Frequently Asked Questions
We Try to Answer Your Questions Before You Ask Them
APOSTILLE
Q: What’s the Apostille? How does it work?
Q: Where do I process the Apostille?
Q: Is the TRANSLATION of Apostilled documents still required?
A: YES! Translations to Italian of PH documents are still a requirement if they will be used in Italy. TRANSLATIONS to Italian of documents legalized with the Apostille can be done in MANILA (e.g. by The Philippine Italian Association) or in Italy, by court translators (the Philippine Italian Association partners with court translators in Italy, who can comply with the PIA’s price list). Same applies to Italian documents: they need to be translated to English in order to be used in the Philippines.
Q: Does PIA also process PSA documents and have them legalized through Apostille by the DFA?
A: Yes, email us to get a proper quotation.
APPLICATIONS FOR ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP
Q: What are the required documents to be translated for Italian Citizenship applications?
Q: With the current policy of the Italian Embassy, can I have the translations of my documents certified by the Italian Embassy?
A: No, the translation of documents to be used in Italy have to be Asseverated in Italy. However did you know that the PIA offers a worry-free service traduzione asseverazione?
CHANGE OF CIVIL STATUS
Q: What are the documents requested by the Italian Embassy to register my change of civil status?
DRIVING LICENSE
Q: How can I convert my Italian driving license into a Philippine one?
MARRIAGE
Q: How can I register my marriage in the Philippines? What documents do I need?
Q: How can I register my marriage in Italy? What documents do I need?
Q: What are the requirements for Legal Capacity?
PAYMENT
Q: Can I pay for my translations online? Yes! But ask for a quotation first.
PENSION (Italian)
Q: I have a problem with the INPS can I ask PIA?
A: Yes!
Q: I worked in Italy. Can I ask PIA to check if I can receive my Italian pension?
A: Yes!
PETITION (in Italy)
Q: What are the documents required to request the Italian Petition (or Family reunion)?
POLICE CLEARANCE (Italian)
PSA
Q: Does PIA also process PSA documents and have them legalized through Apostille by the DFA?
A: Yes, you can email us to get a proper quotation
RE-ENTRY VISA
Q: What are the documents required for a re-entry visa to Italy?
RENEWAL PERMESSO DI SOGGIORNO
Q: What are the Philippine documents required to renew my permesso di soggiorno?
STUDY IN ITALY
Q: What are the requirements to study in Italy?
Q: What is Dichiarazione di Valore?
VALIDITY OF A DOCUMENT
Q: How long will my PH document be valid in Italy?
A: PSA and NBI documents are valid for 6 months only, from the date of issuance. School docs and other certifications are valid for one year.
OTHER QUESTIONS:
Q: Is PIA translations accepted by the Italian Embassy?
A: Yes!
Q: I lost my Italian documents (permesso di soggiorno, carta identita, passport, etc.) , what should I do?
A: You need to go to the nearest police station and file a report. (Get a copy of the police blotter, then go to the nearest lawyer and execute an affidavit of loss, then submit these two to the PIA for translations and then to the Italian Embassy Consular Section.)
Q: How can I reacquire my Filipino citizenship?
Q: Can I regain my Italian citizenship?
Q: Can I register my Civil Union/Partnership in Italy?
A: Yes