Italy has specific regulations for international students who are attending institutions in Italy which are branches or affiliates of foreign universities and higher education institutions. Here’s a brief overview of the key points regarding short-term stays for these students.
These regulations are relevant for students whose stay in Italy does not exceed 150 days. If the student’s stay falls within this timeframe, they must not apply for a residence permit. Instead, they must file a declaration of presence with the relevant Police Office within 8 days of arrival.
The declaration of presence is a formal notification that a foreign national, who is not required to obtain a residence permit due to the short duration of their stay, provides to the Italian authorities. This requirement ensures that the authorities are aware of the foreign national’s presence in the country and their intended stay. The declaration must be made within 8 days of the foreign national’s arrival in Italy.
In this case, the declaration of presence must be accompanied by a statement from the legal representative of the affiliated institution. This statement includes the commitment to notify the police within 48 hours of any changes in the student’s address/status during their study period in Italy.
Giuditta Petreni has over 10 years of experience in assisting companies and business investors with relocation of managers and staff to Italy. Giuditta has extensive experience advising corporate and private clients on a full range of Italian immigration categories. She is fluent in Italian and English.
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