Daily Italy postpones the end of paper identity cards and maintains their validity until expiration. The Council of Ministers extended the deadline, and those who have the old document do not need to rush to issue the electronic version. RedactionJune 17th, 2026
Citizenship It's in effect: Italians living abroad can now apply for the CIE (Foreigner's Identity Card) at any comune (municipality). Those registered with AIRE can now apply for the CIE at Italian municipalities; the cartacea card expires on August 3rd. RedactionJune 1th, 2026
Immigration Padua sees 900 residents leave the city each year for other countries. Data from the Comune shows 2.660 former residents have left Italy in three years. RedactionJune 1th, 2026
Citizenship Practical guide: how to obtain your Italian ID card (CIE) in any comune in Italy; starting June 1st. Italy will allow the issuance of the CIE (Foreigner Identification Number) to those registered in AIRE starting June 1, 2026. RedactionApril 11th 2026
Citizenship Italian ID card in São Paulo: consulate requires proof of need for issuance; see how to do it. The Consulate in São Paulo begins issuing Electronic Identity Cards: find out who can apply and what documents are needed. RedactionFebruary 22, 2026
Citizenship 15 answers for those who want to take advantage of their trip to Italy to obtain an 'Italian ID' Italy approves the issuance of Italian ID cards for residents abroad during temporary visits to the country. RedactionOctober 18th, 2025
Citizenship Italians abroad can apply for an Identity Card in any Italian comune Fabio Porta announces progress towards issuing CIE outside Italy. RedactionOctober 7th, 2025