Philippine Passport Renewal in Italy (Rome and Milan)
Quick answer
Renew at the Consulate General in Milan if you live in northern Italy, or at the Embassy in Rome for all other regions. Rome books passport slots on passport.gov.ph and charges EUR 60 in cash. Milan takes bookings by email and also charges EUR 60. In Rome, the new passport is usually ready in 4 to 6 weeks.
For the general process and documents, see Philippine passport renewal abroad.
What are the requirements?
- Your current ePassport and a photocopy of the data page.
- The filled-in application form from your post's website.
- Your permesso di soggiorno or carta d'identità, original plus a back-to-back photocopy. In Rome, another valid Philippine government ID also works.
- Married women using their husband's surname: PSA marriage certificate, original and photocopy.
- Dual citizens: your Identification Certificate from the post.
- Milan only: if you have no valid permesso or carta d'identità, bring your PSA birth certificate (and PSA marriage certificate if married).
- Green, brown or old maroon passports: Milan treats these as new applications, with a PSA birth certificate.
How much does it cost?
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal, Embassy in Rome | EUR 60 | Cash only |
| Renewal, Consulate General in Milan | EUR 60 | |
| Lost ePassport, Rome | EUR 150 | Plus EUR 25 for the affidavit of loss |
| Lost ePassport, Milan | EUR 150 | Plus EUR 25 for the affidavit |
| Damaged passport, Milan | EUR 60 | Plus EUR 25 for the affidavit |
How do you apply, step by step?
Online
1. Rome
book on passport.gov.ph and choose the Embassy in Rome.
2. Milan
email the Consulate General's passport address (listed on its contact page). Attach a copy of your passport, your carta d'identità and your mobile number.
Walk-in
1. Go on your appointment date with your originals and photocopies
2. Pay the fee and keep the official receipt
3. Have your photo and fingerprints taken
4. Claim the passport in person, or send an immediate family member with a signed authorization letter (delega) and ID
How long does it take?
- Rome: usually 4 to 6 weeks. If it has not arrived after 60 days, contact the Embassy.
- Rome releasing: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Releasing Section hours; the rest of the Embassy is open 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) No appointment is needed to claim. Bring your old passport and the original receipt.
- Milan, lost valid passport: a 15-day clearance period comes first, then biometrics.
Where to go
- Embassy in Rome: Via Aurelia 290/A, 00165 Rome. Phone +39 06 397 46621.
- Consulate General in Milan: Viale Stelvio 71 – Via Bernina 18, 20159 Milan. Phone +39 02 6682 5232.
Milan serves Lombardia, Piemonte, Liguria, Veneto, Emilia-Romagna, Trentino-Alto Adige, Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Valle d'Aosta. Rome serves the rest of Italy.
Frequently asked questions
My passport was lost in Italy. What do I need?
File a police report (denuncia) with an English translation, then apply at your post with an affidavit of loss and your PSA birth certificate. In Rome, no denuncia is needed if the lost passport had already expired.
Can a relative claim my new passport?
Yes, if they are an immediate family member (parent, spouse, child, brother or sister). They bring your signed authorization letter, your old passport, the receipt and their own ID.
I applied during a consular outreach. Where do I claim?
Rome releases outreach passports at the Philippine Honorary Consulate near the outreach venue. Contact that consulate after 60 days.
Do the posts in Italy take cards?
The Embassy in Rome accepts cash only. Bring the exact amount in euros.
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