The European institutions have established a mechanism for the recognition of diplomas, degrees and qualifications obtained in countries within the EU and the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway), in Switzerland (Italian Law No 36/200 transposing the Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation of 21 June 1999) and in countries outside the European Union, in relation to all regulated professions, namely those professions that may be undertaken only in accordance with the relevant national legislation.
The Directorate General for Active labour policies within the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies is responsible for:
- the recognition in Italy of professional qualifications obtained abroad for beauticians,steam generator operators (Levels I, II, III and IV) and thermal power plant operators; for the later two qualifications, the Directorate General for Active labour policies works with the Health and Safety Department and the National Labour Inspectorate.
On the basis of the legislation currently applicable in Italy, the recognition of the individual professional qualifications of aesthetic masseur, nail technician, nail reconstruction specialist or other professionals working in the beauty sector is not possible, because these professions are not individually regulated.
- the issuing of certificates of compliance for professional qualifications obtained in Italy, for the purposes of free movement in the EU, Switzerland and the EEA (European Economic Area).
RECOGNITION OF QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED ABROAD IN THE CASE OF ESTABLISHMENT
The online procedure for the recognition of qualifications obtained in European and non-European countries can be accessed using the following link.
The following must be attached:
- documentation on the professional qualification;
- certificate/diploma/degree, mandatory if the profession is regulated in the country of origin; copy of the academic qualification for the activity requested, issued by a public or private institution in the country of origin, accompanied by a description of the study programme required for the qualification, with details of the subjects covered and the hours of theoretical and practical training completed;
- details of enrolment in the professional register if the profession is regulated in the country of origin and membership of a register is required;
- declaration of absence of criminal/professional impediments (mandatory for liberal professions);
- documentation on professional experience;
- documentation relating to professional experience acquired in the last 10 years in the form of tax documentation for the qualification concerned and the periods covered or a certificate from the relevant body in the Member State of origin indicating the nature and duration of the activity performed;
- identity document;
- the 16-euro stamp duty, which must be paid to request recognition of the qualification, can be done so through the PagoPA payment platform, which is activated exclusively by electronic procedure. Only after notification of payment, is it possible send the request.
- residence permit (for non-EU nationals already resident in Italy).
For qualifications obtained in non-EU countries, a "Declaration of equivalence" issued by the Italian diplomatic/consular representation in the country where the qualification is issued is also required. That declaration must indicate the following:
- the legal status and level of the institution that issued the qualification and content (course);
- that the applicant duly completed the course of study in the country of origin, specifying the number of years of study required by that country's rules for successful completion thereof;
- the value of the qualification in terms of gaining access, in that country, to the professional activity corresponding to the activity for which recognition is sought in Italy;
- whether the profession is regulated and which State bodies or authorities, if any, are responsible for supervising the profession in that country;
- whether the applicant meets the requirements laid down in that country's legislation for practising the profession.
Documents, diplomas, certifications, and certificates of professional qualification for which recognition is requested, if written in a foreign language other than English, French or Spanish, must be accompanied by an Italian translation:
For qualifications obtained in the EU, the following are accepted:
- simple translations accompanied by the substitutive declaration of the deed of notoriety;
- certified translations written by a third-party translator recognized by the Member State of origin or another State within the European Union
For titles and qualifications obtained in non-EU countries, translations must comply with the original text certified by the consular authority or an official translator or submit the relative 'Apostille '.
Issuing of certificates of compliance for qualifications obtained in Italy
A certificate of compliance for the purposes of free movement in EU countries, Switzerland and countries within the EEA (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) may be requested by EU and non-EU nationals with qualifications obtained in Italy as beauticians, steam generator operators (levels I, II, III and IV) and thermal power plant operators.
Information about the procedure to be used to obtain certificates of compliance is available from the following link.
The following must be attached:
- documentation on the professional qualification (certificate/diploma/degree);
- identity document;
- residence permit (for non-EU nationals already resident in Italy);
- the 16-euro stamp duty, which must be paid to request recognition of the qualification, can be done so through the PagoPA payment platform, which is activated exclusively by electronic procedure. Only after notification of payment, is it possible send the request.
