FAQ - After Acceptance
- What kind of acceptance letters shall I receive?
- What type of visa do I need?
- Do Schengen visa works?
- How long do I need to obtain the visa?
- Can you provide me by housing?
1. What kind of acceptance letters shall I receive?
You will receive acceptance letters from the coordinator (Ecole Centrale de Nantes) and the first and second institutions (if not the Ecole Centrale de Nantes). A scanned copy of the acceptance letters will be sent by E-mail. In case of more than 10 days delay between the E-mail and the hard copy versions send a mail to the contact persons. These letters will permit you to apply for the visa. Please acknowledge reception of the mail-messages and the hard letters.
2. What type of Visa: Do I need to obtain the visa to both countries of study
An accepted student has to obtain “A long stay student visa” to the country of the first institution. At the end of the first year he asks for the visa to the country of the second institution. A student who
has UG as first or second institution must obtain from the Italian Embassy of his country “ Declaration of Value-Dichiarazione di Valore”.
The Declaration of Value is a document which you can get ONLY from your home-country’s Italian embassy. It is mandatory also for students coming to Italy for the second year.
3. Is Schengen visa sufficient?
No, to have residency permit you need a long stay student visa. The Schengen visa is valid UP TO 3 months.
4. How long do I need to obtain the visa?
It depends on the nationality of the student and on his country of resident. In some cases it may take two or three months. Thus, ask for your visa as soon as you have been accepted.
5. Can you find me a housing?
The international offices of EMARO institutions will help you finding an appropriate housing and will provide you with the necessary welcome procedure.