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Italian Passport Renewal in USA 2026 (AIRE, Prenot@Mi & Passport Fees)
Country-specific renewal information, document guidance, fees, processing considerations, and U.S.-based consular submission information.
Consular Authority Info
Official Processing Authority:Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (MAECI) / Italian Embassy and Consulates General in the United States
Note on Terminology: Italian consular authorities generally do not describe the process as extending or renewing the old passport. A new passport is issued in replacement of the previous passport (rilascio nuovo passaporto). A new passport can be requested when the old passport is expired or expiring, lost, stolen, damaged or has no usable pages.
2026 Official Consular Fee Schedule
| Fee Component / Item | Amount (EUR) | Converted Consular USD (Q3 2026) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport Booklet (Costo Libretto) | €42.70 EUR | — | Physical biometric passport booklet |
| Administrative Contribution (Contributo Amministrativo) | €73.50 EUR | — | Consular service fee |
| Total Statutory Consular Fee | €116.20 EUR | $135.50 USD | Quarterly Rate: €1.00 = $1.1651 USD |
| Prenot@Mi Appointment Booking | $0.00 USD (Free) | Official booking portal is completely free of charge | |
• Quarterly Exchange Rate: Consular fees in USD are updated quarterly (Q3 2026 (July 1 – September 30, 2026)).
• Payment Methods: Money Order (e.g. New York Consulate requires Money Order payable to 'Consolato Generale d'Italia – New York'); Check jurisdictional consulate website for local payment policy (Cash/Card/Money Order).
• Mandatory AIRE Pre-requisite: AIRE registration and address must be up to date via FAST IT before attending appointment.
🚀 Step-by-Step Application Process
1
Verify AIRE Status on FAST ITLog into FAST IT (serviziconsolari.esteri.it) to confirm your AIRE registration and address are up to date (submit updates at least 30 days ahead).
2
Register on Prenot@MiCreate an account on Prenot@Mi (prenotami.esteri.it) selecting your jurisdictional Italian Embassy or Consulate General.
3
Book Passport AppointmentSelect 'Passaporto' service on Prenot@Mi and choose an available appointment date (booking is 100% free).
4
Confirm Appointment in Time WindowConfirm the appointment on Prenot@Mi during the mandatory confirmation window (e.g. 10 to 4 days prior in NY) to avoid automatic cancellation.
5
Gather Required DocumentsPrepare your current passport, photo ID, proof of address, 2 ICAO photos (35x45mm), and exact consular fee payment.
6
Obtain Exact Money OrderCheck your consulate's current quarterly fee schedule and purchase an exact Money Order (e.g. $135.50 in NY for Q3 2026).
7
Attend In-Person AppointmentAppear at the consulate on time. Biometric fingerprints and digital signature are captured on-site (required for ages 12+).
8
Receive New Biometric PassportDepending on the consular post, your new 10-year passport is printed same-day or returned via prepaid secure trackable courier.
📋 Document Checklist
The following documents are required for this country's renewal application. Confirm specific requirements before submitting originals.
Italian Passport Application Form (Mandatory)Completed and signed form prescribed by the jurisdictional Italian consular office.
Current or Expired Italian Passport (Mandatory (if available))Original previous passport plus one photocopy of the biographical page.
Valid Official Photo ID (Mandatory)Valid Italian Carta d'Identità, U.S. Driver's License, State ID, or U.S. Passport.
Two Compliant Passport Photographs (Mandatory)35 mm x 45 mm color photos on plain white background conforming to ICAO biometric standards.
Proof of Consular Residence & AIRE Status (Mandatory)Active AIRE registration confirmed on FAST IT plus proof of residence (driver's license or utility bill).
Consular Passport Fee Payment (Mandatory)Exact quarterly USD amount (e.g. $135.50 Money Order payable to the specific Italian Consulate).
Italy Consular Posts & Jurisdiction
Applicants must apply through the Italian Embassy or Consulate General responsible for their AIRE registered residential address.
Embassy of Italy in Washington, DC (DC, MD, VA, NC, WV)
Consulate General of Italy in New York (NY, CT, Northern NJ, Bermuda)
Consulate General of Italy in Boston (MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)
Consulate General of Italy in Chicago (IL, CO, IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD, WI, WY)
Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles (Southern CA, NV, AZ, NM)
Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco (Northern CA, AK, HI, ID, MT, OR, UT, WA, Guam)
Consulate General of Italy in Miami (FL, GA, SC, AL, MS, PR, USVI, Bahamas, Jamaica)
Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia (PA, DE, Southern NJ, MD counties)
Consulate General of Italy in Houston (TX, AR, LA, OK)
Consulate of Italy in Detroit (MI, IN, KY, OH, TN)
Critical Consular Guidelines & Warnings
- Statutory passport fee is €116.20 EUR (€42.70 booklet + €73.50 administrative contribution), converted quarterly into USD (e.g. $135.50 at NY Consulate for Q3 2026).
