Passport renewal Italy costs €116.20 for an adult in 2026: a €73.50 telematic stamp plus a €42.70 booklet fee, according to Money.it on 4 August 2026. Renewal costs the same as a first passport, and an adult passport is valid for 10 years. Printing takes about 15 to 20 working days after your appointment, and getting the appointment can take anywhere from a few days to three months.
If you’re researching passport renewal Italy, the money is simple and the waiting is not. The fee is fixed nationwide, and you can now apply at a Questura (police headquarters), a Commissariato or a post office. The delay comes from the appointment queue in big cities, which is why the Polizia di Stato runs a separate priority agenda for urgent trips. This guide covers the fee breakdown and the small differences between sources, validity by age, where to apply, documents, minors, timing, urgent and lost passports, and renewal abroad through an Italian consulate. It draws on Money.it (4 August 2026), Moneyfarm (published 1 January 2026, modified 27 July 2026), Quality Travel (11 January 2026), a Global Citizen Solutions guide (updated 29 September 2026), an Altroconsumo cost article (30 November 2023) and an undated FullTravel.it guide. None of these is a Polizia di Stato or Foreign Ministry page, and the official pages could not be opened from our tools, so confirm the amount and the booking route with your Questura or consulate. For how renewal works in the United States, see our passport renewal guide.
How Much Does Passport Renewal Italy Cost?
€116.20 in total, made up of a €73.50 stamp and a €42.70 booklet fee. Money.it and Quality Travel give €42.70 for the booklet. Moneyfarm, Altroconsumo and FullTravel.it give €42.50, which brings their total to €116.
The 20-cent gap between sources is small, but it matters when you pay. Money.it says that since 1 December 2025 the booklet fee is paid through Poste Italiane channels or PagoPA (the national electronic payment system), not by postal slip. Quality Travel and Moneyfarm still describe a postal slip, and Moneyfarm’s cost section refers to 2025. Use the payment method and amount your appointment confirmation shows, and keep every receipt, since the office asks for them.
What Do the Fees Work Out to per Year?
An adult passport costs about €11.62 per year, and a child’s costs more per year of validity. The arithmetic is 116.20 divided by 10 for an adult. A child aged 3 to 18 pays the same €116.20 for 5 years, or €23.24 per year, and a child under 3 pays it for 3 years, or about €38.73 per year. Altroconsumo makes the same point, that minors pay the full fee for a shorter passport.
A family of two adults and two children aged 5 and 8 pays €464.80 for four passports (116.20 four times), before photos and delivery. Adding home delivery at about €9 per passport brings the total to roughly €500. The children’s passports expire after 5 years, so that family renews them again within a decade.
How Long Is an Italian Passport Valid?
10 years for adults, 5 years for ages 3 to 18 and 3 years for children under 3. Money.it, Moneyfarm and Global Citizen Solutions agree on these periods. Money.it adds that many countries require at least six
months of remaining validity on arrival and some require three months, so a passport with a few months left may not be enough for travel even though it is technically valid.
Where Do You Apply?
At a Questura or Commissariato, at a post office, or at your Italian consulate if you live abroad. The sources describe four routes.
- Questura or Commissariato: book on the Polizia di Stato “Agenda Passaporti” portal, using SPID (the Italian digital identity) or the electronic ID card (CIE). Availability is shown in real time, according to Quality Travel.
- Post office: Money.it says Poste Italiane started a pilot in the Bologna province in March 2024 and the service is now nationwide. As of April 2026, about 7,500 offices handle passports: 6,932 “Polis” offices in towns under 15,000 residents and 431 in major cities. More than 256,000 applications had been handled by 31 July 2026.
- Consulate abroad: Global Citizen Solutions says Italians abroad apply to the consulate with jurisdiction over their residence and must be registered with AIRE (the register of Italians residing abroad) first. Most offices use the PrenotaMi portal.
- Home delivery: optional at the time of application. Money.it says 8 in 10 applicants in small towns chose it.
The sources differ on dates. FullTravel.it says post offices in towns under 15,000 residents accepted applications from 11 March 2024, Moneyfarm says from July 2024, and Money.it says the pilot began in March 2024. Both a Questura and a post office are valid, so the rollout date matters little unless your town’s office has not joined yet.
What Documents Do You Need?
A form, ID, photos, your old passport, the stamp and the payment receipt. The sources overlap.
- A signed application form. Adult and minor versions exist, and the form is emailed after an online booking.
- A valid identity document, original and photocopy.
- Two identical recent photos on a white background that meet International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards, with forehead and ears visible. Money.it says the police ask for one photo but many offices request two.
- The €73.50 telematic stamp.
- The payment receipt for the booklet fee.
- For a renewal, the old passport, or a loss or theft report.
Fingerprints are taken at the appointment, so you must attend in person. FullTravel.it says exceptions exist for children under 12 and for people with permanent physical impediments. FullTravel.it mentions a tax code, which appears in its steps and FAQ but not in its checklist.
What Applies to Minors?
Both parents must consent, and children over 12 must attend. Money.it and Moneyfarm agree that consent from both parents is required, regardless of marital or custody status. The other parent can sign before a public official at the office. If that parent cannot attend, a signed photocopy of their ID plus a signed written consent is accepted. Without consent, a court authorization (nulla osta from the Giudice tutelare) is needed.
