Petition for the Continuation of Previous English-Language C

Karim Telmami

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

Lina Alae Benchaira

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

Siham Matouk

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

Mohamed yasser Lahouel

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

Haytem Aggoune

I, the undersigned, Heythem AGGOUNE, confirm that the Italian Consulate in Algeria retroactively modified the 2026/2027 student visa requirements after our applications were submitted. The sudden demand for an IELTS certificate—where other tests were previously accepted—places us in a critical situation, as all test sessions in Algeria are fully booked. We respectfully request a transition period to regularize our situation without penalty.

Imad Eddine Zeggari

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

Dhirar reyal Drihem

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

Koudid Mohammed el amine

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.

Sama salmi

As an admitted UNIPA student for 2026/2027, our language certificates were already verified during pre-enrollment. Applying a new IELTS requirement mid-way—with no test slots available—threatens our academic future. We respectfully request a fair transition period for this intake

Azzedine Benchouia

To add

Haithem Chergui

The university accepted students who holds MOI & English score however changing this requirement at least min is unfair we kindly request the VFS to examine this requirement or hold it to next year 2027/2028 we’re less than half month before the academic year to start I’hope everyone takes equal opportunity

Mm Hm

I am an Algerian student admitted to the University of Palermo for September 2026 with an EnglishScore B2 certificate, which was accepted by my university. I am signing this petition to request that the Italian Embassy in Algeria continue accepting the language certificates previously accepted by the universities, and that students are not asked at the last minute to provide an IELTS certificate within an extremely short deadline.

aymen rouli

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.

Malika chams Abbad

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.

Ilyes Dahdi

Our university already accepted our English Score certificates for admission, and many students received their Italian student visa on this exact basis. Requesting IELTS now — with only days' notice — is unfair and inconsistent. We deserve equal, fair treatment.

Djamila Fettache

L'université ma fait langue vérifie et j'ai passé un entretien avec le centre linguistique de l'université et c'est pas le moment de passer le IELTS pour le moment

Lyes Sadoun

Car c'est la même chose pour moi.

Djamila Mazari

we have signed a petition regarding the English score test requirement. This is unfair because many students were admitted with this test, and now we are being asked to take IELTS at the final stage, when there are no available appointments or enough time to take another test. We kindly ask you to reconsider this requirement.

Youcef nabih Kouachi

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.

Aymen Djellal

Because it disrupts my academic progress