Italy student visa: the official document checklist

In short: the National visa (D) for study - university enrolment (Embassy of Italy, Islamabad checklist ME10) for Italy asks for 21 documents from every applicant, and 4 more when they apply to you. This list follows the official checklist the Italy mission publishes for applicants in Pakistan, read on 16 October 2026. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)

Where applicants in Pakistan submit: Submit in person at the VFS Global Italy visa application centre for the Embassy of Italy in Islamabad; fees are paid in cash there. Only people permanently living in the Embassy's consular jurisdiction may apply there. Incomplete files are not accepted.

Photo: One recent ICAO-format photograph (VFS: colour, 35-40 mm wide, not older than 6 months, light background, face 70-80% of the picture).

Passport: Valid passport, original plus one photocopy, expiring at least three months after the requested visa expires; photocopies of earlier visas and entry/exit stamps.

Documents every applicant needs (21)

National Visa (D) application form
Minors' applications must be signed by parent(s)/guardian; forms signed only by the minor are inadmissible. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
One recent ICAO-format photograph
VFS: colour, 35-40 mm wide, max 6 months old, light background, face 70-80% of the picture. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Copy of the CNIC (proof of residence within the consular jurisdiction)
Copy, together with a residence certificate. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Residence certificate
Proof that you live permanently within this Embassy's consular jurisdiction. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Valid passport
Original plus one photocopy; expiry at least three months beyond the expiry of the requested visa. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Previously issued visas and entry/exit stamp pages When: If you have any.
Photocopies. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Flight reservation or airline ticket
Plus intra-Schengen bookings if the journey has layovers in other Member States. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Health insurance
Printed: minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 for emergency hospital treatment and repatriation, valid throughout the Schengen Area. VFS links a list of approved insurers. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Proof of accommodation
Hotel/residence booking; or a declaration of guarantee/accommodation by a private host (on the relevant form); or a university declaration covering accommodation. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Universitaly pre-enrolment application
Copy, validated by the university and signed by the applicant; only applications validated without reservation qualify. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Motivation letter addressed to the Visa Officer
Explains the purpose of your studies in Italy. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Admission letter issued by the Italian university (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
CIMEA Statement of Comparability with Statement of Verification, or a Declaration of Value (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Educational documents relating to previous studies
Originals with one photocopy; all apostilled and translated into Italian. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Apostille
Documents issued by Pakistani authorities must bear an Apostille; third-country documents apostilled or legalised where possible. Documents are valid for six months from issue. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Language proficiency certificate
At least B2. Italian-taught: certificate from approved Italian bodies (e.g. Siena, Perugia, Roma Tre, Dante Alighieri). Other languages: IELTS, TOEFL or equivalent B2 in all four skills. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Proof of applicant's and parents' financial means
Printed: funds in a bank account in the student's name of at least EUR 10,179.85 per year. Bank statements for the previous six months, signed and stamped by the bank. Cash, guarantees from people outside the family, bank guarantees or surety bonds are not accepted; one-off deposits are not enough. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Income documents (applicant or sponsor) When: Depends on profile: employee, business owner/self-employed, or retired.
Employee: income tax returns for the last three years, payslips for six months, signed/stamped bank statements for six months, employment contract, employer letter. Business: company registration certificate, title/partnership deed or articles, chamber of commerce registration. Retired: pension statements for six months. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Family Registration Certificate (FRC) issued in English by NADRA
Apostilled; issued no more than six months before the visa application date. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Photocopies of originals
VFS: all documents in original; add a photocopy of any original you want returned. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Visa fee and VFS service fee
Paid in cash at the visa application centre; exchange rate set by the Embassy. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)

Documents that depend on your situation (4)

