Studying, working or joining family in Italy? Egyptian documents used in Italy must be presented in Italian — and for many applications the translation must be certified by the Italian Embassy in Cairo. COT Translation provides certified Arabic ⇄ Italian and English ⇄ Italian translation, prepared for the Embassy's legalization requirements, by specialist human translators since 1992.
Thanaweya Amma, degrees and transcripts for Universitaly pre-enrolment, the Declaration of Value and the study visa — including medicine and engineering programmes.
Degrees, experience letters, police clearance and contracts for work visas, the permesso di soggiorno and professional registration.
Birth, marriage and divorce certificates and family records for family reunification, marriage in Italy or registering civil events.
Egyptian civil certificates that Italian nationals must register with their comune (AIRE and civil status records).
Contracts, commercial registers, powers of attorney and court judgments for companies and individuals dealing with Italy.
Italian certificates, diplomas and legal documents translated into Arabic for use with Egyptian authorities.
According to the Italian Embassy in Cairo, Egyptian documents for use in Italy follow this order:
Egyptian students applying to Italian universities typically need:
The Italian study-visa checklist asks for education certificates legalized by the Consular Office of the Italian Embassy in Cairo, plus the Declaration of Value where the university requires it. Read our full guide to Italy student visa requirements for Egyptians.
Send us your university or visa checklist on WhatsApp. We'll confirm which documents need Italian translation, the right format and the delivery time — before you pay anything.
| Document | Typically needed for |
|---|---|
| Thanaweya Amma & school certificates | Universitaly pre-enrolment, bachelor's admission, Declaration of Value |
| University degrees, transcripts & syllabi | Master's admission, recognition, professional registration |
| Birth, marriage & divorce certificates | Family reunification, marriage in Italy, registration with the comune |
| Family and individual civil records | Residence permits, citizenship and family files |
| Police clearance certificate (Fiche) | Work visas, residence permits |
| Bank statements & sponsor letters | Proof of financial means for study and visit visas |
| Experience letters & employment contracts | Work visas and job applications |
| Driving licence | Licence conversion in Italy |
| Contracts, POAs, commercial registers & judgments | Business, property and legal matters |
| Medical reports | Treatment in Italy, insurance claims |
Every Italian translation is prepared by a translator specialised in the document type and reviewed by a second linguist before certification.
Fast delivery: short documents such as certificates, IDs and bank statements can often be ready the same day, while larger files are scheduled according to their size. Plan ahead during the Universitaly and study-visa season, when Embassy and VFS appointments fill quickly.
The price depends on the document type, the number of pages and words, the language pair (Arabic ⇄ Italian or English ⇄ Italian) and urgency. Send a clear photo on WhatsApp and you'll receive an exact quote in minutes.
For many uses in Italy, yes. The Italian Embassy in Cairo certifies that the Italian translation conforms to the original, after the original has been legalized by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Applications are submitted through VFS Global in Cairo or Alexandria.
The original document is legalized by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs first, then translated into Italian and submitted to the Italian Embassy with the original.
Many do. Several Italian universities accept certificates and transcripts issued in English without translation, while Arabic documents need an Italian translation. Check your university's requirements or send them to us.
It is a document issued by the Italian Embassy describing the value of your qualification in the Egyptian education system. Many universities also accept a CIMEA statement of comparability instead.
Short documents such as certificates and IDs can often be delivered the same day. Larger files are scheduled according to their size, and we confirm the delivery date with your quote.
Yes. We translate Italian certificates, diplomas, contracts and court documents into Arabic for use with Egyptian authorities.
Arabic ⇄ Italian · English ⇄ Italian · prepared for the Italian Embassy, Italian universities and authorities.