We inform all Italian citizens who are parents of minor children, that starting from 14 June 2023 it is NO LONGER necessary to present the other parent’s consent for the purpose of issuing their passport, pursuant to D.L. 69/2023.
Specifically, the revised article 3-bis of Law 1185/1967 indicates that, when there is a concrete and present danger that one of the parents may escape from fulfilling his or her obligations towards the children due to moving abroad, it will be possible for the other parent to request an injunction to issue the document.
The application can be lodged to the competent judge at the ordinary Court in which the minor has his/her habitual residence or, if the minor is resident abroad, the Court in whose district the Municipality of AIRE registration is located.
For the purpose of issuing documents for minors, on the other hand, the obligation of consent signed by both parents or by those who exercise parental responsibility remains.
Please note that all information on passports is available here.
