From 3 August 2026, the paper Italian Identity Card (Carta d’Identità Cartacea) will no longer be valid for international travel, regardless of the expiry date indicated on the back.
Decree-Law No. 108 of 26 June 2026 has introduced several important changes:
- The paper Italian Identity Card, if still valid, may continue to be used as a means of identification when dealing with the Italian Public Administration and providers of public services, including Italian consular offices.
- In cases of urgency, Italian municipalities may issue a temporary identity document valid for international travel, which is non-renewable and valid for a maximum of six months. Travellers to Singapore are reminded that entry into the country requires a passport with at least six months’ remaining validity.
For information on how to apply for the Electronic Identity Card (Carta d’Identità Elettronica – CIE) at the Embassy of Italy in Singapore, please refer to the dedicated section of the Embassy’s website. Dedicated appointments are available for citizens who do not hold any other valid identity document.
Please also note that, from 1 June 2026, Italian citizens residing abroad and registered with AIRE (Registry of Italians Resident Abroad) may apply for an Electronic Identity Card (CIE) at any Italian municipality, as provided for by Law No. 11 of 19 January 2026. Applicants are reminded to bring their Italian Tax Code (Codice Fiscale).
