How to Obtain an Italian Passport for a Minor from the Italian Consulate in London

23 Dec How to Obtain an Italian Passport for a Minor from the Italian Consulate in London

If you need to obtain an Italian passport for your child aged between 0 and 11, the process might seem complex. However, by following these detailed instructions, you can handle the procedure more easily via post.

Step 1: Verify the Birth Registration

First, ensure that the minor’s birth certificate has already been registered in Italy. If this has not been done, consult our blog article to learn how to register a birth certificate at the Italian Consulate in London.

Step 2: Prepare Complete Documentation

Make sure to provide all the required documents and comply with the current regulations. Incomplete or non-compliant applications will be rejected and returned to you.

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Required Documentation

MOD2 Form

This is the application form for a passport for minors aged 0 to 11 (via post). It must be fully completed in block letters, including phone numbers, email addresses, the minor’s height in centimeters, and the signatures of both parents.

For non-EU parents, the signature must be authenticated in one of the following ways:

• At the Italian Consulate in London by presenting the MOD2 form and a valid passport.
• At an Honorary Consulate or Honorary Agency.
• By a British notary/solicitor, with subsequent legalization by the Legalisation Office of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
• By a public official in Italy.
• At any Italian Embassy or Consulate worldwide.

AFT2 Form

This is a form used to authenticate the photo for the issuance of passports for minors aged 0 to 11. The minor’s photo must be authenticated in one of the following ways:

• At the Italian Consulate in London, if the parent is an EU citizen. In this case, the parent must visit the Consulate with the minor, presenting: the AFT2 form, three photos of the minor, the parent’s valid passport or ID card, and the minor’s previous passport. If this is a first-time passport application, an alternative valid ID document must be presented.
• By the signature of a British or EU citizen who has known the parents for at least two years (excluding relatives) and holds a recognized profession or good public standing.

Three Identical and Recent Photos of the Minor

Previous Italian Passport

If available, even if expired or damaged. Alternatively, provide the original Italian ID card or valid foreign passport.

Parental Identification Documents

Photocopies of valid identification documents for both parents.

ID for First Passport Applications

For first-time passport applications, present the original Italian ID card or a valid original foreign passport.

Postal Order

You can purchase a Postal Order in cash from any British post office. Additional fees apply.

Special Delivery Envelope

This can be purchased from any British post office. Include the address where you want the passport to be sent.

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Processing Times

The processing time for obtaining a passport is generally 10–12 weeks from the date the Consulate receives your documentation.

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Special Cases

Lack of Parental Consent

If one parent does not give consent, you must contact the Consulate’s Social Assistance Office to arrange individual interviews and hearings with both parents before the Guardianship Judge.

Deceased Parent

If not already registered at the relevant Italian municipality, an original death certificate, duly apostilled and translated, must be submitted.

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By following this detailed guide, your child’s passport application will be correct and complete, making the issuance process via the Italian Consulate in London smoother and hassle-free.