Italy is considered to be both a major regional power and a leading middle power with membership in prominent institutions such as the UN, the EU, the NATO, the OECD, the OSCE, the DAC, the WTO, the G4, G6, G7, G8, G10, G20, the Union for the Mediterranean, the Latin Union, the Council of Europe, the Central European Initiative and the Uniting for Consensus. Italy currently maintains the world’s tenth-largest nominal defence budget and is a participant in the NATO nuclear sharing policy. On 1 July 2014, Italy replaced Greece as the seat of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

• Two recent passport size photograph.

• One application form duly completed and signed at the Consulate

• Passport valid three months over planned stay in Italy

• Copy of the passport page containing holder’s data and those mentioning an extension of validity.

• A letter of acceptance from school or University in Italy indicating place, duration of the course and dates of attendance

• A letter addressed to this Italian Consulate, stating that you own private means of support. If you are a recipient of financial aid, please submit a statement

• A letter from your bank indicating your account number, financial status, and balance. The letter must be signed by a bank official

• Flight reservations (round trip).