Italy is now accepting certain UK-based ski instructor qualifications
in ItalyTrade barrier summary
The UK government has supported the British Association of Snowsport Instructors (BASI) to negotiate a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with relevant counterparts in Italy. The MoU sets out streamlined testing procedures and agrees on the equivalence of safety tests for the BASI ski level 4 International Ski Teacher Diploma (ISTD) qualification.
Sectors affected
- Sports economy
- Financial and professional services
- Consumer and retail
Resolved
Yes - September 2024
Date reported
19 September 2023
Last updated
7 August 2025
Public ID
PID-9MKKWB
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