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A detailed vertical flowchart titled "Indian Student in Italy: Registration Roadmap (Day 1 to Classes Start)" with the following steps in sequential boxes connected by arrows, using color-coded phases: PHASE 1 - ARRIVAL (Days 1-2) in blue: Box 1: "Day 1 - Arrive in Italy | Check into accommodation | Get entry stamp (Non-Schengen = automatic presence registration)" Box 2: "Day 1-2 - Codice Fiscale | Go to Agenzia delle Entrate with passport | Issued same day, FREE | This unlocks everything else" PHASE 2 - LEGAL STAY (Days 1-8) in red/orange: Box 3: "Within 8 DAYS of arrival - Permesso di Soggiorno Application | Buy 'Kit Giallo' at Post Office (€16 marca da bollo + postal fee) | Submit completed form at Post Office (Sportello Amico) | You receive a RICEVUTA (receipt) immediately | Actual permit takes 3-6 months" PHASE 3 - UNIVERSITY ENROLLMENT (Week 1-2) in green: Box 4: "University Enrollment / Immatricolazione | Visit International Students Office | Submit: passport, visa, codice fiscale, Ricevuta, degree certificates, photos | Pay university fees | Get Student ID + enrollment certificate" PHASE 4 - HEALTH (Week 2-3) in purple: Box 5: "SSN Registration at ASL (Local Health Authority) | Pay €700 via F24 form (student health contribution) | Bring: passport, codice fiscale, Ricevuta, enrollment certificate, address proof | Choose your Medico di Base (GP) | Receive Tessera Sanitaria (health card)" PHASE 5 - RESIDENCE (Within 20 days) in teal: Box 6: "Residenza Anagrafica at Comune (Town Hall) | Register your Italian address | Bring: passport, Ricevuta, rental contract or host declaration | Municipality verifies your address (may send officer to check)" PHASE 6 - PRACTICAL SETUP (Ongoing, Week 1-3) in gray: Box 7: "Italian SIM Card | Open Italian Bank Account (ISEE statement needed for scholarship/benefits) | Get Student Transport Card (if available in your city)" Final box in dark green: "CLASSES START - You are legally registered, insured, and enrolled!" Include small warning icons: "⚠ 8-day deadline for Permesso is strict" and "⚠ Keep photocopies of ALL documents"

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mkdir -p /home/daytona/workspace/italy-student-timeline && ls /home/daytona/work…

~/italy-student-timeline/generate_timeline.py

from reportlab.lib.pagesizes import A4
from reportlab.lib import colors
from reportlab.lib.units import cm, mm
from reportlab.platypus import (
    SimpleDocTemplate, Paragraph, Spacer, Table, TableStyle, HRFlowable
)
from reportlab.lib.styles import getSampleStyleSheet, ParagraphStyle
from reportlab.lib.enums import TA_CENTER, TA_LEFT, TA_RIGHT
from reportlab.platypus import KeepTogether

OUTPUT = "/home/daytona/workspace/italy-student-timeline/Italy_Student_Timeline.pdf"

# ── Colour palette ──────────────────────────────────────────────
C_NAVY    = colors.HexColor("#1B3A6B")
C_ORANGE  = colors.HexColor("#E85D04")
C_GREEN   = colors.HexColor("#2D6A4F")
C_PURPLE  = colors.HexColor("#6A0572")
C_TEAL    = colors.HexColor("#0077B6")
C_RED     = colors.HexColor("#C1121F")
C_GOLD    = colors.HexColor("#E9C46A")
C_LIGHT   = colors.HexColor("#F0F4F8")
C_WHITE   = colors.white
C_BLACK   = colors.HexColor("#1A1A1A")
C_MUTED   = colors.HexColor("#555555")

PAGE_W, PAGE_H = A4
doc = SimpleDocTemplate(
    OUTPUT,
    pagesize=A4,
    leftMargin=1.5*cm, rightMargin=1.5*cm,
    topMargin=1.5*cm,  bottomMargin=1.5*cm,
)

styles = getSampleStyleSheet()

def ps(name, **kw):
    return ParagraphStyle(name, **kw)

