The Italian Consulate in São Paulo will begin issuing identity documents in January.

The Italian Consulate General in São Paulo announced this Thursday (4) that it will begin issuing the Electronic Identity Card (CIE)The news, eagerly awaited by the Italian-Brazilian community, marks an important step forward in the provision of services to Italian citizens residing in the area.

The implementation will be done in an experimental phase, with limited slots and by prior appointment. The consulate recommends that, at this initial stage, only citizens with a genuine and practical need for the document should apply.

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The CIE is the official identity document for Italian citizens. Produced by the Italian Ministry of the Interior and the Italian State Police and Registrar's Office, the electronic version allows the holder to confirm their identity and access online services of the Italian Public Administration, such as digital platforms of government agencies. However, it does not yet apply to consular services.

The document Not valid for international travel.. For travel between Brazil and Italy, a passport is required, whether Italian or Brazilian.

According to the consulate, more information about who can apply for the document and how the scheduling process will work will be released in the coming weeks. Those interested are advised to follow official channels and avoid sending messages about this matter at this time.

With approximately 383 Italian citizens registered in AIRE In the São Paulo jurisdiction, the demand for consular services is high. Therefore, the consulate emphasizes that the implementation of the CIE (Foreigner Identification Card) will be gradual, requiring patience from the community and attention to official guidelines.

The launch of the CIE (Foreigner Identification Card) issuance represents an important step towards bringing Italian bureaucracy closer to citizens residing in Brazil, fulfilling a long-standing demand from the Italian-Brazilian community.