Passport (the fee is currently 137.05 AUD (cash only, no EFTPOS available)
The first prerequisite in obtaining an Italian Passport is HOLDING ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP for which we require evidence.
In order to apply for an Italian passport, Italian nationals residing abroad must be registered in the A.I.R.E. (Registry of Italian Citizens Residing Abroad) of an Italian municipality (this is done via the Italian diplomatic mission of your place of residence).
Italian citizens not residing in the State of Victoria may request the issue of their passport. However, the Consulate must first obtain a written authorization from the issuing office or authority of the passport holder’s place of residence (this may take up to 90 days).
A passport is both a travel and an identity document. It can be issued by the Passport Office of the Consulate in the State or Country of residence.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are an Australian resident and you hold an Italian passport that was released before August 14th 1992, you are required by law to prove that you have not become an Australian citizen prior to that specific date.
In this case, to obtain your Italian passport, you are required to bring a
-Certificate of Evidence of Residence Status (C.E.R.S.) issued by the Department of Immigration (2 Lonsdale Street - Melbourne. Tel 131881) that demonstrates that you have not naturalized as an Australian citizen prior to August 14th 1992.
From October 26, 2006, this Consulate General commenced issuing electronic passports, with a validity of 10 years.
Payments can only be made in cash and at the time of lodging the passport application.
ENTRY INTO OR TRANSIT THROUGH THE USA
Pursuant to an EU decision, the new passport, will make entry into the US easier. Minor children can benefit from this only if they have their own passport, given that registration on their parent’s passport is not sufficient. For more information please visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rome (www.esteri.it)
# Who may apply for a passport at the Melbourne Consulate?
# How do I apply for a passport?
# What documents should I produce to apply for my first passport?
# What documents should I bring ?
# What can I do if my partner refuses to sign the consent form?
# What documents should I produce for a child's passport (up to 18 years of age)?
# What documents should I produce to add a child under 16 years of age to a parent’s passport?
# What is the cost of a passport?
# How can I collect my passport ?
# How long does it take to issue a passport?
# What can I do in cases of extreme emergency?
# What can I do if my passport is lost or stolen (Victoria resident)?
# What can I do if my passport is lost or stolen (Victoria non-resident)?
# How do I buy the annual stamp duty for my passport?
# Who is eligible for a passport free of charge?
# View the list of Consular Representatives in Victoria and Tasmania
Who may apply for a passport at the Melbourne Consulate?
The passport is normally issued by the relevant authority where the applicant officially resides (Questura in Italy or other Italian Consulate/Embassy abroad).
- Italians residing in the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Italy in Melbourne who are registered in AIRE (Register of Italians Residing Abroad) of a Comune (Municipality) in Italy may apply for a passport at the Melbourne Consulate.
- For all other cases, you need to contact the authority where you are officially resident (Questura in Italy or other Italian Consulate/Embassy where you reside). Only in cases of proven extreme emergency, and after receiving the relevant authorization from the Questura or from another Consulate/Embassy, will it be possible to issue a travel document to return to Italy.
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How do I apply for a passport?
- In person with a valid Australian passport (if you hold dual citizenship) and driving licence
- Through the consular network of Honorary Consular Agents, Honorary Vice Consuls or Consular Representatives.(Check the List)
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What documents should I produce to apply for my first Italian passport?
- Italians born and residing in Australia: please follow the instructions in the section relating to the issue of a passport provided that your full birth certificate has been registered in Italy by the Consulate and that your civil records are up-to-date;
- Italians born and residing outside Australia: the Consulate will firstly need to ascertain your entitlement to a passport with the relevant authorities (Comune/Questura in Italy or other Italian Embassy/Consulate abroad). The waiting time, therefore, will depend on the outcome of our enquiry and may vary from case to case (maximum 90 days).
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What documents should I bring?
- Your previous Italian passport – if you have it – or another Italian identity document with photograph and signature or a valid foreign passport and driving licence which reflect your name at birth
- Two recent colour passport-size photographs, taken against a white background in a frontal position, showing your full face, with your eyes open; if you wear glasses, the frame should not cover the main features of your face(photograph guidelines);
- If you have children under 18 years of age, it is imperative that you obtain the written consent (Form) of the other parent, either in the presence of the Consular Officer, or a Police Officer of Victoria if you reside at more than 300km from the Consulate. This requires providing a form of identification with photograph and signature.
- Certified true copies of the identification document are accepted by the Consulate.
- Written consent is necessary even if you are not married, if you are separatedor divorced, and even if you do not wish to include your children on your passport;
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What can I do if my partner refuses to sign the consent form?
If you are unable to obtain the required consent, you must attend the Offices of this Consulate in person with a letter explaining the reasons for which the other parent refuses to sign the consent form. This letter must give the complete name, address and telephone numbers of the non-consenting parent.
If the grounds forrefusal are found to be unjustified, the Consul General can give authorization, by special decree, for the issue of the passport.
The same procedure may be followed for the issue of a passport to a minor or where one parent seeks the inclusion of the minor on his/her passport.