TITLE_STYLE = ps("Title",
    fontSize=20, fontName="Helvetica-Bold",
    textColor=C_WHITE, alignment=TA_CENTER,
    spaceAfter=2, leading=24)

SUB_STYLE = ps("Sub",
    fontSize=10, fontName="Helvetica",
    textColor=C_GOLD, alignment=TA_CENTER,
    spaceAfter=4, leading=13)

PHASE_STYLE = ps("Phase",
    fontSize=11, fontName="Helvetica-Bold",
    textColor=C_WHITE, alignment=TA_LEFT,
    leading=14)

ITEM_HEAD = ps("ItemHead",
    fontSize=9, fontName="Helvetica-Bold",
    textColor=C_BLACK, leading=12)

ITEM_BODY = ps("ItemBody",
    fontSize=8, fontName="Helvetica",
    textColor=C_MUTED, leading=11)

DEADLINE_STYLE = ps("Deadline",
    fontSize=8, fontName="Helvetica-Bold",
    textColor=C_RED, leading=11, alignment=TA_RIGHT)

FOOTER_STYLE = ps("Footer",
    fontSize=7, fontName="Helvetica-Oblique",
    textColor=C_MUTED, alignment=TA_CENTER, leading=9)

NOTE_STYLE = ps("Note",
    fontSize=8, fontName="Helvetica",
    textColor=C_BLACK, leading=11)

WARN_STYLE = ps("Warn",
    fontSize=8, fontName="Helvetica-Bold",
    textColor=C_RED, leading=11)

