The Italian Consulate General in São Paulo has begun the pilot phase for requesting... Electronic Identity Card (CIE), the Italian ID card. In this initial phase, the document will only be issued to Italian citizens registered in AIRE who can prove a genuine need for its issuance.
The body recalls The CIE (Foreigner Identification Card) is not valid for leaving Brazil for international travel. For international travel, Italian citizens must carry a valid passport.
fundamental requirements
To apply for the document, it is essential to have your registration status in the AIRE (Registry of Italians Abroad) duly updated. The applicant must also have a tax code (Italian CPF) validated by the Agenzia delle Entrate.
The validity of the tax code can be verified on the official website of the Italian agency. (see here)In addition to these criteria, the urgency or necessity of the document must be proven through specific documentation.
How to schedule an appointment
The scheduling request must be submitted exclusively via email. [email protected]The applicant must attach the completed and signed application form, along with proof of the need for the document.
You must also submit a copy of a valid identity document and proof of current address in the applicant's name. Applications submitted with incomplete forms will not be processed by the consulate.
Procedure and issuance
Citizens who meet the requirements will be contacted by email or phone to schedule an in-person appointment. On the scheduled day, the applicant must bring the original documents and a 3,5 x 4,5 cm photograph.
The service includes fingerprinting, signature, and payment of the consular fee. (21,95 euros). The amount must be paid by debit card at the time of service.
The document is produced in Italy by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato. Delivery is via registered mail to the declared address, and tracking can be done online.
Validity and issuance in Italy
The validity of the Electronic Identity Card for citizens of legal age is ten years. The term varies according to the age group of the document holder.
From June 1, 2026, based on Law No. 11 of 2026, citizens registered in AIRE They can apply for the CIE directly at any Comune in Italy.In these cases, the applicant may choose to receive the document at home or pick it up in person at the chosen Comune.
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Darci Teresinha
February 23, 2026 at 14:29 am
My son and his family have already obtained Italian citizenship. Can I use his file to obtain my citizenship?