Italy is part of the Schengen Area; therefore, visa regulations are governed by the applicable Schengen short-stay rules and depend on the applicant’s nationality.

Participants are strongly advised to verify their visa requirements well in advance through the official Italian government portal:
Visa for Italy

Visa requirements vary based on nationality, passport type, country of residence, and the purpose and duration of the stay. For most ECSA attendees travelling to Bolzano for the conference, the applicable regulations will generally be those for short-term stays.

Applicants should consult the relevant requirements and submit their visa application through the Italian Embassy or Consulate responsible for their place of residence.

As visa processing times can vary significantly depending on the applicant’s country and the time of year, participants are encouraged to begin the application process as early as possible.

Visa Support

Please note that the conference organisers cannot issue visa support letters and cannot contact or intervene with Embassies or Consulates on behalf of participants.

The only document the organisers can provide is a confirmation that a person is participating in the conference, for example after registration has been completed. Participants who need such a confirmation may contact the General Chair, Andrea Janes (Andrea.Janes@unibz.it).

For this reason, participants are encouraged to check the official visa requirements early and begin the visa application process in good time.