# ── Timeline data ────────────────────────────────────────────────
# Each phase: (phase_label, color, [(month, title, details, deadline_flag)])
phases = [
    (
        "PHASE 1 — IN INDIA  |  Nov 2025 – Jul 2026",
        C_NAVY,
        [
            ("Nov – Dec 2025",
             "University Application",
             "Apply on university portal (UPO Novara). Submit academic transcripts, SOP, language certificate (IELTS/TOEFL). Pay application fee if required.",
             False),
            ("Nov 2025 – Mar 2026",
             "Universitaly Pre-Enrollment",
             "Register on universitaly.it portal. Complete pre-enrollment for your chosen course. Upload Dichiarazione di Valore (DoV) if required by UPO.",
             False),
            ("Nov 2025 onward",
             "Start Document Apostille Chain",
             "Collect ITR (2023/24), Form 16, bank statements, property documents. Get State Home Dept attestation → MEA Apostille. Get Italian-certified translation. Allow 4–8 weeks total.",
             False),
            ("Mar – Jun 2026",
             "Dichiarazione di Valore (DoV) from Italian Consulate",
             "Visit Italian Consulate (Mumbai/Delhi/Kolkata/Chennai). Submit family income + asset documents. DoV is official Italian certification of your Indian income. Required for ISEE Parificato.",
             False),
            ("Jun – Aug 2026",
             "Apply for Type D Student Visa",
             "Book VFS Global appointment (3–4 months before arrival). Mandatory biometric fingerprinting + video interview (Mumbai consulate). Processing time: up to 90 days. Submit: admission letter, DoV, accommodation proof, financial proof (€6,000+/yr), health insurance.",
             True),
            ("Jun – Sep 2026",
             "⚠  EDISU Scholarship Application Opens",
             "Apply BEFORE arriving in Italy at edisu.piemonte.it. This is the Piedmont regional scholarship (€4,000–€7,000/yr + housing + meals). Application window typically June–September. Missing this = wait a full year. Upload ISEE Parificato once available.",
             True),
        ]
    ),
    (
        "PHASE 2 — ARRIVAL IN ITALY  |  Days 1–8 (CRITICAL WINDOW)",
        C_RED,
        [
            ("Day 1",
             "Arrive in Italy — Entry Stamp",
             "Non-Schengen entry stamp = automatic presence declaration. Collect rental contract / dormitory letter. This is needed for every subsequent step.",
             False),
            ("Day 1–2",
             "Get Codice Fiscale",
             "Go to nearest Agenzia delle Entrate. Bring: passport + photocopy. Issued same day, FREE. This unlocks everything else: SIM card, bank, enrollment, healthcare.",
             False),
            ("⚠  Within 8 DAYS of arrival",
             "Permesso di Soggiorno — STRICT LEGAL DEADLINE",
             "Buy 'Kit Giallo' at Post Office. Fill form + attach €16 marca da bollo. Go to Post Office 'Sportello Amico'. Bring: passport, Type D visa, 4 passport photos, accommodation proof, enrollment confirmation. Receive RICEVUTA (receipt) immediately. Actual permit card arrives in 3–6 months.",
             True),
        ]
    ),
    (
        "PHASE 3 — UNIVERSITY & HEALTH REGISTRATION  |  Weeks 1–3",
        C_GREEN,
        [
            ("Week 1–2",
             "University Enrollment (Immatricolazione) at UPO",
             "Visit Segreteria Studenti at UPO Novara. Documents: passport, Type D visa, Codice Fiscale, Ricevuta, academic certificates + DoV, 2 passport photos. Pay 1st installment: €156 (€140 regional tax + €16 marca da bollo) via PagoPA. Receive Student ID card. Academic career activates only after payment.",
             False),
            ("Week 1–2 (URGENT)",
             "Visit CAF Office — File ISEE Parificato",
             "Book appointment at CAF in Novara (CAF-ACLI, CAF-CISL, CAF-UIL, or CAF-CGIL). Bring: passport, Codice Fiscale, Ricevuta, ALL apostilled+translated Indian income documents, rental contract, university enrollment certificate. CAF files DSU → INPS generates ISEE certificate in 7–15 days. Service is FREE. Ask CAF to also prepare DSU for university benefits (scholarship link).",
             False),
            ("Week 2–3",
             "SSN Health Registration at ASL",
             "Find ASL covering your residential address (not the university address). Pay €700 contribution via F24 form at a bank (ask UPO for correct regional tax code). Bring: passport, Codice Fiscale, Ricevuta, enrollment certificate, address proof, F24 receipt, 2 passport photos. Choose Medico di Base (GP). Receive Tessera Sanitaria — plastic card arrives by post in 4–6 weeks.",
             False),
            ("Within 20 days of settling",
             "Residenza Anagrafica at Comune (Town Hall)",
             "Go to Comune Novara — Ufficio Anagrafe. Register your Italian address. Bring: passport, Ricevuta, rental contract or host's Dichiarazione di Ospitalità. Municipality may send officer to verify address. Gives official Italian residency status.",
             False),
        ]
    ),
    (
        "PHASE 4 — ONGOING DEADLINES  |  Every Academic Year",
        C_PURPLE,
        [
            ("Sep (BEFORE classes start)",
             "⚠  EDISU Scholarship Application Deadline",
             "Apply / re-apply every year at edisu.piemonte.it. From Year 2 onward: also need minimum CFU credits (exam credits). Upload new ISEE Parificato. Missing this window = no scholarship for that year.",
             True),
            ("⚠  31 October — EVERY YEAR",
             "ISEE Parificato Submission Deadline to UPO",
             "Download ISEE certificate from INPS portal. Upload to UPO Student Portal before 31 October. After this date: €50 fine + €2.50/day (up to €100 max) + risk of maximum fee bracket. ISEE must be issued in current calendar year — old certificates not accepted.",
             True),
            ("Dec – Jan",
             "2nd Tuition Installment (COA) Due",
             "Amount depends on ISEE Parificato bracket. With No-Tax Area ISEE (below ~€24,000): €0. Without ISEE filed: up to €2,800–€3,500 total annual fee. Late penalty: €65 (doubles to €130 if >60 days late).",
             False),
            ("Mar – Jun",
             "Remaining Tuition Installments (3rd–6th) Due",
             "Split based on remaining COA balance. Up to 4 additional installments if COA balance exceeds €800. Final installment due 30 June.",
             False),
            ("Jun – Sep (Year 2 onward)",
             "Permesso di Soggiorno Renewal",
             "Apply to renew permit before expiry. Go to Post Office again with new Kit Giallo. Bring: current Permesso, enrollment certificate, financial proof. Also re-apply for EDISU scholarship at same time.",
             False),
            ("Sep – Oct annually",
             "Gather Fresh Indian Income Documents",
             "Start collecting new ITR, bank statements for the next ISEE Parificato cycle. Get Apostille again on fresh documents. These must be issued in the CURRENT year — prior year documents rejected.",
             False),
        ]
    ),
    (
        "PHASE 5 — PRACTICAL SETUP  |  Weeks 1–3 (No Hard Deadline)",
        C_TEAL,
        [
            ("Week 1",
             "Italian SIM Card",
             "Any phone shop (TIM, Vodafone, WindTre, Iliad). Bring: passport + Codice Fiscale. €5–€15/month plans available. Needed for OTP verifications on Italian government portals.",
             False),
            ("Week 1–2",
             "Open Italian Bank Account",
             "Options: BancoPosta (Post Office), UniCredit, BPER, N26 (online). Bring: passport, Codice Fiscale, Ricevuta, enrollment certificate. Needed to receive EDISU scholarship payments and pay tuition via PagoPA.",
             False),
            ("After ISEE issued",
             "ISEE / ISEEU at CAF for Canteen & Transport Benefits",
             "Some benefits (subsidized canteen, student transport card, reduced museum entry) also require ISEE on file. Ask CAF to authorize benefits when filing ISEE Parificato.",
             False),
        ]
    ),
]

