A passport is a document issued for both travel and identification purposes:
- In Italy, passports are issued by the police headquarters at county level (Questure) of the State Police (Polizia di Stato);
- Abroad, passports are issued by diplomatic and consular representations.
Italian passports are valid documents for travel and identification purposes in all countries recognized by the Italian Government, and upon request, can be made valid for countries whose governments are not recognized by indicating specific destinations (Article 2 of Law 1185/67).
It is essential to possess a passport for entry into most non-European countries.
Viaggiare Sicuri
Before embarking on a journey abroad, we recommend that you visit the website www.viaggiaresicuri.it. – The website Viaggiare Sicuri is the official portal of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs that provides Italian citizens with up-to-date and detailed information on safety, health conditions, and the documents required for traveling abroad. Its primary goal is to promote informed travel choices and reduce risks for travelers.
Types of Passports
There are two primary types of passports according to current regulations:
a) Ordinary Passport: a 48-page booklet;
b) Temporary Passport: a 16-page booklet.
Italian citizens residing within the jurisdiction of this Consular Chancellery, duly registered with the AIRE, can apply for a passport at the Consular Office here in Washington.
If you do not reside within the jurisdiction of this Consular Chancellery, to determine your relevant consulate, visit our Consular Network page.
Procedures to follow
IMPORTANT NOTE:
To improve service efficiency, this Consular Chancellery receives passport applications by appointment only, except for cases of proven and documented urgency.
In case of an emergency, additional information on emergency appointments is available here: click here.
To schedule an appointment, create an account on the Prenot@Mi portal and proceed independently with the booking of a single or multiple ,appointments.
Before initiating the passport application procedure, individuals who:
- Were born abroad (not in Italy);
- Acquired Italian citizenship abroad or in Italy (but not through this Consular Chancellery);
- Acquired Italian citizenship through marriage abroad or in Italy (but not through this Consular Chancellery),
MUST ensure that their birth certificate has been registered with the municipality of their AIRE registration.
On the day of the appointment, you must appear in person at the counter of the Consular Chancellery with all required documentation.
In general, the required Documents for the Issuance of an Ordinary Passport are the following:
- Completed and signed passport application form;
- Identification document pursuant to D.P.R. 445/2000;
- Previous Italian passport (if available)
In the event that this passport would be your first Italian passport, a document proving Italian citizenship is required; - Recent passport-sized photo (taken within the last six months);
- Payment in USD for passport issuance;
- Parental Consent:
Article 20 of Legislative Decree No. 69 of June 13, 2023, converted with amendments by Law No. 103 of August 10, 2023, simplifies the passport issuance process for parents of minors. Parents of minor children no longer need to exchange mutual consent to obtain their respective passports; instead, a self-certification form (i.e. formal declaration) must be completed, on the day of the appointment, directly at the Consular office. - Italian citizens who acquired a foreign citizenship after the entry into force of Law 91/1992 must present a copy of their naturalization certificate.
February 5, 2026.