Hi everyone. I am studying in Florence this september and am working on getting my student visa...just had a question about accomodation if anyone knows. I would like to come to Florence early and find an apartment, but it seems that the visa regulations require accomodation proof before you can get the visa, before you leave. I would rather not rent something without seeing it first. Does anyone know if there is a way around this? I heard that it might be possible to book a hotel and have them write you a letter of reference... I am Canadian, so I am not sure how different the process is for Americans.