To obtain an Italian passport through the Consulate General of Italy in London, you must follow a specific sequence of administrative steps.<\/p>\n
Step 1: Verify Prerequisites
\nBefore booking an appointment, ensure you meet the mandatory eligibility criteria:<\/p>\n
Italian Citizenship: You must already be recognized as an Italian citizen. (Note: Applying for passport issuance is separate from applying for citizenship recognition).<\/p>\n
A.I.R.E. Registration: You must be registered in the A.I.R.E. (Anagrafe degli Italiani Residenti all’Estero) under the London Consular district. Your home address must be up to date on the Fast It portal.<\/p>\n
Registered Civil Status: Your vital records (birth, marriage, divorce, or birth of minor children) must be registered with your Italian municipality (Comune). Unregistered marriages must be submitted for transcription before applying.<\/p>\n
Step 2: Book an Appointment
\nAccess the official Italian Ministry portal: Prenot@Mi.<\/p>\n
Register an account and select Consolato Generale d’Italia \u2013 Londra.<\/p>\n
Select the Passports service to schedule your appointment.<\/p>\n
Note: Priority\/walk-in slots exist for pregnant women, adults over 70, disabled individuals, and parents with newborns. Children under 12 apply via post rather than attending an in-person biometrics appointment.<\/p>\n
Step 3: Prepare Required Documentation
\nOn the day of your appointment, bring the following completed items:<\/p>\n
Application Form (MOD1): Duly filled out and signed.<\/p>\n
Current Identification: Your previous Italian passport, Italian ID card, or an official foreign passport if your previous passport has been expired over 10 years.<\/p>\n
Passport Photo: One recent passport-size photo (taken within 6 months) matching ICAO standards with a plain white background.<\/p>\n
Parental Consent (if applicable): If you have children under 18, you must obtain written consent from the other parent, regardless of marital status.<\/p>\n
Stolen\/Lost Passport Reports (if applicable): A British police report plus the Italian form (DEN1) if replacing a lost document.<\/p>\n
Step 4: Attend the Appointment & Pay Fees
\nArrive at the Consulate General in London (Harp House, 83\/86 Farringdon Street) during your allocated time slot.<\/p>\n
Submit your documents and complete biometrics capture (fingerprints and digital signature).<\/p>\n
Pay the consular fee. Payment at the counter must be made using a British Chip & PIN debit card (credit cards, contactless payments, Apple Pay, and cash are not accepted).<\/p>\n
Step 5: Collection
\nIn most standard adult cases where civil status and A.I.R.E. records are clear, the passport is printed and issued on the same day during your appointment.<\/p>\n
If additional verification with your Comune in Italy is required, processing times may be extended.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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