Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ?

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1. What is the cost of living in Italy for students?

Prices may vary from place to place. Generally, one could look forward to spend between €250 to €700 depending on the location.

Rent for Accommodation: Shared room from €120 to €400, Non-Shared (Single room/1BHK Apartment) from €200 to €700.

When you plan your stay, you will need to leave a security deposit for the apartment usually 2-3 months rent.

Additional Expenses: Utilities - €40 to €80 (Gas, Electricity, Water and Garbage), Internet - €20 (Shared by roomates/faltmates)

Entertainment: Cinema tickets range from €5 to €10. Theatre tickets depend on the show, theatre and seats starts from €15 to €60. Discos usually cost from €5 to €30, first drink is usually included in the price.

Considering accomodation, food, telephone, transportation and leisure costs, you should consider a monthly budget differs based on the following cities.

Rome  - €600 to €900

Turin    - €450 to €700

Milan    - €600 to €1100

Florence - €500 to €1000

Venice   - €500 to €700

2. How many hours/week of work allowed on a student visa?

The Italian laws permit a student to work hours a day and a maximum of 20 hours a week. Generally Italian Companies look to hire you as an Intern and pay would be ranges from €300 to €900.

3. What about the part time job during studies?

It is not that you cannot find one, but probability is very less. It is hard to get a job without having a skill to speak Italian.

4. How long can I saty in Italy after my graduation?

Students from PhD and Master’s (120 credits) may apply for a temporary stay permit (Permesso di Attesa Occupazione) which lasts for a period of 12 months and allows students to live in Italy after their graduation while searching for a job. Other students can stay only untl their stay period expires. In case you do not find a new job before your permesso expiration date, you must leave the country.

5. Can I accept a work contract in Italy while I am a student?

Yes, you can. However, if you want to work before you graduate, by law you can only accept part-time contracts, which means you may work up until 20 hours maximum weekly and 1040 hours yearly. In case you wish to work full time before graduation, you munst convert your stay permit from study to work, but only within the annual quotas established by law.

6. Can I accept an Internship in Italy or aborad while I am a student?

Yes yo cam, but only as long as your study permit is valid.

7. How long can an internship period last?

Internship period lasts from one month to 12 months.

8. What to do when a foreign citizen resident in Italy is abroad when his/her resident permit is stloen or lost?

In this case, the holder of the resdence permit must report to the police in the country in which he/she is located. With the complaint sheet, he/she have to go to the Italian embassy or Italian consulate in that country to request a re-entry visa to return to Italy to request a duplicate of the residence permit.

9. What about Post-Study Work VISA after Graduation?

If you manage to secure a JOB before or after graduation, you have the opportunity to convert your visa from Student to Work. (Please refer to another post regarding the details).

10. How to Search Apartment / Job in Italy?

11. How to reuest a duplicate residence permit?

There are three main reasons for requesting a duplciate of the residence permit (permesso di soggiorno):

1. Damage: If the permesso is damaged due to external factor. External factor means the card is break ot getting scratch which makes it unreadable.

2. Theft: When the permesso is stolen and no longer exists, the theft must be reported as soon as possible to the nearest Police Station or Carabinieri. You can do this by going in person to the Station or by calling 112 (Police) or 113 (Carabinieri).

3. Loss: When the permesso is lost, you must have to make a complaint in the Police station or Carabinieri.

Documents required obtaining a duplicate permesso di soggiorno:

Application completed and signed by the interested party (Application – Form 1, you can get this from post office).

Photocopy of the entire passport or other equivalent document.

Photocopy of the report of the theft or loss presented at the Polcie station or Carabinieri.