New Bank Statement Limit for Student Visa Applicants in Italy (2026 Update)

If you are planning to apply for student visa for Italy, there’s an update you should know as Italy increased its financial requirement for international students, meaning applicants must now show a higher bank balance to prove they can support themselves during their studies. For 2026–27 and 2027–28 sessions, the required amount has been set at €10,179.85 per year, reflecting stricter visa rules focused on financial stability and transparency. The European nation introduced new regulations for international students applying for study visas, significantly increasing the financial requirement for obtaining a Type D study visa. According to Ministry of University and Research, the updated rules will apply for the academic years 2026–27 and 2027–28, and have been officially published on the “Universitaly” portal. New Bank Statement Under the new policy, students must now demonstrate annual financial resources of €10,179 (around 3.3Million Pak rupee) to qualify for a study visa. Previously, the required financial proof was approximately €6,000, meaning the new rule represents an increase of nearly €4,000. Strict Conditions on Funds All financial resources must be legal, verifiable, and traceable. The Italian embassy may conduct a detailed verification of income sources. Funds are preferably required to be in the student’s own bank account. However, family members up to the fourth degree of kinship are allowed to act as sponsors. Temporary deposits made solely for visa purposes will not be accepted. Authorities will closely examine bank account transaction history as well as the financial standing of the sponsor. Scholarship Conditions Simply applying for or being eligible for a scholarship is not sufficient financial proof. Until a scholarship is officially confirmed and awarded, students must still submit complete bank statements showing required funds. Admission to a university or pre-enrollment does not guarantee a visa approval. The Italian embassy retains full aut