# ── Helper: phase header row ─────────────────────────────────────
def phase_header(label, color):
    return Table(
        [[Paragraph(label, PHASE_STYLE)]],
        colWidths=[PAGE_W - 3*cm],
        style=TableStyle([
            ("BACKGROUND", (0,0), (-1,-1), color),
            ("LEFTPADDING",  (0,0), (-1,-1), 10),
            ("RIGHTPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 10),
            ("TOPPADDING",   (0,0), (-1,-1), 6),
            ("BOTTOMPADDING",(0,0), (-1,-1), 6),
            ("ROUNDEDCORNERS", [4]),
        ])
    )

# ── Helper: single timeline item ────────────────────────────────
def timeline_item(month, title, details, is_critical, phase_color):
    bg = colors.HexColor("#FFF3F3") if is_critical else C_LIGHT
    badge_color = C_RED if is_critical else phase_color

    month_cell = Table(
        [[Paragraph(month, ps("mc",
            fontSize=8, fontName="Helvetica-Bold",
            textColor=C_WHITE, alignment=TA_CENTER, leading=10)
        )],
        [Paragraph("DEADLINE" if is_critical else "", ps("dc",
            fontSize=6, fontName="Helvetica-Bold",
            textColor=C_GOLD if is_critical else badge_color,
            alignment=TA_CENTER, leading=8)
        )]],
        colWidths=[2.8*cm],
        style=TableStyle([
            ("BACKGROUND",   (0,0), (-1,-1), badge_color),
            ("TOPPADDING",   (0,0), (-1,-1), 4),
            ("BOTTOMPADDING",(0,0), (-1,-1), 4),
            ("LEFTPADDING",  (0,0), (-1,-1), 3),
            ("RIGHTPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 3),
            ("VALIGN",       (0,0), (-1,-1), "MIDDLE"),
        ])
    )

