Italy’s Foreign Ministry Faces Backlash Over Student Visa Rejections
Italy’s Foreign Ministry Faces Backlash Over Student Visa Rejections
Complaints from international students about prolonged waiting times for Italian study visas have been increasing steadily in recent years. Reports indicate that many students face delays or outright rejections despite meeting all the necessary requirements, raising concerns about the efficiency and fairness of the visa process.
Government Ignores MP’s Concerns Over Controversial Visa Practices
According to Domani, Italian embassies abroad have been accused of applying inconsistent and discretionary practices when processing student visa applications. Thousands of appeals have been submitted to the authorities, but the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has yet to officially acknowledge or address the issue.
On November 6, 2024, Deputy Rachele Scarpa sent a letter to the Italian government, specifically addressing Vice President of the Council of Ministers, Antonio Tajani, about the ongoing issues at Italian embassies. She questioned whether Tajani was aware of the systematic delays and poor service affecting student visa applicants.
In her letter, Deputy Scarpa asked for clarification on "the reasons and decisions of the heads of the administrations that have determined and continue to determine systematic delays, failure to exercise the substitutive power, and poor service to the detriment of the directly interested parties," as outlined in the parliamentary act.
Scarpa is not the only MP raising these concerns. Former Speaker of the Chamber, Laura Boldrini, had also raised similar questions a few weeks earlier. However, Maria Teresa Bellucci, representing the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, has not yet responded to these inquiries. Bellucci only stated that the Ministry will continue to work towards ensuring efficiency and transparency in the visa-issuing process.
Pakistani Student Fails to Secure a Student Visa Appointment for Nearly Three Years
Many foreign students have shared their struggles with securing student visa appointments through social media and public forums. One such case is Ahmed (not his real name), a Pakistani student who has been accepted for a master’s degree at an Italian institute.
Ahmed revealed that he has been trying to schedule a student visa appointment for nearly three years without success. Despite repeatedly contacting official offices and fulfilling all the necessary requirements, his application has been delayed indefinitely.
Ahmed's case reflects a broader problem affecting thousands of international students who face lengthy delays and uncertainty when applying for study visas to Italy. The ongoing issues have sparked criticism of Italy's visa policies, with calls for greater transparency and efficiency in the process.
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