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 ETD1/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.
Post all the above documents to the following address:
CONSULATE GENERAL OF ITALY
Ufficio Passaporti
83/86, Farringdon Street
EC4A 4BL
London
It is not possible to schedule an appointment and you cannot deliver the required documentation in person at the Consulate.