    content_cell = Table(
        [
            [Paragraph(title, ITEM_HEAD)],
            [Paragraph(details, ITEM_BODY)],
        ],
        colWidths=[PAGE_W - 3*cm - 2.8*cm - 0.5*cm],
        style=TableStyle([
            ("TOPPADDING",   (0,0), (-1,-1), 2),
            ("BOTTOMPADDING",(0,0), (-1,-1), 2),
            ("LEFTPADDING",  (0,0), (-1,-1), 6),
            ("RIGHTPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 4),
        ])
    )

    row = Table(
        [[month_cell, content_cell]],
        colWidths=[2.8*cm, PAGE_W - 3*cm - 2.8*cm - 0.3*cm],
        style=TableStyle([
            ("BACKGROUND",   (0,0), (-1,-1), bg),
            ("TOPPADDING",   (0,0), (-1,-1), 0),
            ("BOTTOMPADDING",(0,0), (-1,-1), 0),
            ("LEFTPADDING",  (0,0), (-1,-1), 0),
            ("RIGHTPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 0),
            ("VALIGN",       (0,0), (-1,-1), "TOP"),
            ("BOX",          (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.5, colors.HexColor("#CCCCCC")),
        ])
    )
    return row

# ── Build document ───────────────────────────────────────────────
story = []

# ── Title block ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
title_table = Table(
    [
        [Paragraph("INDIAN STUDENT — ITALY MASTER'S DEGREE", TITLE_STYLE)],
        [Paragraph("Complete Deadline Timeline: Visa → ISEE Parificato → EDISU Scholarship → UPO Enrollment", SUB_STYLE)],
        [Paragraph("University of Eastern Piedmont (UPO) · Novara Campus · Academic Year 2026/2027", SUB_STYLE)],
    ],
    colWidths=[PAGE_W - 3*cm],
    style=TableStyle([
        ("BACKGROUND",    (0,0), (-1,-1), C_NAVY),
        ("TOPPADDING",    (0,0), (-1,-1), 10),
        ("BOTTOMPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 10),
        ("LEFTPADDING",   (0,0), (-1,-1), 14),
        ("RIGHTPADDING",  (0,0), (-1,-1), 14),
    ])
)
story.append(title_table)
story.append(Spacer(1, 0.3*cm))

# ── Legend ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
legend_data = [[
    Paragraph("  🔴  RED = Strict Deadline / Critical Action", ps("leg", fontSize=8, fontName="Helvetica-Bold", textColor=C_RED, leading=11)),
    Paragraph("  🔵  Colored badge = Phase-specific step", ps("leg2", fontSize=8, fontName="Helvetica", textColor=C_MUTED, leading=11)),
    Paragraph("  ✅  All fees via PagoPA (Italian payment platform)", ps("leg3", fontSize=8, fontName="Helvetica", textColor=C_MUTED, leading=11)),
]]
legend_tbl = Table(legend_data, colWidths=[(PAGE_W-3*cm)/3]*3,
    style=TableStyle([
        ("BACKGROUND",    (0,0), (-1,-1), colors.HexColor("#FFFDE7")),
        ("BOX",           (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.5, C_GOLD),
        ("TOPPADDING",    (0,0), (-1,-1), 5),
        ("BOTTOMPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 5),
        ("LEFTPADDING",   (0,0), (-1,-1), 8),
    ])
)
story.append(legend_tbl)
story.append(Spacer(1, 0.4*cm))

# ── Phase blocks ────────────────────────────────────────────────
for phase_label, phase_color, items in phases:
    block = [phase_header(phase_label, phase_color), Spacer(1, 0.1*cm)]
    for month, title, details, is_critical in items:
        block.append(timeline_item(month, title, details, is_critical, phase_color))
        block.append(Spacer(1, 0.15*cm))
    block.append(Spacer(1, 0.3*cm))
    story.append(KeepTogether(block[:4]))  # try to keep phase header with first items
    for item in block[4:]:
        story.append(item)

