The student enrolled on a study programme in a recognized educational institution (school, college, or university) or a professional body that fall under the British education/university system and that is based in this Consulate General catchment area (Scotland or Northern Ireland) can apply for a certificate for pension (INPS) or scholarship purposes.
How to apply for a certificate
Applications for a certificate can be submitted by post only, sending all the relevant documents to the following address:
Ufficio Titoli di Studio
Consolato Generale d’Italia
Italy House
20-22 East London Street
Edinburgh – EH7 4BQ
Which documents do I need to submit?
- Application form (click HERE) duly filled and signed (handwritten signature). The applicant must provide post and phone contacts;
- copy of a valid identity document (passport or national identity card);
- original enrolment letter issued by the educational institution or professional body. The letter must include the following information: full name and date of birth; course level; first enrolment date; length of the study program; whether the course is full- or part-time; expected completion date;
- request from the relevant pension agency or from the scholarship provider;
- a self-addressed pre-paid envelope for the UK only.
Return of documents
The documents will be returned to an address in the UK using the self-addressed pre-paid envelope to be included in the application (see point 5 above).
Processing times for a certificate
All applications will be processed within 30 days from receiving all the documents listed above, pursuant to relevant legislation (Section 2, paragraph 2, Law 241/1990). Such time limit may be extended, should the office require further information, clarification, or additional documents to process the application. Incomplete applications will not be processed and they will be returned to the applicant.
NOTE: It is NOT possible to apply for a certificate paying the priority fee for a service to be provided within 24 hours, because the Qualification Office may need to involve third parties in processing the application and it cannot guarantee their turnaround times.
For any other information please send an email to the following email address: edimburgo.scuole@esteri.it
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