Italian translation When: Documents not in English (educational documents and sponsor affidavit always need Italian translation).
Translation certified by a notary whose signature is apostilled. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Sponsor's written affidavit When: If a sponsor (parents or relatives up to fourth degree) supports you.
States resources, origin, duration and amount; apostilled and translated into Italian; if the sponsor lives outside Pakistan, legalised by the Italian consular authority. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Scholarship award When: If funded by a reputable Italian institution or a foreign body the Embassy considers reliable. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Parental consent affidavit When: Applicant is a minor.
Affidavit with travel and guardian details; copies of CNIC and passport of non-travelling parent(s); court decision on guardianship where relevant. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)

If you apply from another country

Each mission publishes its own list. What the official checklist for applicants in these countries adds or says differently:

Applying from Bangladesh

Embassy of Italy in Dhaka; applications through VFS Global Bangladesh. Students registered on Universitaly are contacted by VFS by email (same email used on Universitaly) to book. Last day for university pre-enrolment study visa applications: 30th November 2026. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)

One recent photo (Required)
ICAO format 3.5 x 4.0 cm, colour, white background, taken within the last 6 months. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Universitaly pre-enrolment receipt (Required)
Confirmation receipt downloaded from UNIVERSITALY with explicit statement of enrolment and tuition fees. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Declaration of Value (DoV) or CIMEA certificate (Required)
DoV already issued by the Embassy of Italy in Dhaka or the receipt of your DoV application (or by another Italian Consulate where applicable), OR a verifiable CIMEA certificate. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Language certificate (If it applies to you) When: If not already verified by the university on Universitaly.
Same language as the course; issued no more than two years before the visa application; B2 or higher for Italian/other European languages, OR score of at least 6 for English (only IELTS accepted). Must come from a globally recognised institute or university and show listening, reading, speaking and writing levels. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Applicant's bank statement (Required)
Personal bank statement from any bank operating in Bangladesh covering the last 12 months, plus other proof of solvency (credit card statements etc.). Money for return travel (can be shown with a return ticket). (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Sponsor's financial documents (If it applies to you) When: If a sponsor pays.
Sponsor's personal bank statement from a bank operating in Bangladesh for the last 12 months; funds must be justified (salary, property, etc.). Checklist: sponsor must be a parent, a legal resident of Italy, or an Italian/recognised institution. Embassy notice also accepts grandparents, siblings, uncles and aunts, cousins. Copy of residence permit if sponsor lives in Italy. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Birth certificate (proof of relationship with sponsor) (If it applies to you) When: If a relative sponsors you.
Apostilled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Civil status documents (If it applies to you) When: If married, divorced or widowed.
Marriage certificate (e.g. Nikah Nama), divorce certificate (e.g. Talaq Nama) or spouse's death certificate, in English and apostilled by the MoFA of Bangladesh. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
MoFA Bangladesh apostille (Required) When: For all civil certificates submitted.
ONLY ONE APOSTILLE FOR EACH SUBMITTED DOCUMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
One-way airline ticket booking (Required)
With Passenger Registration Number or Reservation Number and itinerary. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Travel insurance (Required)
Valid for the whole Schengen area and the whole period of stay. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Proof of accommodation (Required)
Temporary reservation for at least 30 days, OR purchase/rental contract, OR accommodation statement signed by an Italian citizen or legal resident with their ID copy. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Minor's documents (If it applies to you) When: If the applicant is a minor.
Consent of both parents or custodian; parents' passport copies; parents' financial proof; original birth certificate; proof of protection in Italy until 18; guardian status proven by Bangladeshi court documents; all apostilled by MoFA Bangladesh. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Bangladeshi residence permit (If it applies to you) When: For non-Bangladeshi applicants.
Valid permit. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)

Getting your papers ready in Bangladesh

Applying from China

Italian Embassy Beijing and the Italian consulates in China, by consular district (proof of residence in the district is required). The checklist read today is the Marco Polo / Turandot university pre-enrolment list, the main route for Chinese school-leavers. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)

