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, you must submit:
- In the case of an adult over 18 y.o.: MOD1 printed and signed;
- In the case of a minor between 12-17 y.o.: MOD2 signed by both parents including the photocopy of the parents’ passports. If one parent is not european, his/her signature must be legalized;
- In the case of a minor between 0-11 y.o.: MOD3 signed by both parents including the photocopy of the parents’ passports. If one parent is not european, his/her signature must be legalized;
- In the case of a minor between 0-17 y.o.: AFT2;
- A medical certificate issued by a hospital or by a GP certifying that the applicant is “PERMANENTLY UNABLE TO TRAVEL”. Any certificate with a different wording will not be accepted;
- 3 recent identical passport-size photos (taken within six months) compliant with the international ICAO standards (white background only);
- Previous original passport, if it’s expired or deteriorated or, if not available, photocopy of national ID card or photocopy of a foreign passport. Driving licence or Oyster card are not accepted;
- In case of lost / stolen passport, British Police online report and the relevant Italian lost/stolen passport form DEN1;
- In case this is the first Italian passport, you need to submit a photocopy of the Italian ID card or a photocopy of the foreign passport. Driving licence or Oyster card are not accepted;
- In case of passport expired more than 10 years ago, photocopy of a foreign passport or a photocopy italian ID card. Driving licence or Oyster card are not accepted;
- POSTAL ORDER made payable to “Italian Consulate General”. Check the correct amount on our website at the Consular fees section;
- Prepaid Special Delivery envelope (up to 500g) purchasable at any post office for the return of both the new and the old passport. We recommend to make a note of the tracking number for future reference.
Post all the above documents to the following address:
CONSULATE GENERAL OF ITALY
Ufficio Passaporti
83/86, Farringdon Street
EC4A 4BL
London
You cannot deliver the required documentation in person at the Consulate.