I have an Italian EU passport that expires October 2017, and I am planning to move to Germany in May 2015, can I get an early renewal on my passport?
I am planning to move to Europe before the end of 2015 and wanted to know if it is possible for an early renewal of my passport. That way I don't have to stress about it for another ten years?
Best Answer
The concept of passport renewals in Italy was abolished and doesn't exist anymore. What happens now is that you get a brand new passport with a ten-year validity from the date of issue. Quoting from the Italian Police website:
Il passaporto è rilasciato ai cittadini italiani e ha durata decennale. Alla scadenza della validità, riportata all'interno del documento, non si rinnova ma si deve richiedere l'emissione di un nuovo passaporto.
See my other answer on the topic for more details.
Having said this, you can obtain a new Italian passport at any moment you wish, regardless of the expiry date.
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How can I renew my Italian passport?
For passport renewal, you must first register with AIRE and then schedule an appointment on the Prenota OnLine system with your local Italian Consulate. You must schedule and confirm each appointment to ensure it has been properly submitted.How long is an Italian passport valid?
It is valid for 10 years, and once it expires, may not be renewed: upon expiry, a new passport must be issued. For general information on passports abroad, passport types, and what to do in case of theft or loss, please visit the website of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.When can I renew my passport?
Renew your passport approximately nine months before it expires. Check the expiration date because certain countries require passports to remain valid for up to six months after travel.Where can I renew my Italian passport in UK?
You may apply for a passport at the London Consulate General if you are Italian and registered in the AIRE (Anagrafe degli Italiani Residenti all'Estero \u2013 Register of Italians residing abroad).Traveling with two passports - I almost got arrested | Jure Sanguinis Italian Dual Citizenship
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Answer 2
You can get the passport extended
di proroga se dalla data di rilascio del passaporto non sono ancora trascorsi 10 anni; (extension if the date of issue of the passport are not yet passed 10 years)
In general, typically you can renew any time, I did it in Hungary, there's How long before expiration can you renew a US Passport? for the USA. It's your loss for getting less years out of the fees you pay if you renew early.
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