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Foreigners meeting the requirements may apply for Italian citizenship by presenting a series of Italian and foreign documents. It is currently possible to become an Italian citizen in three ways: through marriage or civil union with an Italian citizen, through permanent residency in Italy or through descent from Italian ancestors who emigrated abroad. There are […]

Authentication is a stamp applied to a document by a public authority attesting to the authenticity of a signature. Not all signatures can be authenticated in this way – only those of public officials who lodge them with special registries. Authentication is a procedure that exists in Italy and abroad, with different rules and methods, […]

The Italian state or academic training bodies may request the recognition of foreign degrees and diplomas for those wishing to continue their studies or work in Italy. Recognition of a diploma, degree or professional qualification is usually necessary in the following cases: to continue studies started abroad in Italy. In this case the certificate received […]

How, where and when you need to certify a translation. We have gathered all the information and frequently asked questions here. If the document to be translated is an official document to be submitted to an Italian or foreign authority, a certified or sworn translation is required. In Italy, translators may swear […]