The Italian passport – How can Italian citizens apply for it?

A passport is issued to Italian citizens of legal age with a duration of 10 years, after which a new document must be applied for.

How and where does one apply for its issuance?

Those who intend to apply for the issuance of a passport in Italy must book an appointment by accessing https://passaportonline.poliziadistato.it/ at the Passport Office of the Questura of their residence, abode or domicile.

In the case of an application to be submitted abroad, the competence lies with the Italian diplomatic and consular representations.

In case there are urgent reasons due to work, health, study, tourism, etc., which are adequately and documentally justified, Police offices make available emergency procedures for submitting requests.

What documents must be submitted?

Those applying for an Italian passport must fill out an application form, which must be accompanied by:

• a valid identity document
• 2 passport-size photos
• a receipt for the payment of the issuance fee (as of today equal to Euro 42.50)
• an administrative marker of Euro 73

At the same time as submitting the application and supporting documentation, the Passport Office will also acquire the applicant's fingerprints for the purpose of processing the document.

Applying for a passport for minors

As of 2016, following a legislative change, the consent of the other parent is no longer required for the issuance of a passport in favor of one parent of a minor child, while the passport may not be issued if an injunction inhibiting parental authority has been issued against the applicant by the judicial authority.

The consent of both parents, however, remains necessary for the issuance of a passport to a minor child.

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The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

Article written by Alessia Ajelli, Managing Associate of LCA Studio Legale, Italian lawyer specialized on Italian immigration and citizenship law, and Paolo Grassi, Trainee of LCA Studio Legale.