What is the carta d’identità?

The carta d’identità is the Italian ID card

So is it something that only an Italian citizen can have?

No, the carta d’identità is not only for the Italian citizens, it is also for foreigners, Europeans or non Europeans can request and use it as an ID card

Where can I obtain it?

You have to book an appointment at the Anagrafe of your comune, where you have your residenza

I don’t have the residenza in Italy, can I still obtain it?

No, you cannot, having the residenza is mandatory in order to get the Carta d’identità

What documents do I need to request it?

You need to show at the appointment your codice fiscale, your passport and passport photos, in case you are non European, you also need to show your permesso di soggiorno.

What if my permesso is expired?

In this case you will need to show your expired permesso and the receipt of the renewal

How can I book an appointment at the anagrafe of my comune?

You have to check on the website of your comune, or you can also use the official website of the Ministero dell’interno

How much do I have to pay for the Carta d’Identità?

You have to pay 22,21€ in case of the first release or renewal, 27,37€ in case of a duplicate

After how many days can I receive it? and How?

Usually to receive it, it takes within 15/20 days from the request, depending from the comune you can receive it via letter, or you can go to the comune yourself to take it

I received a paper with the Carta d’Identità that says I can use the CieID app, what is that?

The CieID app, allows you to use the Carta d’Identità as digital identity (like the Spid), so it is very useful

Can I carry with me only the carta d’identità without the permesso di soggiorno?

No, since it is the permesso di soggiorno that allows you to stay in Italy

My permesso is expired, can I travel with the carta d’identità within Europe?

No, the carta d’identità is a document that you can use to travel in Europe only if you are an Italian citizen.