Biometric data capture, in particular fingerprinting, is a prerequisite for the issue of an Italian passport.
The only exception allowed is if the applicant suffers from a medical condition which renders them permanently unable to travel.
Please note that the inability to travel must be permanent, not temporary.
To apply for a passport without fingerprints applicants must submit, in addition to the normal passport documentation (adult, 0 – 11 yrs or 12 – 17 yrs) a medical certificate issued by a hospital or by their GP certifying that the applicant is “PERMANENTLY UNABLE TO TRAVEL”.
Any certificate with a different wording will not be accepted.
Payment must be made via Postal Order made payable to “Italian Consulate General”. To check the correct amount, please see Consular fees
Enclose a prepaid special delivery envelope (up to 500g) (with a regular stamp, not a printed date stamp) for the return of both the new and the old passport.
Post all the above documents to the following address:
Passport Office
Consulate General of Italy
Harp House 83/86 Farringdon Street
London – EC4A 4BL