Do I need an apostille or just notarisation on my transcripts for an Italy student visa?

You need an apostille, not just notarisation, on your academic transcripts for an Italy student visa. The Ministry of External Affairs issues it, and consulates reject plain notary attestation outright. Sorting this early saves you from a refusal over a formatting issue.

Academic documents for the Italy student visa

Financial and insurance proof

• Financial proof varies by consulate, with examples around EUR 6,947 (approx INR 7.51 L) to EUR 10,180 (approx INR 11.00 L) per year.
• Typical supporting papers include six months of bank statements, an income certificate, and sponsor ITRs with a sponsorship letter if a parent or guardian is funding you.
• Insurance should cover at least EUR 30,000 (approx INR 32.41 L), run for your first six months, and include a repatriation clause.
• You also need proof of accommodation for at least your first 30 days; a hotel or short-stay booking works at this stage.

My Advice

Start the apostille process as soon as your admission letter arrives, because transcripts are where many applicants slip. Check your consulate's own website for the current financial proof amount before you finalise bank statements, since it changes by year and jurisdiction. Medicine applicants follow a different admission route, so confirm that separately.