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inlingua como - via bernardino luini, 3 - 22100 - como - italia - fax: +39 031 43 100 91 - info@inlinguacomo.com

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Enrollment and payment

Applications should reach the school office at least 30 days before the beginning of the course together the deposit (30% of the total fee). The balance must be paid within 15 days of the course starting date.

In case of last-minute enrollment (less than 15 days of the beginning of the course) it is necessary to pay the total fee in full (sending us by fax/email copy of the bank transfer) or sending us credit card details in writing, authorizing us to charge the total fee immediately.

Methods of payment

To be admitted into the course you will have to produce evidence of payment. Payment can be made by: Bank transfer, Cash or Credit card.

Cancellation policy

Notice of cancellation must be given by registered letter, telegram, fax. We will issue the refund directly to the person who paid for the course. The refund will be in the form of a Credit Note or check.  Of course refunds will be paid within 30 days of the cancellation date just as before. More than 30 days before the beginning of the course 10% of the paid amount is non refundable; From 30 days and 15 days before the beginning of the course 30% the deposit (30% of total fee) is non refundable; Less than 15 days before or after the start of the course 100% of the total fee is not refundable.

Group courses

A minimum of 3 students is required for all group courses. In the event of insufficient applications for a course, the school reserves the right to offer an alternative course of equal value.

Student VISA

All students coming from countries that are members of the European Union or Schengen acquis do not require a visa. 

Non-European Union citizens

Visits of up to 90 days: students coming from non-European countries do not require a visa for visits up to a maximum of 90 days. They can visit Italy as tourists. Please take note, students from the following countries must apply for a tourist visa: Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, China, Colombia, Macedonia, Georgia, Marocco, Peru, Serbia, Montenegro, Russia, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and Ukraine.

Visits of more than 90 days: people who want to study in Italy for more than 90 days are required to hold a visa. They must personally present themselves to the nearest Italian Embassy or Consulate to apply for a student visa. For more detailed information, check this website out: http://www.esteri.it/visti/index_eng.asp  

How to obtain a student visa - Requirements

In order to obtain a student visa, applicants must prove the following:

• that they are capable of maintaining themselves economically (without public funding) during their planned visit; this should include the payment of the course and their accommodation/lodging;
• that they intend to return to their home country after the course is completed and possess the required amount of money to travel back or have already purchased a valid return-ticket;
• that they are  entitled to medical care in Italy;
• that they have suitable accommodation in Italy;
• that they have enrolled for an Italian course.

These are the documents that an applicant must present:

• a valid passport;
• a declaration, authorized and registered by a public notary, stating that the student has sufficient financial funds in order to maintain him/herself during the period of stay in Italy;
• a certificate (and a copy) from their bank indicating the relevant account numbers of the student’s or parent’s accounts, attesting the student’s financial situation;
• an internationally valid health insurance policy;
• a certificate of enrolment from inlingua Como school.

Once in Italy, students are required to report their presence on Italian territory to the central police station “Questura” within 8 working days from the date of arrival and apply for a residence permit. Please find the details of the police station here in Como:

Questura di Como -  Via Roosevelt, 7 – 22100 Como - Tel. +39 031 317548

Opening hours are: from Monday to Saturday, 8.30 – 13.00

Inlingua Como will assist students providing them with the necessary material to complete the student visa application request.

Once received the completed inlingua course enrolment form, accepted by both parties and financially settled, the school will provide the student with the letter of acceptance detailing the course schedule (necessary to receive the student visa).

If the visa request is rejected, the student will have to inform the school by and not later than the last Friday of the week before the course starts before 5 p.m. In this case, 90% of the total fee would be returned to the student, while the 10% will be charged for administrative expenses. 

Should you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us info@inlinguacomo.com