Degree Recognition in Italy • Dichiarazione di valore
Comprehensive guide to the recognition of Slovak education in Italy (Dichiarazione di valore in loco, nostrification, and direct academic recognition) with complete provision of Apostille certificates and sworn translation into Italian turnkey.
Client Situation:
Graduates of Slovak secondary schools and universities planning to continue their studies at Italian universities (enrollment in bachelor, master, or doctoral programs), apply for regulated profession recognition (healthcare – doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, teachers, lawyers, engineers through relevant Italian ministries), or obtain employment in Italy must undergo the official recognition process for foreign educational qualifications.
Two Key Pillars of Recognition in Italy:
1. Dichiarazione di valore in loco (Declaration of Value):
An official document issued exclusively by the consular department of the Embassy of the Italian Republic in Bratislava. It confirms the legal status of the issuing school, qualification level achieved, duration of study, and its equivalent in the Italian education system.
2. CIMEA Platform (Attestato di Comparabilità):
For admission to several Italian universities, digital comparability statements and verification via the Italian national agency CIMEA can be utilized as an alternative.
What Slovak Documents You Need:
The application requires the university diploma (or graduation certificate) along with the Diploma Supplement or Transcript of Records. Each document must undergo complete legalization: Apostille on original, notarized copy with second Apostille, sworn Italian translation bound with a tricolor ribbon, and a final Apostille on the translation itself.
For a detailed technical overview of Apostilles on educational documents, please visit our guide: [Apostille on Education Documents for Italy](/en/situations/education-documents-italy-apostille).
Turnkey Package:
Legalization Center prepares complete documentation: Apostille on original (120 €), notarized copy with second Apostille (70 €), official sworn Italian translation (35 € / standard page), and Apostille on translation (60 €). Processing time is approximately 3 – 4 weeks (this authentication process unfortunately cannot be expedited). With this complete package, you can seamlessly submit your application at the Embassy or directly to the Italian university.
Client query and legal basis
How to proceed with degree recognition in Italy and what document authentication do Italian authorities and universities require?
The Embassy of the Italian Republic in Bratislava, Italian universities, and ministries do not accept Slovak educational documents without complete multi-stage legalization. Italy strictly requires an Apostille certificate on the original, a notarized copy with a second Apostille, a sworn translation into Italian, and specifically an Apostille certificate on the sworn translation itself. Without this procedure, Italian institutions will not issue a statement of comparability (Dichiarazione di valore) and will reject the application for degree recognition.
Step-by-step procedure: How to resolve the matter safely
1. Preparation and delivery of educational documents to Legalization Center Bratislava (Client ➔ Legalization Center Bratislava)
To secure the entire legalization, deliver the original diploma or secondary school leaving certificate along with the Diploma Supplement or Transcript of Records to our office in Bratislava (Pluhová 17) or send them by registered post / courier.
2. Securing the Apostille certificate on the original of each educational document (Legalization Center Bratislava)
We obtain the international Apostille certificate under the Hague Convention directly on the original diploma and Diploma Supplement. You do not need to attend ministries or handle administrative formalities – we manage the entire agenda and statutory fees.
3. Preparation of certified notarial copies and second Apostille certificates (Legalization Center Bratislava)
From the apostilled original documents, we arrange officially certified copies at a notary and secure a second international Apostille certificate on each notarial clause. This procedure protects your original diplomas.
4. Sworn translation into Italian and Apostille certificate on the translation (Legalization Center Bratislava & Sworn Translator MS SR)
An authorized court translator prepares a complete certified translation into Italian (35 € / standard page) and binds it with a tricolor ribbon and seal. Next, we secure an Apostille certificate on the sworn translation itself (60 € / document), as strictly mandated by Italian authorities.
5. Submission of documents to the Embassy of Italy or Italian university (Embassy of the Italian Republic / Italian University)
With the completed, fully apostilled, and translated package, you submit your application for Dichiarazione di valore in loco at the Embassy of the Italian Republic in Bratislava or submit the documents directly to the receiving university in Italy.
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