{"id":5160,"date":"2026-05-12T04:28:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T02:28:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consmelbourne.esteri.it\/?page_id=5160"},"modified":"2026-07-17T06:49:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T04:49:36","slug":"issue-and-renewal-of-italian-passport","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/consmelbourne.esteri.it\/it\/servizi-consolari-e-visti\/servizi-per-il-cittadino-italiano\/rilascio-e-rinnovo-del-passaporto-italiano\/issue-and-renewal-of-italian-passport\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a0Issue and Renewal of Italian Passport"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- ============================================================ ITALIAN CONSULATE MELBOURNE \u2013 Passport Page HOW TO USE: 1. Create a new Page in WordPress (Pages \u2192 Add New) 2. Click the \"+\" button \u2192 search \"Custom HTML\" \u2192 add the block 3. Paste ALL of this code into that Custom HTML block 4. Publish the page ============================================================ --><\/p>\n<p><!-- INTRO BANNER --><\/p>\n<div class=\"cgm-intro-banner\">\n<h2>Italian Passport \u2013 General Information<\/h2>\n<p>All information required to apply for or renew your Italian passport at the Consulate General of Italy in Melbourne. Click each section below to expand it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- STICKY NAVIGATION --><\/p>\n<div class=\"cgm-nav\">\n<div class=\"cgm-nav-inner\"><a href=\"#cgm-eligibility\" data-cgm-target=\"eligibility\">Eligibility<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#cgm-requirements\" data-cgm-target=\"requirements\">Requirements<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#cgm-booking\" data-cgm-target=\"booking\">Appointment<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#cgm-adults\" data-cgm-target=\"adults\">Adults<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#cgm-minors\" data-cgm-target=\"minors\">Under 18<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#cgm-validity\" data-cgm-target=\"validity\">Validity<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#cgm-fees\" data-cgm-target=\"fees\">Fees<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#cgm-processing\" data-cgm-target=\"processing\">Processing<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ACCORDION --><\/p>\n<div class=\"cgm-accordion\">\n<p><!-- 1. ELIGIBILITY --><\/p>\n<div id=\"cgm-eligibility\" class=\"cgm-acc-item\"><button class=\"cgm-acc-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-cgm-id=\"eligibility\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"cgm-acc-num\">1<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"cgm-acc-title\">Eligibility<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"cgm-body-eligibility\" class=\"cgm-acc-body\">\n<div class=\"cgm-acc-content\">\n<p>To apply for an Italian passport, you must be an <strong>Italian citizen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cgm-info\">\n<p><strong>Not yet an Italian citizen?<\/strong> Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/consmelbourne.esteri.it\/en\/servizi-consolari-e-visti\/servizi-per-il-cittadino-straniero\/italian-citizenship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Italian Citizenship page<\/a> to find out if you are eligible. You must first be granted citizenship before you can apply for a passport.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 2. REQUIREMENTS --><\/p>\n<div id=\"cgm-requirements\" class=\"cgm-acc-item\"><button class=\"cgm-acc-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-cgm-id=\"requirements\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"cgm-acc-num\">2<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"cgm-acc-title\">Requirements<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"cgm-body-requirements\" class=\"cgm-acc-body\">\n<div class=\"cgm-acc-content\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0.75rem; font-size: 0.88rem; color: #6b7280;\">All of the following requirements must be met to apply at this Consulate.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cgm-req-item\">\n<div class=\"cgm-req-icon\">\ud83d\udccd<\/div>\n<div class=\"cgm-req-body\"><strong>Residence<\/strong>You must reside in <strong>Victoria<\/strong> or <strong>Tasmania<\/strong> to apply at the Consulate General of Italy in Melbourne.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cgm-req-item\">\n<div class=\"cgm-req-icon\">\ud83d\udcc5<\/div>\n<div class=\"cgm-req-body\"><strong>Appointment Booking<\/strong>You must book and confirm your appointment through the <a href=\"https:\/\/prenotami.esteri.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prenot@mi<\/a> online system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cgm-req-item\">\n<div class=\"cgm-req-icon\">\ud83d\udccb<\/div>\n<div class=\"cgm-req-body\"><strong>AIRE Registration<\/strong>You must already be registered with AIRE \u2013 the register of Italian citizens living abroad. Registration is mandatory if you have lived in Victoria or Tasmania for more than 12 months, or if you intend to reside there for more than 12 months.