{"id":182,"date":"2023-03-06T20:26:52","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T12:26:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consperth.esteri.it\/servizi-consolari-e-visti\/servizi-per-il-cittadino-italiano\/passaporti-e-carte-didentita\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T11:30:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T03:30:38","slug":"passaporti-e-carte-didentita","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/consperth.esteri.it\/en\/servizi-consolari-e-visti\/servizi-per-il-cittadino-italiano\/passaporti-e-carte-didentita\/","title":{"rendered":"Passports"},"content":{"rendered":"
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NEW! PASSPORTS FOR OVER 65 AND EXPECTANT MOTHERS<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

From 8 January 2024, AIRE citizens over 65 can apply for and obtain a new passport on a first-come, first served basis<\/strong> without an appointment: walk-in service\u00a0 on Fridays <\/strong>from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm.<\/p>\n

WHEN CAN I APPLY FOR A PASSPORT?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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A passport can be issued to Italian citizens<\/strong> in the following cases:<\/p>\n

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  1. after expiration of current passport;<\/li>\n
  2. before the expiration of current passport (but only within the last 6 months of its validity). In exceptional circumstances, which must be demonstrated and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, a new passport may be issued even if the current one has more than six months of residual validity;<\/li>\n
  3. when the current passport has been lost, stolen or damaged;<\/li>\n
  4. when a remaining validity of more than 6 months<\/strong> is required (see 2 above);<\/li>\n
  5. when the number of blank pages in the current passport is not sufficient.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    In case of passports lost or stolen, holders are strongly advised to report the incident with the WA Police as soon as possible, so at the appointment they can bring a copy of the report or its registration number.<\/p>\n

    Holders will also have to sign a report at the Consulate, which will be forwarded to Italy\u2019s Police.<\/p>\n

    ISSUANCE OF PASSPORT: TIMING<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    The issuance of the passport takes place \u201con the spot<\/em>,\u201d that is, within a maximum of thirty minutes, unless<\/strong><\/span>:<\/p>\n

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    1. \n

      the applicant resides in another consular district;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    2. \n

      there is a technical problem that prevents it (for example, loss of internet connectivity or another unforeseeable technical impediment);<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    3. \n

      it is impossible to proceed with payment (for example, malfunction of the debit card or our EFTPOS machine, and unavailability of exact cash);<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    4. \n

      there are \u201cobstructive causes<\/em>\u201d; in this case, we are obliged to request authorization (\u201cNulla Osta\u201d) from the competent Police Headquarters (Questura) in Italy for the issuance of the passport and wait for their response;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      the applicant is not registered with AIRE; AIRE registration is mandatory (see AIRE section), and failure to register may, in certain circumstances, result in a fine of up to one thousand euros for each year of non-registration. In cases where registration is not required by the circumstances, we are still obliged to request authorization (\u201cNulla Osta\u201d) and delegation from the competent Questura in Italy and wait;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    6. \n

      the residential address or other personal details in our AIRE database are not updated; all personal records must be updated before a passport can be issued.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      HOW CAN I MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO OBTAIN A NEW PASSPORT?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      Making an appointment<\/strong> to obtain a new passport is very simple: just connect to the government website<\/strong>\u00a0Prenot@mi.<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

      Before you attend the appointment, make sure you’ve prepared everything you need. Bring a physical debit card or exact cash with you for payment.<\/p>\n

      If you arrive without something you need, we can’t process your application. You’ll have to make another appointment and come back another day.<\/p>\n

      You must make an appointment before attending; in the absence of an appointment and only in cases of justified necessity, to return to Italy or the country of residence, the payment of urgency fees will be required.<\/p>\n

      Please make sure you allow plenty of time to find parking (if you travel by car);<\/p>\n

      Please make sure you arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment time; if you are late for your appointment more than 5 (five) minutes, you will have to make another appointment and come back another day.<\/p>\n

      The Prenot@mi.<\/a> platform allows users (once registered) to quickly and intuitively make an appointment to request one or more consular services.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0This is a fully automated system that will offer the user the\u00a0first available slot<\/strong>\u00a0for the requested service.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0The user himself will then be able to manage his own account and appointments.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

      Please note,<\/strong> each passport appointment only last 30 minutes and only one passport can be issued per each appointment;<\/p>\n

      Passport issued to women can only show the maiden last name (if married) and, optionally, the last name of the husband may be printed on a separate page.<\/p>\n

      HOW LONG IS IT VALID FOR?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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      The validity of a passport is related to the age of the holder on the day of issue:<\/p>\n

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      1. adults: 10 years;<\/li>\n
      2. minors between 3 and 18: 5 years;<\/li>\n
      3. minors under 3: 3 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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        WHAT SHALL I BRING AT THE APPOINTMENT?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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        All applicants are required to bring:<\/p>\n