Petition for the Continuation of Previous English-Language
Algerian students applying for Italian student visas for the 2026/2027 academic year are facing difficulties following a recent change in accepted English-language certificate requirements. IELTS appointments are extremely limited, making it impossible for many students to obtain the required test in time.
We respectfully ask the Embassy of Italy in Algiers to continue accepting previously accepted English certificates for the current 2026 visa cycle and introduce the new IELTS requirement starting with the next academic year.
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August 21, 2026
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We want justice. How can you change the rules in the middle of an academic year? At first, you said that all certificates accepted by your university would be accepted for the visa process, and then you suddenly changed the requirements. This is unfair to students who followed the rules that were in place when they applied.
I am an Algerian student admitted to the University of Palermo for the 2026/2027 academic year. My English proficiency was positively evaluated and accepted by the University of Palermo through its admission process, including an interview and an academic assessment. However, my English language evidence was not accepted during the visa process. I am requesting clarification and a fair review of my case, as this issue may affect my opportunity to pursue my studies in Italy.
Dear Italian Embassy in Algiers, We respectfully ask for clarification regarding the recent changes concerning language certificates for student visa applications. 1. Some students submitted their applications according to the official checklist and the linguistic requirements communicated to them, which stated that the language certificate accepted by their university would also be accepted for the visa application. 2. On 16 June, we received an official email confirming this information. 3
A lot of student they have get visa through an english score certificate by british concul and suddenly in august they have decided not to accept english score certificate
I fully support this petition and the request for a fair transition period regarding the English language requirements for Italian student visa applicants in Algeria. Many students prepared their applications in good faith based on the language certificates accepted by their universities, including EnglishScore. Their universities have already evaluated and verified their language proficiency, and some students have completed their pre-enrolment through Universitaly. Changing the requirements
The points we are asking about: 1. We applied according to the official checklist and language requirements. The language certificate accepted by the university should be accepted for the visa. 2. On June 16, we received an official email confirming these requirements. 3. Students who applied in May, June, and even July obtained their visas under these conditions, while our requirements were suddenly updated without prior notice. 4. We are all applying for the same academic year 2026/2027, s
We are Algerian students admitted to Italian universities, and we respectfully request reconsideration of the English language requirement for students whose level was approved by universities, as stated in their Pre-enrolment documents. The EnglishScore certificate issued by the British Council was previously accepted, and visas were granted based on it. We request equal treatment and the opportunity for admitted students to submit the certificate recognized at the start of their procedures.
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Petition for the Continuation of Previous English-Language
Algerian students applying for Italian student visas for the 2026/2027 academic year are facing difficulties following a recent change in accepted English-language certificate requirements. IELTS appointments are extremely limited, making it impossible for many students to obtain the required test in time.
We respectfully ask the Embassy of Italy in Algiers to continue accepting previously accepted English certificates for the current 2026 visa cycle and introduce the new IELTS requirement starting with the next academic year.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
August 21, 2026
40 Comments
The points we are asking about: 1. We applied according to the official checklist and language requirements. The language certificate accepted by the university should be accepted for the visa. 2. On June 16, we received an official email confirming these requirements. 3. Students who applied in May, June, and even July obtained their visas under these conditions, while our requirements were suddenly updated without prior notice. 4. We are all applying for the same academic year 2026/2027, s
We want justice. How can you change the rules in the middle of an academic year? At first, you said that all certificates accepted by your university would be accepted for the visa process, and then you suddenly changed the requirements. This is unfair to students who followed the rules that were in place when they applied.
I am an Algerian student admitted to the University of Palermo for the 2026/2027 academic year. My English proficiency was positively evaluated and accepted by the University of Palermo through its admission process, including an interview and an academic assessment. However, my English language evidence was not accepted during the visa process. I am requesting clarification and a fair review of my case, as this issue may affect my opportunity to pursue my studies in Italy.
Dear Italian Embassy in Algiers, We respectfully ask for clarification regarding the recent changes concerning language certificates for student visa applications. 1. Some students submitted their applications according to the official checklist and the linguistic requirements communicated to them, which stated that the language certificate accepted by their university would also be accepted for the visa application. 2. On 16 June, we received an official email confirming this information. 3
A lot of student they have get visa through an english score certificate by british concul and suddenly in august they have decided not to accept english score certificate
I fully support this petition and the request for a fair transition period regarding the English language requirements for Italian student visa applicants in Algeria. Many students prepared their applications in good faith based on the language certificates accepted by their universities, including EnglishScore. Their universities have already evaluated and verified their language proficiency, and some students have completed their pre-enrolment through Universitaly. Changing the requirements
The points we are asking about: 1. We applied according to the official checklist and language requirements. The language certificate accepted by the university should be accepted for the visa. 2. On June 16, we received an official email confirming these requirements. 3. Students who applied in May, June, and even July obtained their visas under these conditions, while our requirements were suddenly updated without prior notice. 4. We are all applying for the same academic year 2026/2027, s
We are Algerian students admitted to Italian universities, and we respectfully request reconsideration of the English language requirement for students whose level was approved by universities, as stated in their Pre-enrolment documents. The EnglishScore certificate issued by the British Council was previously accepted, and visas were granted based on it. We request equal treatment and the opportunity for admitted students to submit the certificate recognized at the start of their procedures.
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The points we are asking about: 1. We applied according to the official checklist and language requirements. The language certificate accepted by the university should be accepted for the visa. 2. On June 16, we received an official email confirming these requirements. 3. Students who applied in May, June, and even July obtained their visas under these conditions, while our requirements were suddenly updated without prior notice. 4. We are all applying for the same academic year 2026/2027, s