Apostille Services for Italy

Are you planning to travel, study, work, or get married in Italy and need to legalize your Indian documents? As a signatory of the Hague Apostille Convention, Italy requires Indian-origin documents to be apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for legal use. At GloboPrime Attestation, we offer reliable apostille services for Italy whether it’s for degree certificates, marriage certificates, birth certificates, or commercial documents we help you get them legalized fast and accurately.

MEA Attestation & Legalization from India

What is an Apostille?

An Apostille is a certification issued by a country’s designated authority (in India, the Ministry of External Affairs) to authenticate public documents for use in countries that are also members of the Hague Apostille Convention. It is a square-shaped sticker with a unique identification number, confirming the authenticity of the signature, the capacity in which the person signing the document acted, and, where appropriate, the identity of the seal or stamp on the document.

Why is Apostille Required for Italy?

The Italian government requires an Apostille stamp on Indian documents to ensure their legitimacy and authenticity for various purposes, including:

  • Visa Applications: Work visas, student visas, residency visas, family reunion visas.
  • Education: Admission to Italian educational institutions (often requires a Declaration of Value – DOV, in addition to Apostille).
  • Employment: Seeking jobs or professional purposes.
  • Business: Establishing a business, import/export activities.
  • Personal Matters: Marriage registration, birth registration, etc.
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Required Documents for Apostille

To initiate the Apostille process, you will typically need:

  • Original document(s) to be apostilled.
  • Photocopy of the original document(s).
  • Photocopy of your valid passport (first and last pages).
  • Photocopy of your Aadhaar Card (if applicable).
  • Passport-sized photographs (may be required by some agencies).
  • For commercial documents: A covering letter on the company’s letterhead, duly stamped and signed by the authorized signatory, stating the reason for attestation.
  • For educational/work purposes: Copies of semester results, offer letters, or employment letters might be required.

Declaration of Value (DOV) and Translation

Declaration of Value (DOV): For educational certificates, especially for higher education or work visas in Italy, a Declaration of Value (Dichiarazione di Valore) from the Italian Embassy/Consulate in India is often a mandatory requirement in addition to the Apostille. This document certifies the value of your foreign qualification in the Italian education system.

Translation: After your documents are apostilled, they may need to be translated into Italian or English. The Italian Embassy/Consulate or VFS Global may require the translation to be attested for conformity. It is advisable to use translators from their reference list.

The Apostille Process from India for Italy

The process generally involves a series of authentications before the final Apostille is affixed by the MEA. While specific steps can vary slightly based on the document type and issuing state, the common procedure is:

Notary Attestation:
This is typically the first step for all documents. A local Notary Public attests the document, confirming its authenticity.

State Level Authentication:

For Educational Documents: Authentication by the State Human Resource Department (HRD) of the state from where the educational document was issued.

For Personal Documents: Authentication by the State Home Department (Home Department/General Administrative Department – GAD) or Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM). The SDM attestation is often a faster alternative to the Home Department.

For Commercial Documents: Authentication by the respective Chamber of Commerce.

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Apostille:
Once the document has been authenticated by the relevant state authority, it is submitted to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India.

The MEA then affixes the Apostille sticker on the reverse side of the document, which includes a unique computer-generated identification number.

Important Note: The MEA does not directly accept documents from individuals. All documents must be submitted through designated outsourced agencies.

Where to Get Apostille Services for Italy

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, does not directly accept documents from individuals for apostille services. To complete the apostille process legally, applicants must submit documents through an authorized outsourcing service provider.

At GloboPrime India, we provide end-to-end apostille services for Italy, handling everything from document collection and verification to MEA apostille and certified translation (if needed).

Apostille for Italy by Visa Category

Visa Type Required Documents
Student Visa Degree, transcripts, birth certificate, admission proof
Work Visa Degree, experience letter, PCC, job offer letter
Spouse Visa Marriage certificate, birth certificate, PCC
Business Visa Company documents, POA, trade agreements
Residency All identity and status documents
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