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Not registered? You must register <em>before<\/em> booking your appointment.<\/li>\n<li>Already registered? Ensure your address details are current.<\/li>\n<li>Not eligible for AIRE? You may still attend your appointment. The Consulate will request the <em>delega e nulla osta al rilascio<\/em> from the Questura in Italy. The passport will only be issued once consent is received.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cgm-req-item\">\n<div class=\"cgm-req-icon\">\ud83e\uddd1<\/div>\n<div class=\"cgm-req-body\"><strong>Personal Attendance<\/strong>All passport applicants must attend their appointment <strong>in person<\/strong>, including infants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 3. APPOINTMENT BOOKING --><\/p>\n<div id=\"cgm-booking\" class=\"cgm-acc-item\"><button class=\"cgm-acc-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-cgm-id=\"booking\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"cgm-acc-num\">3<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"cgm-acc-title\">Appointment Booking<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"cgm-body-booking\" class=\"cgm-acc-body\">\n<div class=\"cgm-acc-content\">\n<div class=\"cgm-req-item\">\n<div class=\"cgm-req-icon\">\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f<\/div>\n<div class=\"cgm-req-body\"><strong>Book Online via Prenot@mi<\/strong>Book your appointment through the <a href=\"https:\/\/prenotami.esteri.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prenot@mi portal<\/a>. If applying for multiple people including minors, book a <em>multiple appointment<\/em> and note the total number of passports required. You may also book separate time slots.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cgm-req-item\">\n<div class=\"cgm-req-icon\">\u2705<\/div>\n<div class=\"cgm-req-body\"><strong>Confirm Your Appointment<\/strong>Ten (10) days before your appointment you will receive a confirmation email (check your spam folder). You must confirm at least <strong>4 days<\/strong> before the scheduled date via the Prenot@mi portal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cgm-warning\">\n<div class=\"cgm-w-title\">\u26a0\ufe0f Important<\/div>\n<p>If your appointment is not confirmed, it will be <strong>automatically cancelled<\/strong> by the system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cgm-info\">\n<p><strong>Over 70 years old?<\/strong> Italian citizens aged 70 or over are <strong>not required<\/strong> to book an appointment and may attend the Consulate directly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 4. DOCUMENTS FOR ADULTS --><\/p>\n<div id=\"cgm-adults\" class=\"cgm-acc-item\"><button class=\"cgm-acc-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-cgm-id=\"adults\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"cgm-acc-num\">4<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"cgm-acc-title\">Documents for Adults<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"cgm-body-adults\" class=\"cgm-acc-body\">\n<div class=\"cgm-acc-content\">\n<ul class=\"cgm-checklist\">\n<li><span class=\"cgm-check-dot\">\u2713<\/span>A valid ID document in original (see accepted forms below)<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"cgm-check-dot\">\u2713<\/span>Completed <a href=\"https:\/\/consmelbourne.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MODULO-RILASCIO-PASSAPORTO-2023ok.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">passport request form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"cgm-check-dot\">\u2713<\/span>1 passport-sized photograph, not more than 6 months old (available from Australia Post)<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"cgm-check-dot\">\u2713<\/span>Proof of residential address (Australian driver&#8217;s licence or utility bill)<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"cgm-check-dot\">\u2713<\/span>For applicants born outside Australia: Australian citizenship certificate (original) or a valid Australian visa<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"cgm-check-dot\">\u2713<\/span>Payment by credit\/debit card preferred \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/consmelbourne.esteri.it\/en\/chi-siamo\/la-sede\/consular-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view applicable fees<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"cgm-warning\">\n<div class=\"cgm-w-title\">\u26a0\ufe0f Accepted Forms of ID (original only)<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>A valid passport (any nationality)<\/li>\n<li>A valid Italian passport<\/li>\n<li>A valid Italian identity card<\/li>\n<li>A valid Italian driver&#8217;s