Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic
06/16/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/16/2026 08:22
Paper ID Card expiration date: August 3
Starting August 3, 2026, the paper ID card will cease to be valid in both Italy and other European Union countries, regardless of the expiration date shown on the back.
From that date, the only valid format will be the Electronic Identity Card (EIC).
Contact your nearest Consulate to learn how to have the new Electronic Identity Card issued: https://www.esteri.it/it/ministero/struttura/laretediplomatica/
Starting June 1, Italian citizens living abroad (AIRE) may also apply for the EIC at any Italian Municipality, as specified by Law No. 11 of 19 January, 2026.
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