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What is Europass?

Europass is a new initiative which aims to help people make their skills and qualifications clearly and easily understood in Europe, thus facilitating the mobility of both learners and workers.

Is Europass of benefit to me?

Europass can help you describe your education, skills and competences whether you are looking for a job in your own country or abroad or are applying for further education or training. Each of the five Europass documents has a standardised user friendly structure designed to help you present your skills and competences in a clear and understandable manner.

How do I obtain the Europass documents?

There are five Europass documents, each of which is obtained in a different manner. Some of the documents are completed independently while others are completed by a competent authority on an individual's behalf. Please choose the link to each of the documents to see how you may obtain it:

How much does Europass cost?

There is no fee for any of the Europass documents, they are all available free of charge.

Where is Europass available?

The Europass portfolio is available in the 25 member States of the European Union, EFTA/EEA countries and candidate countries.