19th June 2021 was when son received the notice from KDU or now known as UOWMKDU's Program Leader that his name will be included in the admission to Alma La Scoula Internationale di Cucina, Italiana in their next and final intake of the year 6 September 2021.
He was suppose to finish off his degree in Italy in 2020 and was delayed till 2021. Finally he is able to graduate soon.
Information given but much later was changed again to arrival in Milan on 23 August 2021. Flying off on 22 August 2021 instead. The earlier scheduled was as follows:
Arrival: 26th August 2021
Isolation: 26th August – 5th September 2021
In-school-phase: 6th September – 16th December 2021
Traineeship: 17th December 2021– 3rd May 2022
Final exams: 4th May – 6th May 2022
THINGS TO DO
Student abroad insurance - I looked at AIG or MSIG, finally purchased with AIG. You cant buy direct with AIG or online or any counter since Movement Control Order (MCO) their office is closed. The only way is search for an agent on their website and deal with agent to issue to policy. However, even though you bought optional add on for medical, anything related to Covid 19 is not covered.
Student Visa
Documents and Appointment needed for Student Visa application with Embassy of Italy
- Form D application form, Letter from KDU, acceptance letter from Alma Italy, student abroad insurance, 1 passport size photo, letter of financial support with IC, birth certificate, bank account statement, proof of accommodation, flight reservation, passport with validity should exceed visa expiry date by 3 months.
Appointment for student visa was given on 5 Aug and was approved 2 working days later.
Mytravelpass (MTP) - it was an hassle since Malaysia border in closed and you need the necessary document to apply for this pass in order to exit Malaysia. We applied immediately once Alma letter of acceptance received on 16 July 2021. The approval was obtained after 10 days later.
Air ticket - Qatar at first but since the date of flying has been brought forward and the requirement to reach in the morning at Milan, we were told to look at Turkish airline. Turkish airline is a little tiring since the flight from KL to Istanbul 10 hours or more, before 2.5 hours transit time.
Fees to Alma
Transfer of fees to Alma where bank information given on 30 June 2021. However, in order to book a single room which is very limited, we have to pay extra Euro500. Even we paid immediately, unfortunately son was not able to get a single room and shared room with 2 other course mate. Thus they refunded the extra Euro 500 but it was mentioned they have extra Euro 400 to refund.
EU digital passenger locator form - suppose to fill up once you have check in online. However, due to some reasons, online check in not allow on 24 hours before departure. So it was an hassle to fill up only once you check in at airport counter and obtain your seat number. Once you completed the form online, you will receive an email which the check in counter will require.
Covid-19 Vaccine - though son has registered but no news of any appointment. And finally there is a helpdesk in Mysejahtera to register as studying abroad. So finally all 2 doses of Pfizer was administered a week before he left to Milan.
PCR test 72 hours before arrival in Italy. You can actually do it at BP Pathlab, having their online promotion and same day result. Son done his at Klinik Menjalara RM230 and result was emailed the next morning to him.
Police Permit - permit form approved by police officer required to travel to KLIA. Document required: Mytravelpass approval, IC copy, KDU letter, PCR test. Can be applied a day or 2 before travel to KLIA.
Self isolate - Upon arrival for 10 days as initially told by ended up 14 days quarantine is required.To carry out molecular or antigenic test on the 10th day. By 12th day the batch of students were finally given their freedom.On day 14th was their study commencement date.
Residence Permit - besides student abroad insurance, you need submit medical fitness letter which we went to clinic on 23 July 2021 as letter validity should be a month prior to arrival I believe because Program leader required the letter from doctor dated after 23 July
Documents required by Alma Italy for residence permit application besides student abroad insurance, they also need a medical report certify by your doctor.
All these were like so rush as we could not apply MTP till we receive letter stating acceptance to Alma Italy. It takes minimum 10 working days to have the MTP approved. Meanwhile you need to book ticket and travel agent could only hold for 48 hours. To issue or not before Student Visa approval is totally up to you.
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