Italy

Lie Detector Test in Italy

The Polygraph Examiners Union of Ukraine (SPU) provides certified polygraph testing in Italy — at our Milan office or at your location anywhere in the country. Preliminary results on the day of the test.

Office in Milan + nationwide travel
95–98% accuracy
Same-day results
Free consultation
Book a test +38 067 730 99 00

In short: a lie detector test in Italy costs from 100 €, takes 1.5–2.5 hours and delivers 95–98% accuracy. SPU examiners work at the Milan office (Corso Europa 15) or travel to any Italian city. Verbal results are given right after the session; the official written report follows in 3–5 business days. Every examiner is listed in the official Register of Polygraph Examiners of Ukraine. The preliminary consultation is free.

800+
Clients across Europe
15+
Years of SPU experience
95–98%
Testing accuracy
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Certified SPU examiners

When People in Italy Order a Polygraph Test

Lie detector test in Italy — SPU examiner conducting a polygraph session

Italy is home to one of the largest Ukrainian communities in Europe, alongside thousands of international families and businesses. Questions of trust do not disappear with relocation — they often become sharper: long-distance relationships, mixed-language teams, money sent between countries, household staff you barely know.

These questions are especially close for the many Ukrainian and Eastern-European families who have settled across Italy in recent years. When people are divided between countries, doubts are hard to settle over the phone, and business is done far from home. Below are the situations people ask us about most often.

Family & personal

Suspicion of infidelity, hidden debts, a conflict stuck in endless arguments. Get an answer instead of guessing.

Infidelity test →
Personnel & screening

Pre-employment screening, investigations of theft and leaks, checks of staff with access to money.

Personnel screening →
Legal matters

Forensic psychophysiological testing, examinations for court use, refuting false accusations.

Forensic testing →
Business partners

Checking the reliability of a partner or borrower before a deal or a loan.

Borrower assessment →
Domestic staff

Vetting nannies, housekeepers, guards and drivers. Protect your home and family.

Staff vetting →
Teenagers & family

Substance use, thefts at home, dangerous social circles — clarified delicately.

Teen testing →

Families Split Across Borders

Emigration puts trust to the test. One partner works in Italy while the other stays home, or the whole family relocates while relationships and business ties remain in another country. Months or years apart are rarely settled by phone — and accusations at a distance only deepen the doubt.

A lie detector test here is not a way to "catch" someone but a way to restore clarity. Often it is the result confirming faithfulness that becomes the turning point: the couple stops living in suspicion. We run such tests with the utmost care — only with voluntary written consent, without pressure, and with the right to decline any question. Where it helps, the examiner speaks with the client in their native language to ease the tension.

It is worth stressing that a polygraph in family matters is a tool of clarity, not punishment. We never pressure anyone into a test and never work behind a second person's back: the check is possible only by informed consent. Often the very willingness to take the test already removes half of the tension, while the result either restores trust or opens the way to an honest conversation without mutual accusations.

How a Polygraph Session Works
Modern polygraph equipment used for lie detector tests

A polygraph simultaneously records several physiological indicators: breathing, pulse, blood pressure and electrodermal activity. An attempt to deceive triggers involuntary reactions that cannot be consciously controlled.

SPU examiners follow the standardized CQT and CIT methodologies used by the FBI, CIA and police services. Accuracy under protocol — 95–98%.

1
Pre-test interview — 30–40 min

Clarifying the situation and agreeing on question wording. The examinee sees every question in advance — no surprises.

2
Sensor setup

Safe and painless. Sensors record physiological parameters throughout the test.

3
Testing — 40–60 min

A series of yes/no questions with several repetitions for reliability.

4
Results

A verbal preliminary conclusion right after the test. The official written report follows in 3–5 business days.

What a Polygraph Measures and Why It Is Trusted

Contrary to the myths, a polygraph does not detect "a lie" directly and does not read minds. It records how physiological reactions change across different categories of questions and compares them with one another. Readings are taken on four channels at once, and it is the involuntary nature of these reactions that makes the method informative: the body responds faster than a person can think an answer through.

