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Accommodation declaration

To request an accommodation declaration, you don’t need to have completed your university enrollment yet. It’s enough to show that your application has been accepted by the University of Bologna and to register with SAIS.

What is an accommodation declaration?

An accommodation declaration is a document required by Italian embassies to apply for a visa to enter Italy.
This visa allows non-EU students to enter the country for study purposes.
The request must be submitted through the visa section of the Italian Embassy or the relevant Consulate in your country of residence.

For further details, please consult the current regulations regarding entry visas and the required documentation.

Please note: the accommodation declaration issued by SAIS should not be confused with the housing suitability certificate issued by the municipality, which is a different document and serves a separate purpose. For more information on housing suitability and the clearance certificate, click here

Types of Accommodation Declaration

SAIS provides different types of accommodation declarations depending on the applicant’s needs. International students are strongly advised to check with the relevant Italian Embassy which type of declaration is required

  • Type A – General Accommodation Declaration: This document states that SAIS will make every reasonable effort to assist the international student in finding accommodation upon arrival. It is typically accepted by Italian Embassies that do not require proof of a specific address in Bologna at the time of the visa application.
  • Type B – Accommodation Declaration with Address: This document confirms that the student has already booked temporary accommodation. To obtain this type of declaration, you must provide SAIS with a booking confirmation from an external accommodation provider or from one of the options listed on the SAIS website.

How to request the accommodation declaration

To request the accommodation declaration, you must register with SAIS and send an email to info@saisaccommodation.it specifying the type of accommodation declaration required and including:

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Exchange program/International course of enrollment
  • Admission letter/Pre-enrollment application
  • Copy of passport/ID card
  • Booking confirmation of accommodation (required for Type B declaration)

Once the requirements have been verified, SAIS will send the accommodation declaration to the user within 2 working days from receipt of the request.

ACCOMMODATION DECLARATIONS ISSUED BY SAIS ARE PROVIDED IN ENGLISH AND ARE COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE.