Visa path: Italy

Universitaly → D visa → study residence

Pre-enrolment on Universitaly; the study permit gives no PR — conversion to work is needed

Study in Italy on an RF passport: Universitaly pre-enrolment, a national D visa, then a permesso di soggiorno for study. First-cycle access usually needs 12 years of schooling — an RF Attestat (11 years) often needs a foundation / 1 university year. Moscow VMS 2026/27 financial guarantee — €10,179.85/year. MAECI 2026/27 lists the Russian Federation among eligible countries (preferential). A study permesso alone does not create EU long-term residence — conversion to work is required. Italy allows dual citizenship.

Path — Italy · updated 2026-08-30

1. 1

   Meet the 12-year access rule

   ⏱ Duration: 0–12 mo

   Timing depends on an external condition — not predictable in advance

   Conditions

   An RF Attestat alone is often insufficient for bachelor entry
2. 2

   Universitaly pre-enrolment

   ⏱ Duration: weeks

   Timing depends on an external condition — not predictable in advance

   You'll need

   University admission/acceptanceApostilled/translated documents

   Conditions

   Language B2 (Italian or English)The Universitaly portal is free
3. 3

   Apply for the D study visa (VMS / consulate)

   ⏱ Duration: up to 90 days▸ Cost: about $60

   Timing depends on an external condition — not predictable in advance

   You'll need

   Validated UniversitalyInsurance

   Conditions

   Funds €10,179.85/yearHousing

   The national type D study visa — €50, the visa-centre service fee is paid on top

4. 4

   File the permesso-for-study kit

   ⏱ Duration: within 8 business days of entry▸ Cost: about $135

   You'll need

   RF passport and visaEnrolmentInsurance / SSN

   A €40 contribution, a €30.46 permit, €16 stamp duty and a €30 postal kit — €116.46 in total

5. 5

   Renew the permesso annually

   ⏱ Duration: guide about 60 days of processing▸ Cost: about $135

   Timing depends on an external condition — not predictable in advance

   You'll need

   Insurance

   Conditions

   Exams passed / progressFunds

   Renewal — the same €116.46: a €40 contribution, a €30.46 permit, €16 stamp duty and a €30 postal kit

6. 6

   After study — convert to work, then PR

   Timing depends on an external condition — not predictable in advance

   Conditions

   The study permesso does not count towards EU long-term residencePR requires switching to a work status