The conclusion is not based on a single spike but on a stable pattern — how consistently and strongly the body reacts to relevant topics compared with control ones. Several repetitions and the combination of channels filter out ordinary nervousness, while deliberate attempts to "beat" the device only show up more clearly on the chart. That is why the examiner's result rests on the whole picture, not on one impression.

Lie Detector Test Prices in Italy

Polygraph examiner consultation in Italy before a lie detector test

The price depends on the type of test and the number of topics examined. The preliminary phone consultation is free. We accept cash, card payments and invoicing for corporate clients.

ServiceBest forPrice, EUR
Marital infidelity testCouples130 – 230 €
Resolving family conflictsFamilies130 – 400 €
Pre-marriage checkFuture spouses130 – 230 €
Theft detectionIndividuals, business130 – 230 €
Internal corporate investigationBusiness170 – 330 €
Personnel screening (pre-employment)Business100 – 170 €
Scheduled personnel checkBusiness100 – 170 €
Borrower solvency assessmentBusiness, individuals100 – 230 €
Forensic psychophysiological testingLegal matters130 €
Testing at a lawyer's requestLegal matters130 €
Domestic staff vettingHouseholds100 – 170 €
Teen testingParents130 €
Examiner travel across ItalyEveryonefrom 100 €
Official written reportOn request50 €

Prices are indicative. The exact price is confirmed only after the free preliminary consultation — it depends on the number of topics and the testing location.

SPU vs a Private Examiner
CriterionSPUPrivate examiner
Certification & registry✓ Official registerUnknown
MethodologyCQT + CIT, standardizedDepends on the examiner
Legal weight of the reportOfficial examinationDepends on accreditation
AccountabilityCollegialPersonal
ConfidentialityDocumented procedureNot regulated

SPU Examiners Working in Italy

Certified SPU polygraph examiner working in Italy

Tests in Italy are conducted by certified examiners of the Polygraph Examiners Union of Ukraine. The choice of examiner depends on the nature of your request.

Dmytro Kulinich

SPU polygraph examiner · corporate & legal cases
  • 11 years of experience
  • Corporate investigations
  • Staff screening
  • Litigation-related examinations

Anna Ulunova

SPU polygraph examiner · family & personal matters
  • 6 years of experience
  • Family and domestic issues
  • Marital infidelity tests
  • Delicate personal situations

Not sure which test format you need? Describe your situation — the advice is free.

Get a consultation

Real Situations from Our Practice in Italy

A restaurant in Milan: cash shortages

The owner of a family restaurant noticed regular cash discrepancies. Suspicion fell on three employees, each denying involvement. A polygraph screening of the staff identified the person responsible — and cleared the other two, preserving the team. The owner received a written report that supported a calm, private decision without public accusations.

A long-distance marriage under strain

A Ukrainian woman working in Rome began doubting her husband's fidelity back home. Mutual accusations were destroying the family. Both agreed to take an infidelity test during his visit to Italy. The results gave a clear answer and allowed the couple to stop guessing and start rebuilding.

A loan between friends gone wrong

Two business partners from the Ukrainian community in Turin disputed the terms of a private loan. Instead of a lengthy court case, both took a polygraph examination at a lawyer's request. The dispute was settled out of court within two weeks.

A false accusation at work

A young hotel administrator on the Italian coast was suspected by colleagues of taking money from the till, though there was no proof. To clear his name he asked for a lie detector test himself. The result confirmed his account and restored a normal atmosphere in the team — the polygraph worked to protect an honest person.

Confidentiality Is Our Standard

We understand how personal the situations that bring people to us are. Confidentiality is built into our operating model at every level.

  • Access to results — only the client receives the report and polygrams. No information to third parties without written permission.
  • Voluntary participation — testing requires written consent. Anyone may refuse any question.
  • Discreet format — a private office session or a visit to your location: no queues, no strangers around.
  • Data protection — all materials are stored in a secure system in line with personal data legislation.

