Passport for minors from 0 to 11 years of age (postal application only)

IN ORDER TO ISSUE A PASSPORT THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MUST BE MET

• At least one parent must be registered in the AIRE portal;
• If you are applying for a first child passport and their birth certificate has not been registered in Italy yet, please carefully read “How to register a birth in Italy” in the Registry Office section;
• If your child was born in Italy, the birth is automatically registered and you can apply directly for a passport;
• If your child was born abroad, you must request at the Consulate the registration of the birth following carefully this procedure Registrare la nascita (e richiedere il primo passaporto) – Consolato Generale d’Italia Londra (esteri.it)  in order to avoid the return of incorrect documentation.

 

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PASSPORT ISSUANCE

• Processing times are approximately 10 weeks from the date your application is received by the Consulate. Please note that this timeframe is an estimate and may vary.

 

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PAYMENT METHOD

• BANK TRANSFER for each passport
• Account name: CONSULATE GENERAL OF ITALY IN LONDON
• Account number: 11910468
• Sort code: 30-91-37
• Amount: Consular fees – Consolato Generale d’Italia Londra
• Details of payment: the details of payment will have to show 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.

If otherwise the service might not be guarantee and the application returned.

Please check the fee to pay HERE;

 

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REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION TO SEND

1. MOD3 Form: completed (in CAPITAL LETTERS) and signed by both parents (the signatures must correspond to those on the attached passport/ID copy). Please complete all parts of the application (including telephone numbers and email addresses, making sure to specify the height of the minor in centimetres, not in inches). If one the parents of the minor is a non-EU national (this includes British nationals), they must submit their passaport and have their signature certified in one of the following ways:

• BY COMING TO THE LONDON CONSULATE GENERAL without an appointment, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 14:30 to 15:30 (Public holidays). The non-EU parent has to bring the original valid passport and the MOD3 Form. No other forms of identification are accepted including driving licence;
• BY ONE OF THE HONORARY CONSULS/AGENTS throughout our consular network; their contact details are available here;
• BY A BRITISH NOTARY PUBLIC/SOLICITOR. Please note that the declaration certified by the notary public/solicitor must then be legalised by means of an apostille by the “Legalisation Office”;
• BY AN OFFICIAL of the Public Administration in Italy;
• BY AN OFFICIAL of any Italian Embassy/Consulate, if the non-EU parent is neither in Italy nor in the UK.

2. The photo of the minor must be authenticated in one of the following ways:

PLEASE NOTE: when applying for the first passport, the photo should only be authenticated after sending the birth certificate for registration and receiving confirmation that the Registry Office has transmitted the birth certificate to the competent Municipality.

• BY COMING TO THE CONSULATE GENERAL IN LONDON:
  • One of the parents must come to the London Consulate General with the minor, without an appoitment, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 14:30 to 15:30 (Public holidays). Please submit:

1. 1. 1. MOD3 application form;
      2. 3 identical photos of the minor;
      3. The original and valid passport or ID of the parent;
      4. The previous passport of the minor, if applicable (even if it is expired or deteriorated);
      5. If it is the first passport, another valid ID document.

• WITHOUT COMING TO THE LONDON CONSULATE GENERAL:
  • By having it countersigned by a British or EU national. AFT2 form must be accompanied by proof of their profession and photocopy of their valid ID document (passport or national ID card) page with photo and signature. As laid down by British legislation, the countersignatory must:
    • have known the parents for at least two years (it could be a friend, neighbour, or colleague);
    • not be related to you;
    • be ‘a person of good standing’ in their community;
    • have a recognised profession (may also be retired).
  • The British authorities have published a non-exhaustive list which includes teachers, dentists, pharmacists, photographers, civil servants etc.

Please read carefully the webpage relating to AUTHENTICATION OF SIGNATURE AND PHOTO FOR PASSPORT APPLICATIONS.

 

After having completed steps 1 and 2, please post the following documentation to: Consulate General of Italy – Passport Office, 83-86 Farringdon St., EC4A 4BL – London

• MOD3 application form;
• 2 recent identical passport-size photos (taken within the last 6 months) compliant with ICAO STANDARDS (white background only, NO USB);
• Previous original Italian passport of the child if possesed (even if it is expired or deteriorated) or photocopy of another foreign ID, if possesed;
• Photocopy of valid passport of both parents/guardians;
• In the event of a loss or theft: ETD2 form and photocopy of another valid ID document, if possesed;
• “SPECIAL DELIVERY ENVELOPE” up to 500 gr. to be purchased at any post office and to be enclosed with the rest of the documents. Please remember to write the address where to send the passport;
• Printed proof of bank transfer payment;

PAYMENT METHOD

• • BANK TRANSFER for each passport
  • Account name: CONSULATE GENERAL OF ITALY IN LONDON
  • Account number: 11910468
  • Sort code: 30-91-37
  • Amount: Consular fees – Consolato Generale d’Italia Londra *
  • Details of payment: the details of payment will have to show 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 above.

If otherwise the service might not be guarantee and the application returned.

*PLEASE NOTE, during the period below listed, you will need to purchase a Postal order for the amount shown at the Consular fees section under the column “NEW AMOUNTS”

• • • 15-31 March
    • 15-30 June
    • 15-30 September
    • 15-31 December

 

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In the absence of the other parent’s consent

 The applicant parent may submit a formal request to the Consul General seeking a consular order and stating the reasons why it is needed. The Consul General acts as a Judge for minors residing in this consular district.

• The process includes individual interviews with each parent, and a subsequent hearing in person at the Consulate which must be attended by both parents and the child/children in accordance with the age and maturity of the child.
• The formal request is subject to a consular fee (art. 31).
• Please note that processing time may vary due to individual circumstances and cannot be estimated in advance. The time and outcome of the application depends on the completion of the necessary steps required by Italian legislation and the collaboration of the other parent.

The prospective applicant is advised to contact in advance the Welfare Department by email: sociale.londra@esteri.it

 

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Please note that failing to submit the documents required by current legislation will result in the passport application being rejected and returned to the applicant.

 

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The above documentation must be send by “Special Delivery” to:

Consulate General of Italy in London
Passport Office
83-86 Farringdon St.
EC4A 4BL
London

We recommend to make a note of the tracking number for future reference.

 

 

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