Rome
Italy · IES Abroad · CEA · John Cabot University
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Travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise increased caution
Terrorism risk across Europe; petty theft and pickpocketing in transit hubs and tourist sites.
Visa and entry
Difficulty: Hardest Lead time: 8–12 weeks, driven by appointment availability
A semester exceeds the 90-day Schengen limit, so you need a Type D national student visa. Consulate appointments are the bottleneck: the Italian consulate serving Colorado is in Chicago, slots open months ahead and disappear fast. Book the appointment the week you are accepted.
Apply or check requirements → Italian visa portal
We are students, not immigration advisers. Requirements change and depend on your citizenship and program length. Always confirm against the official consulate site above and with CU Education Abroad.
From the team
A few things worth knowing before you get there.
- Serie A: Roma and Lazio share the Stadio Olimpico. Tickets need a registered fan card for some matches — check the club site weeks ahead, not the day before.
- Free entry to state museums on the first Sunday of each month, including the Colosseum and Forum. Go early.
- Trains from Termini reach Florence in about 90 minutes and Naples in just over an hour.
- Carry some cash. Plenty of small places still refuse cards for low amounts.
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