National visa application form (Required)
Filled in English, Italian or Chinese (Pinyin); Chinese citizens must sign in Chinese characters (Pinyin signatures not accepted); under-18 forms signed by at least one parent or legal guardian (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
One recent photo (Required)
ICAO format 3.5 x 4.0 cm, colour, white background, taken within the last 6 months (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Valid passport, original + two photocopies (Required)
Issued within the last 10 years; at least 3 months validity beyond leaving Schengen; at least two blank visa pages; copies of data page, signature page and previous Schengen visas (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Proof of residence in this Consular District (Required)
Copy of Hukou + ID card, or Residence Card (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Flight booking (Required) (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Original educational qualification or certified copy with Apostille (Required)
The qualification giving access to the pre-enrolled course (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Declaration of Value or CIMEA certificate (Required)
Submitted with the qualification and with the Universitaly summary (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Certification of Italian language level A2 before arrival (Required) When: Marco Polo / Turandot programme
Can be obtained through certified training courses of no less than 180 hours (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Universitaly summary validated by the University/AFAM, plus enrolment letter for the Italian language course (Required) When: Marco Polo / Turandot programme
TWO COPIES of the Universitaly summary naming the school of the 10/11-month Italian course; documents must show course start and end dates (copies accepted) (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Proof of personal and parents' financial means (Required)
Personal and parental accounts and/or international cards with bank statements covering at least the last six months; cash, guarantees from people outside the immediate family, bank guarantees or surety bonds are not accepted (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Original family register (hukou) with photocopy (If it applies to you) When: The bank statement belongs to the parents
If parents are not in the hukou, proof of kinship (e.g. notarised birth or kinship certificate) translated and apostilled (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Parents' employment letter or pension certificate (If it applies to you) When: Parents support the student
Signed and stamped, showing monthly salary, with a copy of the Business License; other income certified with proof of tax payment (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Declaration of accommodation availability (Required)
Original: university accommodation declaration, hospitality declaration on the embassy form, rental contract with owner's ID, or hotel booking and payment receipt for at least 1 month (official source, checked 16 October 2026)

Getting your papers ready in China

Applying from India

Italian Embassy New Delhi or Consulates General in Mumbai and Kolkata, by your place of residence; applications via VFS Global. Items below are from the Kolkata 2026-2027/2027-2028 checklist, with New Delhi (June 2025) differences noted. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)

Attestation and apostille of study certificates (Required) When: For fresh admission (not for exchange programmes).
Final degree / final school certificate and transcript/mark sheets attested by the competent State Higher Education Department (HED) and apostilled; original plus a colour copy. Attestation by Sub-divisional Magistrate (SDM) is NOT accepted. New Delhi: original certificates attested by HRD and apostilled by the MEA. Provisional certificates accepted if attested and apostilled. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
CIMEA certificate or Declaration of Value (DoV) (If it applies to you) When: If required by the Italian institution.
Copy of CIMEA Statement of Comparability and Verification, or copy of DoV already issued by an Italian mission. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Universitaly pre-enrolment summary (If it applies to you) When: If required by the Italian institution.
Two copies of the pre-enrolment summary downloaded from the UNIVERSITALY portal. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Receipt of payment of enrolment fees (Required)
Payment must be visible on the submitted bank statements. New Delhi: receipt of full payment of enrolment fees. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Statement of purpose (Required)
Max 1 page: reasons for choice of course and institution, means of financial support, scholarship (if any) and intended accommodation. (New Delhi asks for a personal cover letter.) (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Bank statements and proof of means (Required)
As printed (Kolkata): not less than 10179.85 € per one year or 848.32 € for each month of the entire intended period of stay. 6 months original bank statement of the applicant stamped and signed by the branch manager, plus proof of source of income (ITR for last 3 years, family income certificate from official State Government portals, etc.). (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Educational loan (If it applies to you) When: If an education loan is part of your funds.
Accepted only if deposited and visible on the bank statements submitted by the applicant; otherwise judged case by case. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Sponsor ID proof and sponsorship letter (If it applies to you) When: If a sponsor pays.
Plus sponsor's 6 months original bank statement and income documents (ITR for last 3 years). Kolkata: if resident in India, relatives up to 4th degree kinship can sponsor. New Delhi (June 2025): only parents (no other family member). (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Medical insurance (Required)
As printed: coverage of at least 30,000 €, valid for the first 6 months of stay in Italy, including 'repatriation clause'. (New Delhi 2025: valid for the entire intended period of stay.) (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Roundtrip airline ticket reservation (Required)
PNR/booking reference will be verified, OR sufficient funds on top of the minimum funds. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Proof of boarding and lodging (Required)
At least 30 days: hotel booking, home rent agreement, or university accommodation (signed contracts). (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Language certificate (Required)
B2 English if taught in English (British institutes, Cambridge, ETS, Pearson, Trinity College London) OR an equivalent medium of instruction (MOI) declaration from the previous institution; B2 Italian if taught in Italian. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
'One and the Same' certificate (If it applies to you) When: If the applicant's or sponsor's name differs between passport and other documents.
Duly attested and apostilled. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Minor's documents (If it applies to you) When: If the applicant is a minor.
Original birth certificate attested and apostilled + 1 copy; if travelling with one parent, original APOSTILLED consent letter from the other parent; if travelling alone, both parents are summoned to sign; guardianship acceptance letter from guardian in Italy + ID copy. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Visa appointment (Required)
Book with your own personal email ID and contact number; the Kolkata consulate discourages agents. Bachelor and master applications for intake 2026/2027 not accepted after 30th November 2026. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)

Applying from Malaysia

Embassy of Italy in Kuala Lumpur (national D visa, study - university enrolment). (official source, checked 16 October 2026)

Proof of legal residence in Malaysia (If it applies to you) When: Applicant is not Malaysian
Long-term stay visa with at least three (3) months residual validity (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Valid passport, original plus one photocopy (Required)
Expiry at least three months beyond the visa; copies of previous visas and entry/exit stamp pages (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Confirmed flight reservation (one way) (Required)
Plus intra-Schengen reservations if several Schengen stops (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Proof of accommodation (Required)
Rental agreement, at least 30 days of hotel booking, host declaration with host ID, or university declaration covering accommodation (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Travel health insurance (Required)
Minimum coverage of 30,000 for emergency hospital treatment and repatriation, valid in all Schengen; a complete coverage table must be attached or the insurance is incomplete (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Universitaly pre-enrolment, validated by the university and signed; admission letter from the Italian university (Required)
Only students validated without reservation may apply (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Motivation letter to the Visa Officer (Required)
Explaining the purpose of studies in Italy (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
CIMEA Statement of Comparability with Statement of Verification, OR Declaration of Value (Required) (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Previous educational documents legalised/apostilled (Required)
Original plus photocopy, legalized/apostilled and translated into Italian or English (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Language proficiency certificate (Required)
At least B2 (Italian-taught: listed Italian certifying bodies; other languages: e.g. IELTS, TOEFL) (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Proof of applicant's and parents' financial means (Required)
Funds in the student's account of at least EUR 10,179.85 per year (Ministry of the Interior Directive of 1 March 2000); cash, outside-family guarantees, bank guarantees and surety bonds not accepted (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Sponsor affidavit (If it applies to you) When: A sponsor pays
States resources, origin, duration and amount; legalized/apostilled and translated into Italian; sponsor living outside Malaysia: legalised by the Italian mission there (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Employee or business owner papers (applicant or sponsor) (If it applies to you) When: Applicant or sponsor is employed or self-employed
Employee: income tax returns for the last three years, payslips for six months, Malaysian bank statements for six months signed and stamped by the bank, employment contract, employer leave letter. Business: company registration certificate, title/partnership deed or articles, registration (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Written consent from both parents (If it applies to you) When: Applicant is a minor
If a parent does not appear in person, consent notarised by a Malaysian notary; parents abroad: notarised by the Italian consulate there; copies of both parents' passports (official source, checked 16 October 2026)

Getting your papers ready in Malaysia

Applying from United Kingdom

Italian Consulate General London (national D study visa); long-stay study visas can take up to 90 days. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)

Printed UNIVERSITALY pre-enrolment summary validated by the University (Required) When: Enrolling in an Italian university programme (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Original final secondary qualification (at least 12 years of schooling) (If it applies to you) When: Bachelor's level
Or CIMEA certificate or Declaration of Value; plus certificate of any entrance exam required at home (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Official foreign degree and university transcripts (If it applies to you) When: Master's / second- and third-cycle courses
Or CIMEA certificate / Declaration of Value; transcripts with exams passed and detailed programmes; Diploma Supplement if available (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Translations (If it applies to you) When: Qualification documents not issued in English or Italian (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
UK Residence Permit (original plus photocopy) (If it applies to you) When: Applicant is not British
Valid UK residence permit for a national/long-stay visa (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
One way travel ticket reservation (Required)
Printed directly from the airline/train/bus operator with name, dates, route; agency bookings only if the agency is in the UK or Schengen (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Proof of accommodation (Required)
Rental agreement or booked accommodation; with friends/family: invitation letter and host's ID (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Travel insurance (Required)
Issued in the UK or a Schengen country, covering at least the first 2 weeks in Italy, valid for all Schengen (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Health insurance (Required)
Minimum coverage of €30,000 for emergency hospital and repatriation (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Proof of financial means (Required)
Equivalent of 10.179,85 EUR per year; personal last 3 months' bank statement, OR parents' last 3 months' UK bank statements with applicant's birth certificate and copy of parent's passport (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Legalisation of non-UK certificates (If it applies to you) When: Certificate issued by an authority other than the UK
Translated into English or Italian and legalised by the Italian consular office of the issuing country or that country's consulate in the UK; Schengen-country certificates only in multilingual format (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Letter from the UK university confirming enrolment and mobility programme (If it applies to you) When: Exchange or mobility programme
Not older than 1 month; plus Italian acceptance letter not older than 1 month (official source, checked 16 October 2026)

Getting your papers ready in United Kingdom

Applying from United States

Italian Embassy in Washington DC and Italian consulates in the US, each for its own jurisdiction (proof of residence in the jurisdiction required). Checklist read: Embassy Washington DC 2026. (official source, checked 16 October 2026)

Driver's License or State ID (proof of residence in the jurisdiction); non-US citizens also a US Permanent Residence Card or other US re-entry document (Required)
Original and copy of licence/State ID (full-time students may use Student ID; recent movers add another proof of address). Non-US citizens: original plus 1 copy of the green card or re-entry document valid at least three months beyond leaving Schengen; F-1 students: F-1 visa and travel signature on I-20 (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Passport size photo (Required)
White background (1.2"x1.5" or 3x4 cm); printed, scanned or photocopied photos NOT accepted (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Valid passport plus 1 photocopy (Required)
Valid at least three months after visa expiry, no older than 10 years, at least two blank pages (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Confirmed round-trip flight reservation (Required)
One-way reservation is enough if the programme lasts at least 1 year (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Health insurance certification (Required)
On official letterhead, minimum coverage of 30,000Euro for hospitalization, emergencies, evacuation and repatriation for the ENTIRE stay in Schengen (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Official letter of acceptance from the Italian institution (Required)
On letterhead, addressed to the Embassy of Italy, stating period of study, full-time enrolment (at least 20 hours per week) and whether tuition and room/board are covered; original and copy (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Proof of suitable accommodation (Required)
Confirmation from the Italian university or host; leases must be registered (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Proof of financial means (Required)
Approx. $1000/month; last three bank statements from a US bank; financial aid: official university letter (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Affidavit of Support (If it applies to you) When: Applicant is a dependent supported by a parent
Notarized, with copy of the dependent's birth certificate, sponsor's passport/ID and sponsor's latest bank statement (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Declaration of Value (DoV) (If it applies to you) When: The Italian university requires it
Request it BEFORE booking the visa appointment from the Italian consulate covering the area where the school is; if not required, get that in writing (official source, checked 16 October 2026)
Visa fee (Required)
Money Order or Cashier's check payable to the Embassy of Italy in Washington D.C.; personal checks and credit cards not accepted (official source, checked 16 October 2026)

Getting your papers ready in United States

How to prepare each document

Visa application form

Fill it online exactly as your passport (FF Assistant can fill it); print and sign the confirmation where asked.

