Moving to Canada from Italy?
Which Italian Documents Need to Be Translated? If you are planning to move from Italy to Canada, one of the first things you will discover is that immigration involves a lot of paperwork. Depending on your immigration program and personal circumstances, you may need to provide
Continue ReadingDo you need a sworn translation of your license?
Who Needs a Sworn Translation of Their Driver’s License in Italy? 6 Common Situations Every week, we help travelers from non-EU countries who need a sworn translation of their driver’s license to rent a car in Italy. In many cases, they assumed their foreign driver’s license
Continue ReadingDriving in Italy With a Foreign License
If you are planning to drive in Italy with a foreign driver’s license, you may need more than your original license. Depending on where your license was issued and whether you are visiting Italy or are a resident, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP)
Continue ReadingThe Italian Supreme Court Overturns the “Minor Issue”
What It Means for Italian Citizenship Applicants For thousands of families pursuing Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis), one of the most frustrating legal obstacles in recent years has been the so-called “minor issue.” Now, in a landmark decision, Italy’s Supreme Court (the Court of Cassation)
Continue ReadingStudying abroad for Italian university students
Dreaming of Studying Abroad? Here’s What Italian Students Need to Know Before Applying For many Italian students, studying abroad is more than a dream—it’s the beginning of an exciting international career. Whether you’re hoping to earn your undergraduate degree in the United States, Canada, Sweden, Denmark,
Continue ReadingGetting Married in Tuscany as Foreigners: Required Documents and Translations
Are you dreaming of a wedding in Tuscany? Perhaps among the vineyards of Chianti, the hills of Val d’Orcia, or at a historic villa in Florence? Tuscany is one of the world’s most romantic wedding destinations. But before saying “I do,” foreign couples must prepare the
Continue ReadingApplying to a Postgraduate Program in Europe? Don’t Forget Your Transcript Translation
For many Italian students, applying to a postgraduate program abroad is an exciting next step. Whether you are pursuing a master’s degree, PhD, MBA, Erasmus Mundus program, or professional specialization, universities across Europe, the United States, and Canada often require official academic documents in English —
Continue ReadingApplying for a UK Passport for a Child Born in Italy to a British Parent
If your child was born in Italy and you’re a British parent, getting their first UK passport is a key step, but it’s not always as simple as it sounds. Between citizenship rules, Brexit-related travel changes, and strict documentation requirements, many families encounter delays, especially with
Continue ReadingItalian Language Division newsletter
I am pleased to have been on the editorial board and wrote an article for the relaunched newsletter for the Italian Language Division of the American Translators Association. Read the whole newsletter here: Tradurre, Italian Language Division newsletter. Here’s my article. Faraway, so close – Drawing
Continue ReadingBursting out on Girl in Florence
I was delighted to be a guest blogger on one of Florence’s top blogs: Girl in Florence. I wrote about my experience in Florence, especially with meeting new people, and about Speakeasy Multilingual Happy Hours, language exchange events I organize in Florence. Read my post here:
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