# ── Key Contacts box ────────────────────────────────────────────
story.append(HRFlowable(width="100%", thickness=1, color=C_NAVY))
story.append(Spacer(1, 0.2*cm))

contacts_data = [
    [Paragraph("<b>Key Contacts — UPO Novara</b>", ps("ch", fontSize=9, fontName="Helvetica-Bold", textColor=C_NAVY, leading=12)), "", ""],
    [
        Paragraph("<b>International Office</b><br/>international.students@uniupo.it", NOTE_STYLE),
        Paragraph("<b>EDISU Piemonte (Scholarship)</b><br/>edisu.piemonte.it", NOTE_STYLE),
        Paragraph("<b>CAF (ISEE Parificato)</b><br/>inps.it → find local CAF<br/>Free service", NOTE_STYLE),
    ],
    [
        Paragraph("<b>Agenzia delle Entrate</b><br/>Codice Fiscale (Day 1)", NOTE_STYLE),
        Paragraph("<b>Questura / Post Office</b><br/>Permesso di Soggiorno<br/>Kit Giallo form", NOTE_STYLE),
        Paragraph("<b>ASL Novara</b><br/>Health registration<br/>€700 via F24", NOTE_STYLE),
    ],
]
contacts_tbl = Table(contacts_data,
    colWidths=[(PAGE_W-3*cm)/3]*3,
    style=TableStyle([
        ("BACKGROUND",    (0,0), (2,0), colors.HexColor("#E8F0FE")),
        ("SPAN",          (0,0), (2,0)),
        ("TOPPADDING",    (0,0), (-1,-1), 5),
        ("BOTTOMPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 5),
        ("LEFTPADDING",   (0,0), (-1,-1), 8),
        ("RIGHTPADDING",  (0,0), (-1,-1), 8),
        ("BOX",           (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.5, C_NAVY),
        ("INNERGRID",     (0,1), (-1,-1), 0.3, colors.HexColor("#CCCCCC")),
        ("VALIGN",        (0,0), (-1,-1), "TOP"),
    ])
)
story.append(contacts_tbl)
story.append(Spacer(1, 0.3*cm))

# ── Annual renewal reminder box ─────────────────────────────────
renewal_data = [[
    Paragraph(
        "<b>⚠  ANNUAL RENEWAL REMINDER</b>  —  Both ISEE Parificato AND EDISU Scholarship must be renewed EVERY academic year.<br/>"
        "ISEE Parificato: visit CAF again with fresh documents (current year ITR + bank statements + new Apostille). "
        "EDISU Scholarship: re-apply on edisu.piemonte.it every June–September. "
        "From Year 2 onward: EDISU also requires minimum CFU (exam credits) earned.",
        WARN_STYLE
    )
]]
renewal_tbl = Table(renewal_data, colWidths=[PAGE_W-3*cm],
    style=TableStyle([
        ("BACKGROUND",    (0,0), (-1,-1), colors.HexColor("#FFF3F3")),
        ("BOX",           (0,0), (-1,-1), 1, C_RED),
        ("TOPPADDING",    (0,0), (-1,-1), 8),
        ("BOTTOMPADDING", (0,0), (-1,-1), 8),
        ("LEFTPADDING",   (0,0), (-1,-1), 10),
        ("RIGHTPADDING",  (0,0), (-1,-1), 10),
    ])
)
story.append(renewal_tbl)
story.append(Spacer(1, 0.3*cm))

# ── Footer ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
story.append(HRFlowable(width="100%", thickness=0.5, color=C_MUTED))
story.append(Spacer(1, 0.1*cm))
story.append(Paragraph(
    "Generated July 2026 · University of Eastern Piedmont (UPO) Novara · For Indian (Non-EU) Master's Students · "
    "Always verify deadlines directly with UPO at uniupo.it and EDISU at edisu.piemonte.it",
    FOOTER_STYLE
))

# ── Render ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
doc.build(story)
print(f"PDF created: {OUTPUT}")

cd /home/daytona/workspace/italy-student-timeline && python generate_timeline.py

ls -lh /home/daytona/workspace/italy-student-timeline/Italy_Student_Timeline.pdf