Certified Italian Translation of Malaysian Documents

Oct 18

Short answer: Italian law (DPR 445/2000, article 33) requires a foreign-language document used in Italy to come with an Italian translation certified as conforming to the original, either by the Italian consulate or by an official translator. For Malaysian documents, the Embassy of Italy in Kuala Lumpur certifies the Italian translation when it legalises the document, at EUR 13 per page, and it recognises translations by ITBM, MTA/DBP and Malaysian court translators.

What we do: certified Italian translations of Malay and English documents, covering every stamp including Wisma Putra's, plus the Wisma Putra attestation, and we prepare the set for the Italian Embassy. Our team is certified by ITBM, DBP and the Malaysian Translators Association and includes Kuala Lumpur and Sarawak High Court interpreters. Send your document on WhatsApp and tell us which Italian office asked for it.

Last reviewed: October 2026. For the legalisation chain, see legalising Malaysian documents for Italy.

Who may translate

In Malaysia: the Italian Embassy recognises ITBM, the Malaysian Translators Association or DBP, and Malaysian court translators. For a declaration of value, the translation "can only be obtained" through these agencies recognised by Wisma Putra. The embassy then certifies the translation as conforming.
In Italy: a sworn translation (traduzione giurata or asseverata) is sworn before an Italian court. Some offices, such as certain prefetture for citizenship, accept it, but the Malaysian original still has to be legalised by the Italian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur. Ask the office before you choose this route.

The order

Wisma Putra attests the Malaysian document. Wisma Putra charges RM 20 for civil-status and notarised documents and RM 10 for certified translations, true copies and school certificates; see the legalisation fees tracker.
The Italian translation is made from the attested document, so it includes the Wisma Putra stamp. For a declaration of value, the translation is also attested at Wisma Putra.
The Italian Embassy legalises the document and certifies the translation (EUR 13 per page).

Italian or English?

Visas: the Italian Embassy's visa checklists accept documents in Italian or English.
Universities: many accept English diplomas without a sworn Italian translation, and CIMEA needs no translation for documents in English. See degree and transcript attestation.
Comuni, prefetture, citizenship and marriage: Italian.

What the translation must include

The declaration "per traduzione conforme" (translation conforming to the original).
Every stamp and signature, including Wisma Putra's.
For degrees and transcripts: the front and back of each page and the grading system.
Names spelled exactly as in the passport.

Italian documents for use in Malaysia

Malaysian offices and Wisma Putra need Italian documents in English. Once an Italian document has been legalised, we translate it into English or Malay by translators Wisma Putra accepts, for JPN, the courts and universities; see who can certify a translation in Malaysia.

Our certified translations are covered by our guarantees: if an authority rejects a certified translation we prepared within 30 days of delivery, we re-do it free. Every document you send us, including for a quotation, is covered by our pre-signed client NDA.

Common questions

Will the Italian Embassy accept your Italian translation?

The embassy names ITBM, MTA/DBP and Malaysian court translators, and our team is certified by ITBM, DBP and the Malaysian Translators Association. The embassy then certifies the translation as conforming.

How much does the embassy charge to certify a translation?

EUR 13 per page under the Italian consular tariff, paid in cash in ringgit, on top of the legalisation fee.

Do I need an Italian translation for a university?

Often not, if the diploma is in English; CIMEA also needs no translation for English documents. A declaration of value needs an Italian translation of the front and back and the grading system.

Can I have it translated in Italy instead?

Some offices accept a sworn translation made at an Italian court, but the original must still be legalised by the Italian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur. Check with the office first.

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