Why Clients in Italy Choose SPU

95–98% accuracy

Certified CQT and CIT methodologies, American polygraph equipment

Milan office + travel

Take the test at Corso Europa 15 or invite the examiner to any Italian city

Same-day results

Verbal conclusion right away; the official written report in 3–5 days on request

Full privacy

Private sessions with a documented confidentiality procedure

Official status

Every examiner is listed in the Register of Polygraph Examiners of Ukraine

Free consultation

We will assess your situation and suggest the right format with no obligations

Polygraph Services for Businesses in Italy

Ukrainian-owned companies, international teams and family businesses in Italy face the same risk: dishonesty inside the team. Pre-employment screening filters out high-risk candidates, internal investigations resolve acute incidents of theft or leaks, and scheduled checks keep sensitive positions disciplined. We work with corporate clients under contract with full documentation.

Group testing. Special terms apply when testing 5 or more people. Details by phone: +38 067 730 99 00.

Where We Work in Italy

Our office is located in Milan — Corso Europa 15. Examiners also travel across the country: Rome, Turin, Bologna, Florence, Naples, Venice, Verona, Genoa and other regions of Italy.

For an on-site session, any quiet room of 10 m² or more works: a meeting room, a private office, a hotel room or a room at home.

Working hours: daily 08:00–22:00 (CET).

Legal Standing of the Results

You receive an official written report from a certified SPU examiner. It is widely used in private disputes, corporate decisions and family matters; whether it can be attached to court materials depends on the jurisdiction and the type of proceedings — discuss your specific case with your lawyer, and we will prepare the examination in the required format.

How to Book a Lie Detector Test in Italy

  1. Call or message us+38 067 730 99 00 (Telegram/WhatsApp/Viber), daily 08:00–22:00.
  2. Free consultation — we listen to your situation, suggest the test type and assign the right examiner.
  3. Scheduling — choose the Milan office or name any address in Italy; the examiner arrives with all equipment.
  4. The session — interview, testing, preliminary conclusion. 1.5–2.5 hours in total.
  5. Official report — within 3–5 business days on request.
How to Prepare for a Lie Detector Test

No special preparation is needed — in fact, a calm, ordinary state gives the best result. Get a good night's sleep, avoid alcohol and sedatives the day before, eat as usual and arrive without rushing. If you take medication prescribed by a doctor, simply mention it during the pre-test interview — it is a normal part of the procedure, not an obstacle.

There is no point in "rehearsing" answers or making yourself nervous on purpose: you will see and agree on every question in advance, and the method is designed to tell natural anxiety apart from a concealment reaction. A calm attitude and an honest pre-test conversation are all that is required from you.

Who Should Postpone the Test

The procedure is safe and painless, but in a few cases the session is better postponed: an acute cardiovascular or neurological condition, pregnancy, severe stress, or alcohol and sedatives taken the day before. Minors are tested only with written consent and in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

The examiner checks for any contraindications during the mandatory pre-test interview, so it is important to be honest about how you feel and any medication. If you feel unwell on the day of the appointment, it is wiser to move the session by a few days — the accuracy of the result depends directly on the person's condition.

Questions About Lie Detector Tests in Italy

Where does the test take place in Italy?

At our Milan office (Corso Europa 15) or at your location: examiners travel to Rome, Turin, Bologna, Florence, Naples and any other Italian city. Any quiet room of 10 m² or more is suitable.

How much does a lie detector test cost in Italy?

Prices start from 100 € and depend on the test type: an infidelity test is 130–230 €, personnel screening 100–170 €, an internal corporate investigation 170–330 €. The exact price is confirmed after the free preliminary consultation.

What languages can the test be conducted in?

Ukrainian, Russian, English and Spanish. The examiner agrees on the question wording with you in advance, so the language of testing is fixed before the session starts.

How long does the session take?

1.5–2.5 hours including the pre-test interview (30–40 minutes). A single topic takes about 1.5 hours; multi-topic investigations take up to 2.5 hours.

How soon can an examiner come to my city?

Sessions in Milan are usually available within 1–2 days. For other Italian cities, allow 2–4 days depending on the examiner's schedule — call us and we will offer the nearest date.

Can a teenager be tested in Italy?

Yes, under three conditions: written consent and presence of a parent or legal guardian, voluntary participation of the teenager, and an adapted testing methodology.

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