Italian nationals who have lost or had their passport stolen and need to travel urgently, should visit the Consular Office at least 3 to 4 days before their departure, without an appointment, during public opening hours, to request the issuance of an Emergency Travel Document (ETD) for their return to Italy (or the country of residence).
The following documents are required:
- report of loss or theft of the passport or other travel document, made to the Consulate in accordance with Articles 46 and 47 and with the caveats of Article 76 of Presidential Decree 445/2000;
- report of theft or loss of passport or other travel document to the local police authorities;
- one photographs of the applicant (identical, frontal, in colour, format 35 x 40 mm);
- applicant’s travel document;
The ETD can also be issued to citizens of European Union Member States upon obtaining formal authorization from a diplomatic-consular Representation or the Foreign Ministry of the applicant’s country of origin and the necessary documentation.