licence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0.6rem;\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> An Australian driver&#8217;s licence is <strong>NOT<\/strong> accepted as ID. Photocopies or digital copies will not be accepted. Applicants without an original ID document will not be admitted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 5. DOCUMENTS FOR UNDER 18 --><\/p>\n<div id=\"cgm-minors\" class=\"cgm-acc-item\"><button class=\"cgm-acc-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-cgm-id=\"minors\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"cgm-acc-num\">5<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"cgm-acc-title\">Documents for Under 18<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"cgm-body-minors\" class=\"cgm-acc-body\">\n<div class=\"cgm-acc-content\">\n<ul class=\"cgm-checklist\">\n<li><span class=\"cgm-check-dot\">\u2713<\/span>Original ID of both parents<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"cgm-check-dot\">\u2713<\/span>The applicant&#8217;s valid Italian passport (if available) or other proof of ID (Australian driver&#8217;s licence not accepted)<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"cgm-check-dot\">\u2713<\/span>Completed passport application form<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"cgm-check-dot\">\u2713<\/span>1 passport-sized photograph (available from Australia Post)<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"cgm-check-dot\">\u2713<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/consmelbourne.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ATTO-DI-ASSENSO-Passaporto.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Consent form<\/a> signed by both parents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"cgm-warning\">\n<div class=\"cgm-w-title\">\u26a0\ufe0f Important Notes for Minors<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Before the first passport, you must <a href=\"https:\/\/consmelbourne.esteri.it\/en\/servizi-consolari-e-visti\/servizi-per-il-cittadino-italiano\/registrazione-degli-atti-di-nascita\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">register the child&#8217;s birth<\/a> at the Consulate \u2014 at least <strong>one week<\/strong> before the appointment.<\/li>\n<li>Children under 18 require consent from <strong>both parents<\/strong>, even in cases of separation, divorce, or adoption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; color: #6b7280; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; margin-top: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\">Attendance requirements by nationality<\/p>\n<div class=\"cgm-parents-grid\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"cgm-col-label-green\">Both parents EU passport holders<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 0.87rem; line-height: 1.7;\">Only one parent needs to attend in person. The attending parent must bring the <a href=\"https:\/\/consmelbourne.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ATTO-DI-ASSENSO-Passaporto.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">consent form<\/a> signed by the absent parent, plus a copy of their ID.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cgm-scenario\">\n<div class=\"cgm-stag\">Example 1<\/div>\n<p>Andrea (Italian) and Rosa (French) apply for their daughter Annalisa&#8217;s first passport. If Rosa can&#8217;t attend, Andrea brings Rosa&#8217;s signed consent form and a copy of her ID.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"cgm-col-label-red\">One parent is a non-EU passport holder<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 0.87rem; line-height: 1.7;\"><strong>Both parents must attend in person.<\/strong> The consent form must be signed in front of a consular officer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cgm-scenario\">\n<div class=\"cgm-stag\">Example 2<\/div>\n<p>Francesca (Italian) and Paulo (Brazilian) apply for Leonardo&#8217;s passport. Leonardo, Francesca, and Paulo must all be present to sign the consent form before a consular officer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 6. VALIDITY --><\/p>\n<div id=\"cgm-validity\" class=\"cgm-acc-item\"><button class=\"cgm-acc-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-cgm-id=\"validity\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"cgm-acc-num\">6<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"cgm-acc-title\">Passport Validity<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"cgm-body-validity\" class=\"cgm-acc-body\">\n<div class=\"cgm-acc-content\">\n<div class=\"cgm-validity-grid\">\n<div class=\"cgm-validity-card\">\n<div class=\"cgm-years\">3<\/div>\n<div class=\"cgm-vlabel\">Years<\/div>\n<div class=\"cgm-vdesc\">Children under 3 years of age<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cgm-validity-card\">\n<div class=\"cgm-years\">5<\/div>\n<div class=\"cgm-vlabel\">Years<\/div>\n<div class=\"cgm-vdesc\">Minors aged 3 to 17 years<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cgm-validity-card\">\n<div class=\"cgm-years\">10<\/div>\n<div class=\"cgm-vlabel\">Years<\/div>\n<div class=\"cgm-vdesc\">Adults 18 years and over<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cgm-info\" style=\"margin-top: 1.1rem;\">\n<p>Some countries require a passport valid for at least <strong>6 months<\/strong> beyond your travel dates. Check entry requirements on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viaggiaresicuri.