Interns
Congratulations on being accepted into the SITE Program! This page is dedicated to making your life easier both before and during the internship. Please refer to the specific categories to get the information you need. If you still have questions that we did not answer here, do not hesitate to contact us at site@gentileschilit
The Università degli Studi di Milano has published a vademecum for foreign students dealing with the issues below. We think you might find it helpful.
Entry Visa and Permesso di Soggiorno
If you're not an EU/EEA passport holder, you will need to complete several procedures to enter and stay in Italy for your internship. Italian laws can be bureaucratic and confusing, and different public offices may interpret regulations in various ways. Please carefully review this guide for all the necessary steps to obtain your entry visa and residence permit (permesso di soggiorno).
Health Insurance
To obtain your entry visa and permesso di soggiorno, you will need to provide proof of health insurance. Once in Italy, you can choose between two main types of coverage: INA Assitalia, a private insurance that only covers emergency room visits, or the Tessera Sanitaria, which is Italy’s public health service that provides access to doctor visits as well. Please read the full information on this page to determine which option best suits your needs.
Housing
This section has been prepared by a team of SITE coordinators and ex-interns. It is the result of personal experiences and it is based on a variety of situations, though it does not refer to any in particular. It is simply an outline of what an intern can reasonably expect; it is a collection of tips and general information on what to expect about housing options in Italy. Your best resource for any housing-related matters will be the advisor that SITE will appoint to you.