Where can Italy passport holders study?

Of the 25 destinations covered here, Italy passport holders can study in 13 with no permit at all. Each destination below names the permit it requires.

No permit needed13

AustriaNo permit needed
No permit needed, freedom of movement
Czech RepublicNo permit needed
No permit needed, freedom of movement
DenmarkNo permit needed
No permit needed, freedom of movement
FinlandNo permit needed
No permit needed, freedom of movement
FranceNo permit needed
No permit needed, freedom of movement
GermanyNo permit needed
No permit needed, freedom of movement
IrelandNo permit needed
No permit needed, freedom of movement
NetherlandsNo permit needed
No permit needed, freedom of movement
NorwayNo permit needed
No permit needed, freedom of movement
PolandNo permit needed
No permit needed, freedom of movement
PortugalNo permit needed
No permit needed, freedom of movement
SpainNo permit needed
No permit needed, freedom of movement
SwedenNo permit needed
No permit needed, freedom of movement

Registration only1

SwitzerlandRegistration only
Residence permit under the free movement agreement

Permit required11

AustraliaPermit required
Student visa (subclass 500)
CanadaPermit required
Study permit
ChinaPermit required
X1 student visa (X2 for courses under 180 days)
JapanPermit required
Student status of residence
MalaysiaPermit required
Student Pass
New ZealandPermit required
Student visa
SingaporePermit required
Student's Pass
South KoreaPermit required
D-2 student visa (D-4 for language courses)
United Arab EmiratesPermit required
Student residence visa
United KingdomPermit required
Student visa
United StatesPermit required
F-1 student visa (M-1 for vocational programs)

Tourist visa requirements for a Italy passport

Data last verified: 2026-07-28

Not legal or immigration advice.Requirements change without notice and vary by circumstance - always confirm with the destination country’s embassy, consulate, or official government source before booking or traveling. Full disclaimer.