Italy student visa from Pakistan: where to apply, fees and documents (official sources, checked October 2026)

In short: This page lists only what the official pages say to people who apply for the Italy student visa (National visa (type D) for study - university enrolment, then permesso di soggiorno) from Pakistan. Universitaly online pre-enrolment, then visa at the Italian mission of residence. The rules that hold for every applicant are on the main Italy student visa page. Each line links its official source; last checked on 13 October 2026.

Form and appointment: the order, and how to book

Form first or appointment first

Pre-enrol on the Universitaly portal first. Once your university has validated it, the details of your appointment are sent to the email address you gave on Universitaly.

Source: ambislamabad.esteri.it · checked on

What the official pages state for applicants in Pakistan

The admission document you need first

Universitaly pre-enrolment validated by the university, plus the university admission letter.

Source: ambislamabad.esteri.it · checked on

Documents the official page lists

Source: ambislamabad.esteri.it · checked on

Money you must show

At least EUR 10,179.85 per year from lawful, traceable sources; cash, bank guarantees and non-family guarantees not accepted in Islamabad.

Source: ambislamabad.esteri.it · checked on

Proof of tuition

No separate tuition payment proof listed on the Islamabad checklist.

Source: ambislamabad.esteri.it · checked on

What the application costs

The Embassy of Italy in Islamabad gives the fee for a national study visa (D) as EUR 50. It is charged in rupees at the visa centre where the application is handed in, and the rupee amount changes every three months: the last table on the page, for July to September 2026, shows PKR 16,250.

Source: ambislamabad.esteri.it · checked on

Health insurance

Health insurance with at least EUR 30,000 coverage for emergency hospital treatment and repatriation.

Source: ambislamabad.esteri.it · checked on

Where you apply

Universitaly online pre-enrolment, then visa at the Italian mission of residence.

Source: ambislamabad.esteri.it · checked on

Fingerprints and photo

Applications are submitted in person at an appointment.

Source: ambislamabad.esteri.it · checked on

Medical examination

No TB test or medical certificate listed on the Islamabad study visa checklist.

Source: ambislamabad.esteri.it · checked on

Police certificate

No police certificate listed on the Islamabad study visa checklist.

Source: ambislamabad.esteri.it · checked on

Translations

Documents must be in English or translated into Italian; translations certified by a notary whose signature is apostilled.

Source: ambislamabad.esteri.it · checked on

Legalisation of documents

Documents issued by Pakistani authorities must bear an Apostille; documents valid six months from issue.

Source: ambislamabad.esteri.it · checked on

Fees charged to applicants in Pakistan

ChargeAmountWhat the official page saysSource, checked
Visa fee (government)EUR 50 one-offThe Embassy of Italy in Islamabad gives the fee for a national study visa (D) as EUR 50. It is charged in rupees at the visa centre where the application is handed in, and the rupee amount changes every three months: the last table on the page, for July to September 2026, shows PKR 16,250.ambislamabad.esteri.it, 13 October 2026

The steps, as the mission for Pakistan gives them

  1. Universitaly pre-enrolment
    Submit pre-enrolment on Universitaly and get it validated by the university. (ambislamabad.esteri.it)
  2. Qualification recognition
    Get CIMEA Statement of Comparability with Verification, or a Declaration of Value. (ambislamabad.esteri.it)
  3. Funds, insurance, accommodation
    Prepare proof of EUR 10,179.85 per year, health insurance and accommodation. (ambislamabad.esteri.it)
  4. Apostille and translate
    Apostille documents and translate into Italian where required. (ambislamabad.esteri.it)
  5. Book appointment and apply
    Book the visa appointment (mission or its provider) and submit; degree-course deadline 30 November 2026. (consbuenosaires.esteri.it)
  6. Decision
    Processing from 15 to 90 days (Tel Aviv mission). (ambtelaviv.esteri.it)
  7. Residence permit on arrival
    Apply for the permesso di soggiorno within 8 days of first arrival. (poliziadistato.it)

Checked on 15 September 2026.

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