Italy long-stay study visa (type D) from Algeria
Last verified: June 2026 (ambalgeri.esteri.it / Universitaly sources)
Which visa do you need to study in Italy for more than 90 days from Algeria?
For studies of more than 90 days, you need a national long-stay visa (type D), preceded by mandatory Universitaly pre-enrollment (validated by the university). The diploma may require a Dichiarazione di Valore (DoV) or a CIMEA statement. Funds ≈ €10,180/year (a.y. 2026-27), health insurance valid in Italy. On arrival, you apply for the residence permit (permesso di soggiorno) within 8 days. Fee €50. Note: OuiVisa assists Universitaly and the visa; the residence permit is referred to a licensed adviser.
Official source: vistoperitalia.esteri.it
At a glance
- Who for
- Studies > 90 days
- Document
- National visa (type D)
- Procedure
- Universitaly pre-enrollment
- Diploma
- Dichiarazione di Valore / CIMEA (if required)
- Funds
- ≈ €10,180/year (≈ €848/month)
- Insurance
- Health, valid in Italy
- Residence permit
- On arrival ≤ 8 days (residency referred to adviser)
- Fee
- €50
Required documents
- Valid passport (2 blank pages)
- Universitaly pre-enrollment validation letter (validated by the university)
- Admission / enrollment at a recognized institution
- Apostilled + translated diploma, with Dichiarazione di Valore or CIMEA if the university requires
- Proof of funds (≈ €10,180/year)
- Health insurance valid in Italy
- Proof of accommodation
- Standard photos
How to apply, step by step
- 1Pre-enroll on Universitaly
Mandatory procedure, validated by the university before the visa application.
- 2Prepare the diploma (DoV / CIMEA), funds and insurance
Apostilled + translated diploma; ≈ €10,180/yr; insurance valid in Italy.
- 3Book a national-visa appointment on VFS Global
visa.vfsglobal.com — official channel.
- 4Submit the national visa application (type D)
Fee €50; biometrics at the VFS centre.
- 5On arrival: residence permit within 8 days
Permesso di soggiorno at the Questura — residency referred to a licensed adviser.
Fees
| National study visa (type D) | €50 |
| Required funds | ≈ €10,180/year (≈ €848/month) |
| Health insurance | valid in Italy |
Fees: national study visa €50 (a.y. 2026-27), funds ≈ €10,180/year. The national visa is an immigration matter; the residence permit (residency) is referred to a licensed adviser. Confirm on ambalgeri.esteri.it and universitaly.it.
Frequently asked questions
What is Universitaly?
The official pre-enrollment portal: mandatory and validated by the university before lodging the national study-visa application.
Dichiarazione di Valore or CIMEA?
Either, if the university requires it, for diploma recognition (apostilled + translated into Italian).
What funds must I prove?
About €10,180/year for academic year 2026-27 (≈ €848/month).
What is the residence permit?
The permesso di soggiorno, applied for within 8 days of arrival at the Questura. It is a residency step — referred to a licensed adviser.
Does OuiVisa handle the residence permit?
No. OuiVisa assists the Universitaly pre-enrollment + visa; the residence permit (residency) is referred to a licensed adviser.
What fees?
National study visa €50 (excluding insurance and tuition).
Studying in Italy for more than 90 days?
A OuiVisa partner agency assists your Universitaly pre-enrollment and national visa, and refers the residence permit.
Find a partner agencyVisa application assistance — short and long stay, including study. OuiVisa does not provide immigration advice, residency, family reunification, work-permit or settlement services; for these we refer you to a licensed adviser. Visa issuance is at the consular authority's discretion; approval is not guaranteed.