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Petition to Embassy of Italy in Algiers

Petition for the Continuation of Previous English-Language C

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Started by Anonymous 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Decision Makers: Embassy of Italy in Algiers

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.

We are asking for a transition period—not an exemption.

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Reached 250 supporters

August 10, 2026

Reached 100 supporters

August 10, 2026

114 Comments

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Mezheri Mourad Verified
1 month ago Featured

Our universities accepted and verified our language certificates, and based on this verification, we completed our admission procedures and planned our studies in Italy. It is unfair to change the requirements during the same visa cycle. We are simply asking for fairness and for certificates already accepted and verified by our universities to remain valid for the 2026/2027 academic year.

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Salhi Khalil Verified
1 month ago Featured

We, Algerian students admitted to Italian universities for 2026/2027, respectfully request that the Consulate: * Continue accepting previously accepted English certificates, including EnglishScore where applicable. * Apply the new requirements from 2027/2028. Due to the lack of available IELTS appointments, many students cannot meet the new requirements in time.

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Chahrazed Labidi Verified
1 month ago Featured

I confirm this by signing that the Italian consulate is changing the rules at any moment, which is disrupting the processing of our applications, including the IELTS language requirement that became mandatory after we submitted our applications and there is no slots in this time.

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Lyna Benkanoun Verified
1 month ago Featured

As an Algerian student preparing to study in Italy, this sudden change in requirements puts my visa application and academic plans at risk. Many students have already obtained previously accepted English certificates and cannot find an IELTS appointment in time. We are only asking for a fair transition period for the 2026/2027 academic year. Please consider our situation and support us.

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Dina Madi Verified
1 month ago Featured

We are eagerly waiting for our visas. It is unfair to change the requirements several times and impose strict conditions that cannot be fulfilled in such a short time. We kindly ask you to accept our application with the English Score certificate.

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Karim Telmami Verified
1 month ago

The points we are asking for clarification about: We applied according to the official checklist and language requirements. Therefore, a language certificate accepted by the university should also be accepted for the visa application. On June 16, we received an official email confirming these requirements. Students who applied in May, June, and even July were granted their visas under these same conditions, while our requirements were suddenly changed without any prior notice. We are all applyin

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Lina Alae Benchaira Verified
1 month ago

As students preparing to study in Italy, we ask for clear and equal rules regarding IELTS. Our universities already verified our language level during pre-enrolment and accepted us based on the certificates we submitted. Some students received visas without IELTS, while others were asked for it, with no clear official update making IELTS mandatory, as is clearly done for the €10,000 financial requirement. Many of us still do not have a visa appointment (RDV), so informing us at the last minute

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Siham Matouk Verified
1 month ago

As an Algerian student admitted to an Italian university for the 2026/2027 academic year, I urge the Italian Consulate to respect our initial admission requirements. Our language certificates were verified and accepted by our universities, allowing us to complete our applications in good faith. Introducing sudden changes without available IELTS test slots puts our visa applications and academic futures at serious risk. We respectfully ask for a fair transition period and for the Consulate to kee

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