Photographs

Use the size and background the official checklist states (most ask a white or light background, face straight, no glasses).
Recent: usually taken in the last 6 months.
Same photo on the form and on paper.

National identity card (front and back)

Scan both sides in colour.
A side not in English needs a certified translation if the country asks.

Official verification: Only the national registry that issued it can confirm it.

Additional documents

Anything else the checklist lists for your case; follow the checklist's own words.

Passport

Valid for the whole stay plus the margin the country asks (often 6 months beyond).
At least two blank visa pages.
Scan the photo page in colour, flat, all four corners visible.
If you renewed it, keep the old passport too.

Official verification: Only the issuing authority can confirm a passport; we never call it genuine.

Previous passports and travel history

Keep every old passport.
Copy every page with a visa or an entry or exit stamp.
List each trip with dates; declare every earlier refusal.

Flight reservation

A reservation, not a paid ticket, only if the checklist asks; buy the ticket after the visa.

Health insurance

Cover for the whole stay from the day you enter, with the minimum the country states.

Official verification: The insurer.

Accommodation

Housing contract, university hall confirmation or a host's letter, if the checklist asks.

Official verification: The landlord or university.

Pre-clearance (ATAS, CAQ, PAL and similar)

Apply as soon as the offer asks; some take weeks.

Official verification: The issuing authority.

Letter of motivation / statement of purpose

Your own words: why this course, this university, this country, and your plan after.
Respect the page or word limit (often at most 2 pages).
It must match your form and papers.

Admission document

The document the visa asks for (CAS, I-20, CoE, LoA, admission letter).
Every detail must match your passport.

Official verification: The university can confirm it; ask its admissions office by e-mail.

Equivalence certificate

Needed for O/A levels or foreign papers when the home system asks.

Official verification: The body that issued it.

Degree certificates

Every degree the checklist asks for.
Attested or apostilled as the country requires, then copied as asked.

Official verification: The body that attests degrees in your country, and the foreign ministry, keep records; we never call a stamp genuine.

Attestation or apostille

The stamps the destination asks, in order (education body, then foreign ministry, then embassy where it asks).

Official verification: The bodies that stamped it keep records; we never call a stamp genuine.

Certified translation

Any paper not in English (or the country's language), translated by a qualified translator who signs and dates it.
Keep the original and the translation together.

Official verification: The translator's registration.

English (or other language) test result

The test and score the university and visa accept (for the UK a UKVI SELT where asked).
Valid on the date you apply.

Official verification: The test provider's online result check.

Bank statement

The period and balance the country asks, never dropping below the amount.
Printed after the holding period, recent on the day you apply.
Signed and stamped by the bank, or e-mailed by the bank where the mission asks.

Official verification: Only the bank can confirm a statement; we never call it genuine.

Sponsor's letter or affidavit of support

Signed and dated, naming you, the relationship, the sponsor's job, and that the money is for your study.

Official verification: The notary's register.

Sponsor's income and tax papers

Tax returns for 2 to 3 years, salary slips, an employer letter or business papers that explain the balance.

Official verification: The tax authority that issued the returns.

Scholarship letter

The award letter with the amount and what it covers.

Official verification: The awarding body.

Family registration certificate (proof of who your parents are)

Needed when a parent pays for you or the checklist asks for family details.
English version or certified translation.

Official verification: Your country's civil registry.

Parents' consent (under 18)

Signed by both parents, with copies of their IDs, as the checklist asks.

Official verification: The notary.

Notarised copies

Copies certified by a notary public, front and back, when the checklist asks.
The notary stamps and signs each page.