Visas and Contacts with Embassies
EU Students:
Students from the European Economic Community (EEC) do not require a residence permit to study in Italy. The same applies to students from special-status countries such as Liechtenstein, Monaco, and Switzerland.
Non-EU Students:
Students from non-EU countries must obtain a valid residence permit for study purposes. Two types of visas are available.
Short-term study visa (up to 90 days):
Apply at the Italian Embassy or Consulate in the home country before traveling.
Long-term study visa (over 90 days):
If the stay exceeds three months, students must obtain a “Type D” visa and a residence permit upon arrival in Italy.
The procedure is:
- Visit an authorized Italian Post Office to complete the Type D visa form.
- Attend the appointment at the local Police Headquarters (Questura).
- The office will record the applicant and issue the visa.
Note: The Fondazione Siena Jazz cannot act as an intermediary but will provide the necessary documentation confirming enrolment.
Contacts
Siena Immigration Office
https://questure.poliziadistato.it/it/Siena/orari-5-539-1-1.htm
tel. (+39) 0577 22 23 92
Monday – Wednesday – Friday: 10:30–13:00
Tuesday – Thursday: 15:00–17:00
Municipality of Siena – Immigrants’ Desk
https://www.comune.siena.it/La-Citta/Sociale/SPORTELLO-IMMIGRATI
Accommodation in Siena
Housing Office for Students (HOS)
HOS maintains an extensive list of affiliated accommodations, including university residences and private options, and provides free consulting to help students find housing. Siena Jazz does not have its own residences, so incoming students who do not wish to use HOS services must arrange accommodation independently.
Contacts
tel. (+39) 0577 27 14 02 int. #2
mail: nardi.mobility@sienajazz.it
DSU – Diritto allo Studio Universitario di Siena
Siena Jazz students can request services from DSU, including:
Meal cards (€4 per meal)
Inclusion on waiting lists for university housing at subsidized rates
Contact DSU Siena: Sig.ra Rossella Zuffa
Tel: (+39) 0577 76 08 12
Email: rzuffa@dsu.siena.it
Website: https://www.dsu.toscana.it/
Italian Language Courses for Foreign Students
Thanks to an agreement with the University for Foreigners of Siena, Erasmus incoming students and other international students enrolled at Siena Jazz can take Italian language courses and obtain official certifications.
For more information, contact the Siena Jazz Erasmus Office:
erasmus@sienajazz.it