Italy after your degree is over, you will have to apply for a different visa, or a visa renewal through the immigration office.
To apply for the Italian D National Visa , you will also have to pay a fee of 50 EUR. Depending on your situation, Italian authorities will allow you to pay this fee online, on location at a visa application centre in Kenya, or through a bank transfer.
Kenyan students will need to get health insurance for the Italian visa.
When you apply for your visa, one of the most important things you need to prove is that you have enough money to support yourself during your study programme. you need proof of funds of 460 EUR per month
Kenyan students won't have to prove they speak English well enough to study in an international university in Italy. These language skills ensure that you can succeed in your classes and manage your way around Italy.
Kenyan students won't need to take a medical test before arriving in Italy.
Kenyan students won't need to set up a Restricted Bank Account. This type of bank account restricts the amount of money you can withdraw every month, and only allows you to access it when you arrive in Italy.
The processing time for Schengen visas depends on each individual case. However, applicants should always apply minimum 4 weeks before the intended journey. If the case is considered uncomplicated, the processing time is 10 calendar days counting from the day the Embassy receives all the required documents (excluding the day of submission and return to VFS).
Look at the Italian immigration website for more detailed visa information.
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