- Booking an appointment on Prenot@Mi is 100% FREE — beware of third-party scam agencies charging booking fees.
- AIRE registration on FAST IT is a mandatory prerequisite; San Francisco advises submitting AIRE requests at least 30 days before the passport appointment.
- Mandatory confirmation: You must confirm your appointment on Prenot@Mi within the designated window (typically 10 to 4 days before) or it will be automatically cancelled.
- Biometrics (fingerprints & signature) are legally mandatory for all applicants aged 12 and older; children under 12 are exempt.
- Payment methods vary by consulate; New York requires an exact Money Order and strictly rejects cash, credit cards, or personal checks.
Safe Filing Guidelines
Before submitting a physical passport, keep secure copies of your passport identification page, relevant U.S. immigration documents and any visa pages that you may need for your records.
Use only the payment method, payee name and payment instructions specified by the issuing government's official embassy, consulate or authorized service provider for the particular application.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The current statutory fee is €116.20 EUR, consisting of the €42.70 passport booklet cost and €73.50 administrative contribution. Italian U.S. consulates collect the equivalent in USD using a quarterly consular exchange rate. For example, New York's July–September 2026 amount is $135.50 USD.
Generally yes for Italian citizens residing in the United States. Your AIRE registration and residential address must be up to date in FAST IT before your passport appointment. Some consulates impose a lead time; San Francisco currently advises submitting AIRE requests at least 30 days before the appointment.
FAST IT (serviziconsolari.esteri.it) is used for consular registry functions, such as AIRE registration and address updates. Prenot@Mi (prenotami.esteri.it) is the official appointment booking system used to schedule passport appointments. Updating your AIRE information on FAST IT does not automatically book an appointment.
Adults and minors aged 12 and older must appear in person for biometric fingerprint and digital signature capture. Children under 12 are legally exempt from fingerprinting, and several consulates (such as San Francisco and Detroit) permit qualifying under-12 applications by mail.
There is no uniform nationwide timeline. Some consulates issue the passport on the same day as the appointment if AIRE and vital statistics are completely in order, while others take 2 to 4 weeks. Unresolved AIRE status or unregistered marriage/birth certificates can cause substantial delays.
You need the completed passport application form, your previous Italian passport (if available), a valid photo ID, two ICAO-compliant passport photos (35x45mm), proof of residence in the consular district, and the exact quarterly consular fee (such as a Money Order where required).
Have questions about valid U.S. visas in expired passports, postal safety, or state DMV rules?
⬆️ Refer to FAQ Section Above Official Reference Portals
- https://www.esteri.it/it/servizi-consolari-e-visti/italiani-all-estero/documenti_di_viaggio/passaporto/
- https://prenotami.esteri.it/
- https://serviziconsolari.esteri.it/
- https://ambwashingtondc.esteri.it/it/servizi-consolari-e-visti/servizi-per-il-cittadino-italiano/passaporti/
- https://consnewyork.esteri.it/en/servizi-consolari-e-visti/servizi-per-il-cittadino-italiano/passaporti-e-carte-didentita/
- https://consnewyork.esteri.it/en/servizi-consolari-e-visti/servizi-per-il-cittadino-italiano/passaporti-e-carte-didentita/how-do-i-apply-for-a-passport/
- https://consnewyork.esteri.it/it/servizi-consolari-e-visti/servizi-per-il-cittadino-italiano/tariffe-consolari/
- https://conssanfrancisco.esteri.it/en/news/dal_consolato/2026/09/important-notice-passport-applications-and-a-i-r-e-registration/
- https://conssanfrancisco.esteri.it/it/servizi-consolari-e-visti/servizi-per-il-cittadino-italiano/passaporti-e-carte-didentita/
- https://conschicago.esteri.it/it/servizi-consolari-e-visti/servizi-per-il-cittadino-italiano/passaporti/rilascio-nuovo-passaporto/
- https://conshouston.esteri.it/it/servizi-consolari-e-visti/servizi-per-il-cittadino-italiano/passaporti/passaporti-per-minorenni/
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Guide At-A-Glance
Listed Fees€116.20 EUR (~$135.50 USD Q3 2026)
Listed Processing TimeSame-day issuance at appointment or 2 to 4 weeks depending on consular post
Listed Submission MethodItalian Embassy and Consulates General in the USA
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