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Viaggiare Sicuri<\/a> before travelling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 7. FEES --><\/p>\n<div id=\"cgm-fees\" class=\"cgm-acc-item\"><button class=\"cgm-acc-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-cgm-id=\"fees\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"cgm-acc-num\">7<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"cgm-acc-title\">Fees<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"cgm-body-fees\" class=\"cgm-acc-body\">\n<div class=\"cgm-acc-content\">\n<p>Consular fees apply to all passport applications. Payment is preferred by credit or debit card.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cgm-cta-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/consmelbourne.esteri.it\/en\/chi-siamo\/la-sede\/consular-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Consular Fees \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 8. PROCESSING TIMES --><\/p>\n<div id=\"cgm-processing\" class=\"cgm-acc-item\"><button class=\"cgm-acc-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-cgm-id=\"processing\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"cgm-acc-num\">8<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"cgm-acc-title\">Processing Times<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"cgm-body-processing\" class=\"cgm-acc-body\">\n<div class=\"cgm-acc-content\">\n<div class=\"cgm-processing-row\">\n<div class=\"cgm-processing-icon\">\ud83d\udcc4<\/div>\n<p>Provided you are eligible, have met all requirements, and submitted all necessary documentation, your passport will be <strong>issued and printed on the day of your appointment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/cgm-accordion --><\/p>\n<p><!-- JAVASCRIPT \u2013 accordion & nav behaviour --><br \/>\n<script>\n(function() {\n  function openSection(id) {\n    var body    = document.getElementById('cgm-body-' + id);\n    var trigger = document.querySelector('.cgm-acc-trigger[data-cgm-id=\"' + id + '\"]');\n    if (!body || !trigger) return;\n    body.classList.add('cgm-open');\n    trigger.classList.add('cgm-open');\n    trigger.setAttribute('aria-expanded', 'true');\n  }<\/p>\n<p>  function closeSection(id) {\n    var body    = document.getElementById('cgm-body-' + id);\n    var trigger = document.querySelector('.cgm-acc-trigger[data-cgm-id=\"' + id + '\"]');\n    if (!body || !trigger) return;\n    body.classList.remove('cgm-open');\n    trigger.classList.remove('cgm-open');\n    trigger.setAttribute('aria-expanded', 'false');\n  }<\/p>\n<p>  function toggleSection(id) {\n    var body = document.getElementById('cgm-body-' + id);\n    if (!body) return;\n    body.classList.contains('cgm-open') ? closeSection(id) : openSection(id);\n  }<\/p>\n<p>  \/\/ Accordion button clicks\n  document.querySelectorAll('.cgm-acc-trigger').forEach(function(btn) {\n    btn.addEventListener('click', function() {\n      toggleSection(btn.dataset.cgmId);\n    });\n  });<\/p>\n<p>  \/\/ Nav link clicks: open section + smooth scroll\n  document.querySelectorAll('[data-cgm-target]').forEach(function(link) {\n    link.addEventListener('click', function(e) {\n      e.preventDefault();\n      var id = link.dataset.cgmTarget;\n      var body = document.getElementById('cgm-body-' + id);\n      if (body && !body.classList.contains('cgm-open')) openSection(id);\n      setTimeout(function() {\n        var el = document.getElementById('cgm-' + id);\n        if (el) el.scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth', block: 'start' });\n      }, 60);\n    });\n  });<\/p>\n<p>  \/\/ Highlight active nav link on scroll\n  var sections = document.querySelectorAll('.cgm-acc-item[id]');\n  var navLinks = document.querySelectorAll('[data-cgm-target]');<\/p>\n<p>  window.addEventListener('scroll', function() {\n    var scrollY = window.scrollY + 90;\n    var current = '';\n    sections.forEach(function(sec) {\n      if (sec.offsetTop <= scrollY) current = sec.id.replace('cgm-', '');\n    });\n    navLinks.forEach(function(a) {\n      a.classList.toggle('cgm-active', a.dataset.cgmTarget === current);\n    });\n  }, { passive: true });\n})();\n<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Italian Passport \u2013 General Information All information required to apply for or renew your Italian passport at the Consulate General of Italy in Melbourne. 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