Requesting a new passport

***** USERS ARE KINDLY REQUESTED TO CHECK AND/OR REGULARIZE THE INFORMATION REGARDING THE AIRE REGISTRY AND THE ALIGNMENT OF THEIR VITAL RECORD *****

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A PASSPORT

Apart from the booklet and issuance fees, filling the forms is free of charge. NO mediation is accepted for the issuance of Italian passport.

1) MINORS UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE (NO APPOINTEMENT NEEDED – SENDING DOCUMENTATION BY MAIL)

2) MINORS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 12 AND 18 YEARS OLD TO BE FULLFILLED

3) ADULTS WITH MINOR CHILDREN

4) ADULTS WITHOUT CHILDREN OR WITH CHILDREN OVER 18 YEARS OLD

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MINORS UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE (NO APPOINTEMENT NEEDED – SENDING DOCUMENTATION BY MAIL)

Fingerprinting is not required

Last passport issued (if you own one);
Issuance form for minors duly filled out and signed (height in cm not in inches);
N.1 passport size photo (1,5 × 1,5 inch) on white background taken not later than six months before (only photos of very good quality are accepted). See: Specimen of photograph;
Authentication of photograph form. The form must contain one of 2 photographs; signatures must be notarized;
Valid Permanent resident “Green Card” or long term valid visa;
In case of a naturalized American citizen: a copy of Naturalization certificate;

In case of an American born citizen: a copy of U.S. Passport.
Consent Form

Consent from both parents for the issuance of the passport for a minor (one for each parent, filled out according to the directions on the form itself).

Should one of the parents refuse to sign the consent form, for the issuance of a passport for his/her minor child or for the other parent, a written explanation is necessary as to the reasons for the refusal. The written explanation must contain the full address and contact numbers of the non-consenting parent. If it is determined that the reasons for refusing to sign the consent form are not deemed valid, Consul General, with proper decree, may authorize the renewal or issuance of the minor child’s passport (or of the other parent).
Payment can be made in cash or with Money Order made out to Consulate General of Italy covering the cost of passport, taxes and required affidavits/clearance. (See: Quarterly Consular Fees).

If applicant wishes that the passport be returned by mail, as opposed to personally picking it up, this office requires, for security reasons, that Applicant enclose one of the following:

PRE-PAID US POST OFFICE MAIL / FedEx / UPS ENVELOPE

Mailing label sections "TO" and "FROM" must BOTH contain applicant's Name and Address. It’s necessary to sign the Consent to the mailing of the passport;

Italian citizens born overseas, applying for the first time for the Italian passport - and whose recognition of Italian citizenship has not been dealt by this Consulate General - must submit the copy of their birth certificate issued by the Vital Record Office (Ufficio Anagrafe) of the Town in Italy where it has been registered.

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MINORS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 12 AND 18 YEARS OLD TO BE FULLFILLED

It is necessary for a parent to schedule an appointment for fingerprinting

Last passport issued (if you own one);
N.1 passport size photo (1,5 × 1,5 inch) on white background taken not later than six months before (only photos of very good quality are accepted). See: Specimen of photograph;
Valid Permanent resident “Green Card” or long term valid visa.
In case of a naturalized American citizen: a copy of Naturalization certificate;

In case of an American born citizen: a copy of U.S. Passport.
Consent of the parent/s who may not be present at the appointment (filled out according to the directions on the form itself).

Should one of the parents refuse to sign the consent form, for the issuance of a passport for his/her minor child or for the other parent, a written explanation is necessary as to the reasons for the refusal. The written explanation must contain the full address and contact numbers of the non-consenting parent. If it is determined that the reasons for refusing to sign the consent form are not deemed valid, Consul General, with proper decree, may authorize the renewal or issuance of the minor child’s passport (or of the other parent).

If applicant wishes that the passport be returned by mail, as opposed to personally picking it up, this office requires, for security reasons, that Applicant enclose one of the following:

PRE-PAID US POST OFFICE MAIL / FedEx / UPS ENVELOPE

Mailing label sections "TO" and "FROM" must BOTH contain applicant's Name and Address. It’s necessary to sign the Consent to the mailing of the passport;

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ADULTS WITH MINOR CHILDREN

It is necessary to fix an appointment for fingerprinting

Last passport issued (if you own one);
N.1 passport size photo (1,5 × 1,5 inch) on white background taken not later than six months before (only photos of very good quality are accepted). See: Specimen of photograph;
Valid Permanent resident “Green Card” or long term valid visa.
In case of a naturalized American citizen: a copy of Naturalization certificate;

In case of an American born citizen: a copy of U.S. Passport.
Consent form

Consent signed by the other parent in case the passport applicant has minor children (filled out according to the directions on the form itself).

Should one of the parents refuse to sign the consent form, for the issuance of a passport for his/her minor child or for the other parent, a written explanation is necessary as to the reasons for the refusal. The written explanation must contain the full address and contact numbers of the non-consenting parent. If it is determined that the reasons for refusing to sign the consent form are not deemed valid, Consul General, with proper decree, may authorize the renewal or issuance of the minor child’s passport (or of the other parent).
Payment can be made in cash or with Money Order made out to Consulate General of Italy covering the cost of passport, taxes and required affidavits/clearance. (See: Quarterly Consular Fees).

If applicant wishes that the passport be returned by mail, as opposed to personally picking it up, this office requires, for security reasons, that Applicant enclose one of the following:

PRE-PAID US POST OFFICE MAIL / FedEx / UPS ENVELOPE

Mailing label sections "TO" and "FROM" must BOTH contain applicant's Name and Address. It’s necessary to sign the Consent to the mailing of the passport;

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ADULTS WITHOUT CHILDREN OR WITH CHILDREN OVER 18 YEARS OLD

It is necessary to fix an appointment for fingerprinting

Last passport issued (if you own one).
N.1 passport size photo (1,5 × 1,5 inch) on white background taken not later than six months before (only photos of very good quality are accepted). See: Specimen of photograph;
Valid Permanent resident “Green Card” or long term valid visa.
In case of a naturalized American citizen: a copy of Naturalization certificate;

In case of an American born citizen: a copy of U.S. Passport.

If applicant wishes that the passport be returned by mail, as opposed to personally picking it up, this office requires, for security reasons, that Applicant enclose one of the following:

PRE-PAID US POST OFFICE MAIL / FedEx / UPS ENVELOPE

Mailing label sections "TO" and "FROM" must BOTH contain applicant's Name and Address. It’s necessary to sign the Consent to the mailing of the passport;

Location:

Chicago