How to obtain and renew an Italian passport
ITALIAN PASSPORT
The Italian passport is a formal identification document issued by the Italian government that identifies a person as a citizen of that specific state. It is used to request permission, on behalf of the sovereignty or government of the issuing state, to enter and pass through other states.
Italian passport
The Italian passport document is generally required to travel abroad, although there are special agreements between countries whereby citizens can also use other identification documents such as an identity card, as is the case in some European countries.
Italian passport
The passport is issued by the Questura or the Consulate after the AIRE has been transferred and is valid for 10 years from the date of issue, except for minors. The application for a passport must be submitted to the Questura or Consulate in the territory of residence, by prior appointment.
HOW TO APPLY FOR AN ITALIAN PASSPORT
To apply for a passport, you must first have your Italian citizenship recognized. There are three ways to obtain dual nationality: a) Via the Consulate; b) Via the comune in Italy; c) Through legal proceedings in Italy.
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HOW MUCH DOES AN ITALIAN PASSPORT COST?
How much does it cost to get an Italian passport? The cost of issuing a passport involves the cost of the document, which is 42.50 euros, plus administrative fees of 73.50 euros. This totals 116 euros. This amount has remained the same since June 2014. The cost at the Italian Consulates is the same for those who obtain their passport in Italy (Consulates are considered Italian territory).
ARE YOU ENTITLED TO AN ITALIAN PASSPORT?
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RENEWING YOUR ITALIAN PASSPORT
. After the expiration date indicated on the document (10 years for adults), it is necessary to apply for a new document.
HOW TO APPLY FOR AN ITALIAN PASSPORT
The passport is issued to Italian citizens and is valid for adults. The electronic passport consists of a small 48-page paper book of a unified model, with a microchip inserted in the cover, which contains information on the holder's personal details, photograph and fingerprints. If you live in Italy, the passport can be applied for online via SPID/CIE by filling in the fields with the required data, you can then make an appointment at the relevant passport office to submit the corresponding application. In Brazil at the Consulate responsible for your State
WHERE TO APPLY FOR AN ITALIAN PASSPORT
In Italy, passport offices are located at the Police Headquarters (Questura) and at the Police Commissioners in the case of Consulates.
DOCUMENTS TO APPLY FOR AN ITALIAN PASSPORT
Documents to submit
In Italy: a) the passport application form printed from the "documents" section( https://www.poliziadistato.it/) of this section and duly completed (be careful to choose the correct form between the one for adults and the one for minors); b) a valid identification document (n.b. bring with you, in addition to the original, also a photocopy of the document); c) 2 photos d) The payments of 42.50 euros and 73.50 euros) In USA: in addition to the above documents a proof of residence with the name of the applicant is required
EUROPEAN PASSPORT
The Italian passport is a European passport which is a uniform model for all citizens of the European Union (see European citizenship). It has a burgundy-purple cover and the words European Union followed by the name of the Member State to which it belongs. The harmonization only concerns its format, as it legally remains a national passport. The European passport therefore has a value that belongs to European citizens of the Community. From a practical point of view, it allows European citizens to be identified more quickly, simplifying the crossing of external borders.
ITALIAN PASSPORT RENEWAL
How do I renew my Italian passport? What is the procedure?
According to the Italian Consulates, following the rules of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, there is no actual procedure for renewing a passport. In other words, you have to follow an administrative procedure of making an appointment from scratch and presenting all the necessary documents.
How does the passport renewal procedure work?
As explained above, a new passport will need to be issued.
1) Renewing your Italian passport via a consular office
To apply to renew your Italian passport at a consulate, you need to follow some specific procedures. The details may vary slightly depending on the consulate and the applicable regulations, and it is advisable to consult the specific guidelines on the website of the Italian consulate corresponding to your area. For example, Curitiba where confirmation is made by whatapp.
However, we can offer general guidelines on the common steps that may be required:
- Current passport.
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Identity card.
- Any additional documents requested by the consulate.
Make sure you thoroughly review all the information available on the consulate's website and follow the specific instructions for your area. Requirements can change over time, so it is always advisable to obtain up-to-date information directly from the consular authorities.
2) Renewing your passport in Italy
Where and how to renew your passport
Passports are issued in Italy by the police headquarters called Questura.
To renew your passport, you need to make an appointment via the Police Station's online Passport Diary service, logging in with your SPID or CIE (electronic identity card) credentials.
Alternatively, you can also go in person to Questura, l'ufficio passaporto.
