How do I apostille and translate US documents for Italy's nomad visa?
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Get an apostille from the Secretary of State of the state that issued or notarised the document (birth and marriage certificates, notarised diploma copies, notarised employer letters), or from the US Department of State's Office of Authentications for federal documents such as an FBI check. Then have each document and its apostille translated into Italian, with the translation certified as conforming to the original.
| Document | Apostille from | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Birth / marriage certificate | Secretary of State of the issuing state | Order a fresh certified copy |
| Diploma / transcript | Secretary of State (after notarised copy) | Same state as the notary |
| Employer letters and declaration | Secretary of State (after notarisation) | Notarise in a state with fast apostilles |
| FBI Identity History Summary | US Department of State | Request the FBI check with the signature/seal needed |
| Tax returns / bank statements | Usually not apostilled | Check your consulate |
Italian translations
- Consulate sheets require a translation into Italian certified as conforming to the original.
- Some consulates keep a list of reference translators; check your consulate's page.
- Translate the apostille too.
Quick answers
- Do I need an apostille for every document?
- Consulates ask for foreign public documents to be apostilled (or legalised). Private documents become apostillable once notarised.
- Can I translate documents myself?
- No. Use a translator whose translation can be certified as conforming, following your consulate's rules.
- How long are apostilles valid?
- Apostilles don't expire, but the underlying document may need to be recent (e.g. police checks).
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Sources
- US Department of State: Office of Authentications (apostilles for federal documents)
- Embassy of Italy in Zagreb: digital nomads requirements (EN/IT, PDF)
- Embassy of Italy in Chisinau: digital nomad and remote worker visas (IT, PDF)
- Embassy of Italy in Tunis: information sheet, digital nomad work visa (IT, PDF, 2026)
Checked: . Rules change; confirm current values on the official pages above before you file.