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What documents should I produce for a child's passport (up to 18 years of age)?
A prerequisite is that your child’s full birth certificate has already been lodged (following the procedure described at Civil Status) to be registered at an Italian Municipality.
Parents must attend the Office to lodge the application.
Please present the following:
a) a fully completed and signed application form signed by both parents in front of
the Consular Officer;
b) both parents’ passports/photo ID documents with signature;
c) two recent colour passport-size photographs, taken against a white background,
in a frontal position, showing your full face, with your eyes open; if you wear
glasses, the frame should not cover the main features of your face
(photograph guidelines);
d) your child’s previous passport or alternatively, if he/she has never had one, any
other italian or foreign form of identity with photograph;
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What documents should I produce to add a child under 16 years of age to a parent’s passport?
A prerequisite is that your child’s full birth certificate has already been lodged (following the procedure described at Civil Status) to be registered at an Italian Municipality.
CHILDREN OF ITALIAN CITIZENS CAN NO LONGER BE ADDED TO THEIR PARENTS' PASSPORT, THE PARENTS WILL NEED TO LODGE A PASSPORT APPLICATION FOR THEM
to do so, please submit the following documentation:
a) Application lodged at Italian Consulate signed by both parents
or the consent form of the other parent signed in the presence of the
Consular Officer,or Victorian Police Officer(only if you reside more than 300
km from the CBD), which should then be accompanied by the photo I.D.with
signature of the consenting parent
(You may download the specific form here). If applying for a new passport,
consent may be given by completing the relevant section of the
application form (to be downloaded).
Written consent is necessary even if you are not married, if you are
separated or divorced, and even if you do not wish to include your children on
your passport;
b)Two colour passport-size photographs (click here to download a facsimile of
photograph endorsement)
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What is the cost of a passport?
The cost for the issue of a passport is currently AUD 137.05, subject to the exchange rate between the Euro and the Australian dollar. Payments can only be made in cash and at the time of lodging the passport application.
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How can I collect my Passport ?
You can collect your passport:
a) In person. By bringing the original recepit;
b) By having someone collect it on your behalf. By giving written consent
to that person on the back of the receipt and producing also that person's photo ID at time of collection;
c) By post.
Supply a Prepaid Registered Mail envelope from any Australian post office and which should have the address where we are to forward your passport. Please do not remove the receipt tag at the back of the envelope.
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How long does it take to issue a passport?
The passport will normally be issued within 15 days from the date of application. A passport can also be issued within 24 hours in cases of documented extreme emergency. In such case an emergency fee is charged, currently AUD 50.
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What can I do in the case of an extreme emergency?
In the case of an extreme emergency you can apply for a passport by following the above procedure regarding to issue a passport.
The emergency needs to be genuine and you must supply an itinerary and ticket as proof.
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What can I do if my passport is lost or stolen? (Victorian residents only)
You need to immediately lodge a complaint with the Police. The original Lost/Theft property report from the Police must be produced in original and with a police stamp, phone number and signature.
You must attend the Consulate in person with the following documentation:
- Stolen/Loss form (download here) .
- a valid photo id card with proof of residence
If you do not reside in Victoria, we require the authorization of the other Italian Consulate before issuing a new passport.
Please refer to issue a passport section.
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What can I do if my passport is stolen or lost ? (non-resident only)
In the case where a person not residing in Victoria suffers the theft or loss of his/her passport, the Consulate is unable to issue a replacement passport without the written authorization (nulla osta) from the issuing authority in that person’s State or Country of residence.
If there is not enough time to obtain such authorization, the Consulate can issue a temporary "Travel Document" free of charge.
This document will only be valid for re-entry into Italy – stop-overs are not allowed. In order to obtain the travel document, the following documentation is required:
- Stolen/Loss form (download here) ;
- Original theft/loss police report;
- A valid photo id card;
- A minor under 18 years-of-age needs a consent form signed by both parents
in the presence of a Consular Officer or must attend the consulate with a
guardian who is authorized to sign such consent;
- Two identical photos, 30mm x 40mm in size, with a white background. Frontal
view and in colour (photograph endorsement);
- Original airline ticket with confirmed departure date;
Should there be enough time to obtain the authorization, then the requirements are the same as those listed under "Issue of a New Passport". The fee for the replacement of a passport is AUD 137.05, subject to the exchange rate between the Euro and the Australian dollar. Payment is not required at the time of the application but will need to be made at a later date, once authorization for the issue has been received.
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How do I buy the annual stamp duty for my passport?
To buy the annual stamp duty for the world-wide passport you need to go to the Cashier's desk (Number 6) of the Consulate (without prior appointment) during office hours.
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Who is eligible for a passport free of charge?
Italian nationals registered at both the Consulate and at one of the Italian “Comuni” who can provide recent evidence of financial hardship and are, therefore, entitled to receive benefits and/or aid in order to overcome their current situation, may apply for a ten-year passport free of charge.
Besides the above category, ministers of recognised religions and denominations may also apply for a free passport, provided they can provide a letter from the head of the mission confirming their status.
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