Italy has raised the financial proof requirement for international students applying for a study visa to €10,179.85 per year, according to updated procedures published on the Universitaly. The change applies to students seeking a national Type D visa for university enrollment and will be valid for the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 academic years. Universitaly is the official pre-enrollment platform managed by the Ministry of University and Research.
Under the new rule, applicants must now show sufficient financial means of at least €10,179.85 annually, which is a significant increase from the previously cited requirement of around €6,000. For Pakistani students, this amount is roughly equivalent to Rs. 3.2 million depending on exchange rates. The funds must come from lawful and traceable sources, and Italian authorities may verify their origin through bank records, income statements, and overall financial history.
The guidelines state that the money should preferably be in the student’s own account, although financial support from family members up to the fourth degree is also acceptable. Embassies will also closely examine whether the funds are stable and genuinely available rather than temporarily arranged. Scholarship-based applicants must provide official confirmation of an awarded scholarship, as eligibility or application alone will not be considered valid financial proof.
The updated procedures also make clear that admission or pre-enrollment through an Italian university does not guarantee a visa. The final decision rests with the relevant embassy or consulate, which may assess academic background, financial stability, and migration risk. Students applying from Pakistan are advised to prepare properly documented bank statements and income records that meet the new threshold, and to ensure their financial history is consistent and transparent. They are also encouraged to stay updated through the Italian Embassy Islamabad and official Universitaly channels for any further changes.
