Only under the circumstances outlined below, may Italian citizens registered with AIRE in the Consular district of London request by email an appointment for an urgent passport issuance:
- Serious family or personal health reasons, certified by an appropriate public or private institution or relevant authority. If the urgency relates to assisting a family member, the certificate must clearly state this necessity.
- Urgent work-related reasons, supported by a formal, detailed request, signed by a senior manager (including their full name, role, and phone number), written on the official letterhead of the employer or of the client receiving the services (in the case of self-employed workers).
Applicants may be required to provide additional documentation (e.g., proof of travel). Following the relevant checks, the Passport Office will decide whether to approve or reject the request. Decisions are made at the Office’s discretion, and the number of urgent appointments available is limited.
PLEASE NOTE
The benefits of the procedure for urgent work and health reasons cannot under any circumstances be extended to the applicant’s family members.
Requests for urgent passport issuance will not be accepted from individuals applying for an Italian passport for the first time.
The following will not be considered valid proof of emergency:
- Sole possession of a travel ticket (air, rail, etc.);
- Medical certificates which do not clearly indicate a serious medical condition affecting the applicant or a close family member;
- Letters from relatives, acquaintances, or other private individuals;
- Work commitments supported only by emails, WhatsApp messages, or similar communications;
- Self-declarations unaccompanied by appropriate supporting documentation;
- School trips.
PROCEDURE
To request an urgent passport appointment, applicants should write to: londra.urp@esteri.it
The email must include:
- Personal details;
- Reasons for urgency;
- At least three preferred dates for the appointment.
Applicants must also attach the following documentation:
- Supporting evidence of the urgent health or work-related circumstances (as detailed above). Documents must be in Italian or English, or accompanied by an official translation.
- A completed and signed passport application form.
- A copy of a valid identity document.
Please note that the total size of all attachments must not exceed 7 MB.
Applicants using this procedure will be required to pay, in addition to the standard passport fee, an emergency fee. For the exact amounts, please refer to the Consular Fees table, which is updated quarterly.