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.
PASSPORT ISSUANCE
- The application must be sent by post, attaching all the documents listed below. Once processing is complete, the Consulate General will send the passport to the address provided by the applicant on the prepaid envelope included with the application.
- Processing time is approximately 8 weeks from the date your application is received by the Consulate (these timeframes are indicative and subject to change).
PAYMENT METHOD
One bank transfer for each passport
- Account Name: CONSULATE GENERAL OF ITALY IN LONDON
- Account Number: 11910468
- Sort code: 30-91-37
- Amount: see Consular fees
- Reference (details of payment): date of birth and surname of the minor
- Example: 08.09.2020 ROSSI
The receipt of payment must be printed and sent together with the documentation requested below. Applications without proof of payment will be returned to the sender.
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;
- Printed proof of payment made by bank transfer, as indicated above;
- Two “PRE-PAID SPECIAL DELIVERY ENVELOPES” up to 500 g, with no expiry date, to be purchased at any post office:
- The first envelope must have the address where you wish to receive the passport.
- The second envelope should be used to send all documentation (including the first envelope) to the following address: Consulate General of Italy, Passport Office, 83–86 Farringdon St., EC4A 4BL – London.
Please note the reference numbers of both envelopes, to be able to track them on the Royal Mail website: Track your Item | Royal Mail Group Ltd
If the required criteria are not met, or in the case of incomplete documentation, the application will be rejected and returned to the sender.
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.