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OBTAINING OR RENEWING A PASSPORT

Italian citizens interested in applying for a new passport or renewing an existing one may apply in person at the Passport Office or send the requested, notarized, documentation by mail. The documents needed are the following:

  • Passport which is due to expire;
  • Two passport-size photographs, in color with the subject facing the camera;
  • Italian male citizens between the ages of 17 and 45 must also provide documentation indicating their status in regard to military service;
  • copy of Alien Registration card (green card) or the US Passport;
  • filled application for issuance or renewal of passport

All signatures, passport pictures, and photocopies of requested documentation MUST BE NOTARIZED by a public notary if application is turned in by mail

If the applicant wishes to have his new/renewed passport mailed back, HE MUST PROVIDE A SELF ADDRESSED PRE-STAMPED ($4,50) ENVELOPE.

NOTE:
Passport fees are subject to change every 3 months.

from January 1st to March 31, 2006 fees are:

  • $55.30 for a new passport with one year tax included
  • $48.30 a renewal passport with one year tax included
  • $48.30 for each additional year

Payment in person can be made by cash or money order only (no personal checks or credit cards will be accepted). Applications turned in by mail must be paid with MONEY ORDER only.

An Italian Passport is renewable only up to 10 years from the initial date of issue.

IMPORTANT
If the person requesting the passport has minor children, the "Consent" of the other parent is necessary, even in the case of a divorce, separation or cohabitation and must be notarized by a public notary if not signed in front of a consular officer. The applicant must also provide birth certificate of the children indicating the names of both parents.

If the person requesting the passport is a minor (less than 18 years of age) the "Consent" of both parents, even if divorced or separated, is necessary.

Minors can also apply for an individual passport.  

If the applicant is not a resident of this Consular jurisdiction, the granting or renewal of a passport is subject to the approval of:

  1. The Questura (Police Office) in Italy, or
  2. The Italian Embassy or Consulate holding jurisdiction.

LOST AND STOLEN PASSPORTS
 Italian citizens who lose or have their passports stolen must file a report with the Police District where the incident occurred. Italian citizens who are legal residents of the U.S. may apply for a duplicate. Citizens residing in Italy may apply for a travel document valid only for re-entry into Italy.

In all cases, you must come personally to the Consular Office with the following documents:

  • Two passport photographs (2x2 inches in size, identical, full face, front view)
  • Copy of the police report
  • Valid identification document

 

 

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