Money.it says fingerprints are required for minors over 12, and a signature isn’t collected for children under 12. A child born abroad needs a legalised or apostilled birth certificate, according to FullTravel.it. Global Citizen Solutions mentions only consent from the other parent, which is less detailed than the two Italian-language guides.
How Long Does Passport Renewal Italy Take?
Roughly 4 to 6 weeks in total, split between the appointment wait and 15 to 20 working days of printing. Money.it describes two stages: waiting for a counter appointment, then printing and issuance through the state printing house. Moneyfarm says a few days to about a month after documents and fingerprints are submitted, including postal delivery.
Appointment waits vary by area, according to Money.it.
Global Citizen Solutions gives a shorter range of one to six weeks for a standard passport and about one week for an emergency one. A Milan applicant who waits three months for the appointment then faces another 15 to 20 working days of printing. The sources don’t agree, so ask your Questura for the current appointment horizon.
How Does the Urgent Process Work?
Ask for the priority agenda if you travel within 30 days for a documented reason. Money.it says the Polizia di Stato has run a priority appointment agenda since March 2024 for travel within 30 days, for documented health, study, work or tourism reasons. Tourism requires proof of a purchased trip. The office decides whether to accept the request, and acceptance is not guaranteed.
Moneyfarm says urgent cases for work or health can be requested by certified email (PEC) to the Questura with supporting documents, and that a temporary passport is available in exceptional cases. Quality Travel advises contacting the Questura or Commissariato directly. FullTravel.it is inconsistent: one section sends emergencies to the nearest consulate or embassy and the FAQ sends them to the police headquarters or local police station.
What If the Passport Is Lost or Stolen?
File a police report and present it with the new application. Money.it says a replacement requires the denuncia (police report) along with the application. Moneyfarm lists a theft or loss report in place of the old passport for renewals. The fee is the same €116.20. The sources don’t describe a faster route for lost passports apart from the urgent agenda above.
How Does Renewal Work Abroad?
Register with AIRE, book on PrenotaMi and attend the consulate in person. Global Citizen Solutions says the total can vary by country and consulate, and fees abroad may be paid by bank transfer or cash. It lists a €50 fast-track fee. The sources give no consulate-specific figures, so check the one that serves you.
FullTravel.it says some groups, such as first-time emigrants and economically disadvantaged applicants, may qualify for a free passport. The sources don’t define the conditions, so ask the consulate or Questura.
Which Route Fits Which Applicant?
Use a post office in a small town, a Questura in a big city if you can get a slot, and the priority agenda if you travel soon. The table lines up the options.
How Reliable Are the Sources?
The amounts are consistent within 20 cents, and the process details come from advice sites. Money.it, Moneyfarm and Quality Travel are Italian consumer-finance and travel sites, and Global Citizen Solutions and FullTravel.it are English-language advice sites. Altroconsumo is a consumer association, but its figures date from November 2023.
The conflicts are the booklet fee (€42.50 against €42.70), the payment channel, the post office rollout date, the time estimates and the emergency route. The newest and most detailed guide, Money.it from August 2026, is the safest basis for the fee, and the appointment confirmation you receive is the authority on what to pay.
What Should You Check Before You File?
Confirm the amount, the payment channel and your appointment horizon. Three quick checks save the most time.
- Check the booklet fee on your booking confirmation, since sources show €42.50 and €42.70.
- Buy the €73.50 stamp at a tobacconist and keep the receipt.
- Book first, then compare your travel date with the print time of 15 to 20 working days.
A parent renewing a 10-year-old’s passport should bring the other parent’s signed consent and ID copy if that parent cannot attend.
Which Mistakes Delay Passport Renewal Italy?
Booking late and arriving with the wrong papers cause most delays. Check each point first.
- Booking the appointment only a few weeks before travel.
- Forgetting to register with AIRE before applying at a consulate.
- Bringing photos that do not meet the rules or only one copy.
- Arriving without the old passport or a police report.
- Applying for a minor without both parents’ consent.
- Paying the booklet fee by an outdated method.
- Assuming the post office route is open in your town without checking.
- Using a 2023 source for fees.
FAQs
How much does passport renewal Italy cost?
€116.20 for an adult: a €73.50 stamp plus a €42.70 booklet fee, according to Money.it.
Can I renew at a post office?
Yes. Poste Italiane offices handle passport applications, including Polis offices in towns under 15,000 residents.
How long is an Italian passport valid?
10 years for adults, 5 years for ages 3 to 18 and 3 years for under 3.
How long does it take?
About 4 to 6 weeks in total, with 15 to 20 working days of printing after your appointment.
Can I renew from abroad?
Yes, at the Italian consulate for your area, after registering with AIRE.
Is there an urgent option?
Yes, a priority agenda for travel within 30 days with documents. Acceptance is not guaranteed.
Conclusion
Passport renewal Italy costs €116.20 for an adult in 2026 and the passport is valid for 10 years. Book your appointment as early as you can, because printing takes 15 to 20 working days after it.
