Sri Lankan students studying in Italy for more than 90 days need a Type D national study visa from the Italian Embassy in Colombo, applied for through VFS Global. Along with your university acceptance letter, you’ll need a legalised Dichiarazione di Valore (or CIMEA certificate) for your existing qualifications, proof of funds of roughly €450–515 per month (about LKR 174,000–199,000 at current rates), health insurance, confirmed accommodation, and B2-level Italian for degree programmes taught in