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It’s time to renew your Italian passport, but you’re currently residing in the United Kingdom. Can you still renew your passport without going back to Italy?
Worry not—in this guide, we’ll walk you through all the steps concerning your Italian passport renewal in the UK. We’ll also help you get an impeccable Italian passport photo so your renewal application isn’t rejected or delayed.
The first thing you need to take care of while renewing your Italian passport abroad is your Prenot@mi Account. If you don’t have your profile yet, follow the instructions on the website and set up an account. There, you’ll find all the necessary information about your passport and supporting documents.
Your Prenot@mi account is absolutely essential for booking passport appointments abroad. So, to renew your Italian passport in the UK, you must have access to the system. Moreover, before starting your application, ensure that your birth certificate has been formally registered with the Italian authorities—if not, it must be attached to your application.
Depending on your residency area, you can apply at your local Italian Consulate in Manchester, Edinburgh, or London. You’re eligible to apply there only if you’re registered in the AIRE system.
There are two ways through which you can book an appointment for your Italian passport renewal:
Bringing a complete package of your documents ensures smooth Italian passport issuance by the authorities. If the documents you provide during the appointment are filled out incorrectly or something is missing, your application will be denied.
Here’s a checklist of your documents for Italian passport renewal in the UK:
✅ Duly completed and printed MOD1 application form
✅ Two recent (taken within six months) Italian passport photos compliant with the international ICAO standards. Please note that the Consulate accepts only white-background pictures
✅ Your current passport
Note 1: If your passport has been lost or stolen, you must identify with a national ID card or another original passport. You must also submit a British Police online report and the Italian lost/stolen passport form ETD1-DEN1.
Note 2: You must own a British debit card (for morning appointments). Read more about payments in the following sections.
In some circumstances, you won’t receive your passport on the spot. If the authorities have to send your new passport via post, additionally, you must provide:
Take your passport photo without leaving your home. Simply snap a picture with our Passport Photo Online application (available on iOS and Android) and enjoy a perfectly sized Italian passport photo!
There are different consular services depending on the child’s age. The list of documents remains the same—the only difference is in the payment method, depending on whether you’ll receive your child’s passport on the spot, during the appointment, or via post.
Here’s what you need for a child’s Italian passport renewal for all ages (0–17 years old):
✅ Three recent passport photos
✅ Valid original IDs of both parents (or photocopies if applying by post)
✅ Previous Italian passport of your child
Now, take a look at different passport renewal options for your children.
If your children are 11 or younger, the only way to renew their Italian passport in the UK is by post. Here’s what you must include in your package:
Send all the documentation to the following address:
Consulate General of Italy in London
Harp House
83-86 Farringdon St.
EC4A 4BL London
Parents or guardians have three options for renewing their children’s Italian passports:
For each option, you must collect the same documents as mentioned above (see this section), apart from the passport photo authentication. If your application is sent via post, you must add a postal order and a special delivery envelope. During morning appointments, you must pay for your child’s passport with a British debit card.
You can book an appointment through the Prenot@mi portal. Walk-in services are available only on Wednesdays or Fridays from 3 pm to 4 pm.
The price for your Italian passport renewal in the UK stays the same for all types of passports. Under the current exchange rates, the price remains at £101.50 until March 31, 2024 (or until March 15, 2024 for children’s passports). There’s also a £1.00 fee for each debit card transaction.
The waiting times for your new passport (or your child’s passport) depend on the type of renewal process. Here’s the list of different wait times for Italian passports in the UK:
Please note that if the Consulate finds any errors, the waiting time will be prolonged. The authorities recommend that Italian nationals abstain from planning any international travel within the next 20 weeks from your renewal application date.
Renewing your Italian passport in the UK requires a valid account and registry in the AIRE system. Book an appointment at your Italian consulate and follow the instructions provided in our article.
If you currently reside in Manchester, visit your Prenot@mi account, choose the Consulate in Manchester, and book an appointment for the most suitable time.
Yes, it’s possible to visit the Italian embassy without an appointment, but you must be either pregnant, over 70, or have a disability to qualify.
It depends. You’ll get your passport on the spot if you’re eligible for a morning appointment. For afternoon appointments, you’ll have to wait 2–3 weeks for your passport to arrive via post.
According to current rates, the price for Italian passport renewal in the UK is £101.50 (until March 31, 2024). For children’s passports, the rate is valid until March 15, 2024. Additionally, there’s a £1.00 fee for every debit card transaction.
Renewing an Italian passport in the UK might seem like a lot. However, by simply following the instructions provided on your Prenot@mi account (and in our guide here), you should be able to get your new Italian passport in no time!
For Italian passport photos, don’t hesitate to use Passport Photo Online. With our professional service, you can be sure that your passport picture matches all the official requirements posed by the Italian government.
