Following the entry into force of Law No. 11 of 19 January 2026, Italian citizens registered in the Registry of Italians Residing Abroad (AIRE) will, starting from 1 June 2026, be able to apply for the issuance of an Electronic Identity Card (CIE) at any Italian municipality, and not exclusively through the Consular Office.
AIRE-registered residents abroad may book an appointment through the Ministry of the Interior’s appointment platform, or they may apply in person without an appointment where the relevant municipality allows this option.
The Electronic Identity Card will be issued according to the same procedures established for applications submitted through Consular Offices. In particular, applicants may choose to:
- collect the CIE in person from the municipality where the application was submitted; or
- request that it be mailed abroad to their residential address.
For further information, applicants are invited to contact the relevant municipality.
