Failure to connect electronically to the interview, on the established date and time, or late connection, even if due to force majeure, will be considered as a waiver of participation in the selection. The candidate declared winner of the selection who has obtained abroad the qualifications required in Article 3 above , if these qualifications have not already been declared equivalent in accordance with the legislation in force, must send to the Teaching Staff Management Service, before signing the contract or they will forfeit the right to sign it: For non-EU candidates who are not yet in possession of an Italian Residence Permit, this submission must be compulsorily carried out before the starting of activity. Non-EU candidate declared winner of the selection procedure and who obtained the qualification listed in Article 3 above in Italy and who, on the date of the application's submission do not yet has a residence permit in Italy , must provide the originals or copies authenticated by Italian Authorities of the academic qualifications obtained in Italy which are required for admission to this selection procedure (Art. 3 of the Call) to the Teaching Staff Management Service before the starting of the activity. Non-EU candidate who, at the date of the application's submission, do not yet has a residence permit in Italy , if declared winner of the selection procedure, must compulsorily obtain authorisation from the Prefecture, which is necessary to apply for an entry visa. Activities can only commence after the above- mentioned visa has been presented to the Visiting Professor Welcome Office. Failure to provide the document will make it impossible to commence the activity.