Italy has introduced stricter financial requirements for international students applying for the long-term Study Visa (Type D). The new policy will apply to the academic years 2026–27 and 2027–28.
According to Italy’s Ministry of University and Research, students must now show proof of at least €10,179.85 per year (around PKR 3.2 million) as financial resources. Previously, the requirement was approximately €6,000, so this marks a significant increase.
Under the updated rules, all funds must be legal, traceable, and verifiable. Authorities prefer that the money remains in the student’s personal bank account. However, close family members can act as financial sponsors if they provide proper documentation. Temporary or recently deposited funds will not be accepted, and embassies will carefully review financial records to ensure authenticity.
Officials also clarified that applying for a scholarship alone does not meet the requirement. Students must still submit a complete bank statement unless they receive final and confirmed scholarship approval.
In addition, admission or pre-enrollment in an Italian university does not guarantee visa approval. The final decision will depend on the embassy’s assessment of the student’s financial stability and academic background.
These changes highlight Italy’s stricter approach to ensuring that international students have sufficient and genuine financial support before entering the country for higher education.
