For children under the age of 3, the passport has a vilidity of 3 years.
For children between 3 and 18 years old, the passport has a validity of 5 years.
IMPORTANT
- Before requesting the issuing of the child’s first passport, it is mandatory to register their birth. The registration of birth must be submitted at least one week prior to the passport appointment;
- It is necessary to book an appointment on Prenot@ami. If the appointment is intended for more people, including the minor, please make sure to book a multiple appointment and to write in the notes the total number of passports required. In alternative, please book more and different slots;
- All passport applicants must attend the appointment in person;
- Children under the age of 18 must obtain consent by both parents even in case of separation, de facto divorce, or adoption:
- In case both parents European Union country passport holders, it is sufficient for only one of them to attend the appointment in person. The parent attending the appointment must present the consent form signed by the other (absent) parent, together with a copy of the ID of the consent giving parent (preferably passport).
Example 1: Andrea is an Italian citizen and Rosa is a French citizen. They have a 7-year-old child, Annalisa, who was born in Australia. Andrea and Rosa have already registered Annalisa’s birth at the Consulate General of Italy in Melbourne and now they are requesting the issuing of Annalisa’s first passport.
On the day of the appointment, Annalisa must be present. However, it is not mandatory that both parents attend the appointment. If, for example, Rosa can’t make it to the appointment, Andrea must be present and he has to provide the consent form signed by Rosa toghether with a copy of her ID.
2. If one of the parents is not an EU passport holder:
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- Both parents must attend the appointment in person;
- The signature on the consent form must be done in front of one of the consular officers.
Example 2: Francesca is an Italian citizen and Paulo is a Brazilian citizen. They have a 16-year-old child, Leonardo, whose birth has already been registered. Francesca and Paulo now want to ask for the release of Leonardo’s passport.
On the day of the appointment, Leonardo, Francesca, and Paulo must all be present at the Consular Offices. Francesca and Paulo will need to sign the consent form in front of one of the Consular Officers.
Checklist:
- Two passport-sized photographs (obtainable from the Australian Post Office)
- The applicant’s valid Italian passport (if available) or other proof of ID (the Australian driver license is NOT considered an identity document)
- Copy of ID of both parents (passport where applicable)
- Consent form