TEMPORARY AND OCCASIONAL PROVISION OF SERVICES UNDER THE FREEDOM TO PROVIDE SERVICES
All citizens legally established in another Member State of the European Union, the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) or in Switzerland may pursue their profession in Italy on a temporary and occasional basis.
A person is permanently established in a State if he/she meet all the conditions for practising a profession in a Member State and he/she is not subject to any prohibition, even temporary, on the exercise of that profession.
For professions that are not regulated in the State of origin, it is necessary to prove one year of professional experience over the last ten years. Before providing services in Italy for the first time, the professional must submit a prior declaration to the competent Italian Authority accompanied by the supporting documentation required by Directive 2005/36/EC, as amended by Directive 2013/55/EC.
It should be noted that for the professions under the responsibility of the Ministry of Labour - Department for Labour, Social Security, Insurance and Health and Safety in the Workplace - Directorate-General for Active Labour Policies ( beautician, steam generator operator (liv. I, II, III and IV) and conductor of heating systems), a prior check of the professional qualification may be carried out before allowing to provide the temporary and occasional service.
No later than one month after receipt of the declaration and the required documents, the provider will be notified whether his or her professional qualifications will be examined.
In case of verification of qualifications, a test may be requested if there are substantial differences between the training obtained in the State of origin and those required by the Italian legislation.
Before running the test, an assessment of professional experience and/or continuous professional development or any other training has to be made to compensate these differences.
This Administration will communicate the outcome of the preliminary activity within a period that may vary from one month to four months, the period shall run from the day of receipt of the application completed with all the documentation require , the duration of the period depending on whether or not qualification verification is carried out
The form for 'prior declaration of temporary and occasional provision of services where the service provider moves' is available from the following link.
The following must be attached:
- documentation on professional experience;
- certificate/diploma/degree, mandatory if the profession is regulated in the country of origin;
- details of enrolment in the professional register if the profession is regulated in the country of origin and membership of a register is required;
- a document attesting that the service provider is legally established in the country of origin and is not prohibited from performing the profession concerned, even temporarily (such as, where it exists, a copy of a professional licence, or an extract from the companies' register, or a certificate from a professional association, etc.). The document must indicate the profession concerned; if this is not available, the service provider must submit an extract from the criminal record, a certificate from a judicial or police authority, etc;
- documentation relating to professional experience acquired in the last 10 years in the form of tax documentation for the qualification concerned and the periods covered or a certificate from the relevant body in the Member State of origin indicating the nature and duration of the activity performed;
- a copy of an identity document;
- information on any professional indemnity insurance (insurance cover or similar means of personal or collective protection with regard to professional liability);
- the 16-euro stamp duty, which must be paid to request recognition of the qualification, can be done so through the PagoPA payment platform, which is activated exclusively by electronic procedure. Only after notification of payment, is it possible send the request.
Requests for recognition of qualifications, certificates of compliance and declarations of temporary and occasional provision of services can only be submitted using the online platform.
Legislation
- European Law No 37 of 3 May 2019 (European Law 2018).
- Legislative Decree No 15 of 28 January 2016 – implementation of Directive 2013/55/EU on the recognition of professional qualifications, and of Regulation (EU) No 1024/2012.
- Directive 2013/55/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 November 2013 amending Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications and Regulation (EU) No 1024/2012 on administrative cooperation through the Internal Market Information System ('the IMI Regulation').
- Legislative Decree No 206 of 9 November 2007 – implementation of Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications and Directive 2006/100/EC adapting certain Directives in the field of freedom of movement of persons, by reason of the accession of Bulgaria and Romania.
- Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications.
- Law No 1 of 4 January 1990 regulating the profession of beautician.
For information:
Ph. +39 06 46835840
The phone number is active only on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Mail: riconoscimentoqualifiche@lavoro.gov.it
Certified email: riconoscimentoqualifiche@pec.lavoro.gov.it
