An expired or expiring passport can cause lots of issues, especially if you are not in the UK and are unable to renew it swiftly. With a 10-week wait for overseas passports, your upcoming holiday or travel plans can be in jeopardy. That's why we are here to help. We offer a two-week turnaround on UK passport renewals from Italy and direct shipping to your door. Find out more below.
The UK’s ETA enforcement rules, active since 25 February 2026, have changed the travel equation for British citizens in Italy. If you hold both British and Italian citizenship, an Italian passport alone will no longer get you past the pre-departure checks that airlines are now required to carry out for UK-bound flights. You need a valid British passport, or an Italian passport with a Certificate of Entitlement.
There is one exception to be aware of. If you acquired British citizenship through the EU Settlement Scheme, updated Home Office guidance from March 2026 allows you to travel to the UK using your Italian passport or national identity card, as long as it is correctly linked to your UKVI account. This concession covers a specific group and does not apply to all British-Italian dual nationals, so check your individual circumstances before relying on it.
Italy has a well-established British expat community, with long-term residents spread across Tuscany, Liguria, the lakes region, and the major cities. Many let their British passports lapse years ago, and the standard 10-week HMPO processing time is not realistic if you need to visit the UK in the near future. Our express service can get your renewed British passport delivered to you in Italy in as little as two weeks.
British citizens in Italy can apply for an Emergency Travel Document through the British Embassy in Rome or consulates in cities like Milan and Florence. The ETD costs about £125 and covers a single declared journey of up to five countries. It contains no biometric chip and expires within months. It also requires that you have already submitted a full passport renewal application before you can apply.
Italy’s geography adds a practical consideration. If you are based in a smaller town or rural area, reaching a consulate for an ETD appointment can involve significant travel in itself. Consulate availability fluctuates with demand, and since the February 2026 rule changes there has been increased pressure on consular services across Southern Europe.
An express renewal through ASAP Passports delivers a 10-year biometric British passport to your door in Italy. No consulate visits needed and no single-journey limitations. You will not need to apply again afterwards. Our Platinum service runs to two weeks, which often matches or beats the time it takes to secure and attend an ETD appointment and then receive the document. The difference is that you end up with a passport that works everywhere for the next decade.
A number of British citizens in Italy have never held a UK passport. Some are long-term expats who acquired citizenship by descent through British parents but never needed the document while living in the EU. Others naturalised as British citizens through the EU Settlement Scheme and have not yet applied for a passport. In both scenarios, a first-time application, rather than a renewal, is required.
HMPO needs to verify your citizenship from scratch for first-time applications. The supporting documentation typically includes your birth certificate and parents’ birth or marriage certificates, along with naturalisation documents where relevant. Citizenship by descent cases, which are common among British families who have lived in Italy for more than one generation, can involve more complex paperwork.
Standard processing for first-time overseas applications takes six weeks or more. That timeline has become a real concern since the February 2026 rule changes, particularly for people who need to travel to the UK at short notice. ASAP Passports reviews your documentation before submission to minimise the risk of errors or omissions, and we can help you determine whether your situation calls for a renewal or a first-time application.
We fast-track your urgent passport renewal from Italy using our team of dedicated staff, who work tirelessly to check all applications and provide you with regular updates on your passport. We also lodge your application directly to the Passport Office and visit in person to ensure your application is rushed through as a priority. Here are some of the ways we work to fast-track your passport renewal:
As soon as your passport is ready, one of our team members will personally collect it. There is no time wasted as they will collect your new and old passports and arrange for them to be delivered to you.
Before we submit your application to the Passport Office, one of our experts will review it to check for any errors. Errors and missing information can slow down a passport application, so by checking for them, we can avoid any delays and help you get your passport.
We also provide you with regular updates throughout the entire process. Rather than leave you in the dark, we ensure you know where your passport is, whether your new passport has been generated, and when to expect its arrival, allowing you to plan your next trip.
To renew UK passports from Italy, we do most of the hard work for you, but there are a few steps that we need your help with. These still require minimal effort from you, but allow us to generate your new passport quickly. We follow the steps below:
We can’t do anything until we have your application form, so make sure you do this as soon as possible. Before you complete your application, you will be required to choose and pay for your service package. We have a few options to choose from, helping you find one that suits your budget.
You will complete our brief application and upload a new passport photo and any additional documentation that is required for your application. One of our team members will check your application for any errors before submitting it to the Passport Office.
We will provide you with a shipping label that can be used to send your current passport to us. Your application cannot proceed without your passport, so make sure you do this as soon as possible. Our shipping labels are accepted by most global couriers and come with tracking information so you can check your passports journey.
After we have your application and passport, we personally deliver your application to the Passport Office and visit in person for updates on it. As soon as your passport is ready, we will collect it and arrange for it to be sent to you with one of our couriers. Again, you get full tracking information, and your new and old passports are returned to you.
Instead of waiting 10 weeks for your UK passport, let us offer a fast-track service that sees you have your new passport in just two weeks!
The following countries are not supported under our silver service. However, you can still renew in these countries by upgrading to our GOLD or PLATINUM packages.
Algeria, Angola, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Chad, China, Cuba, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Mauritania, Morocco, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zimbabwe.
All other countries are supported under the silver service.
To meet our eligibility for a UK passport renewal in Italy, you will need to be a British citizen living or staying in Italy and hold an expired or expiring British passport. Typically, we ask that your passport is not damaged or lost, and that you have the same name as your last passport. We can still help you if this isn’t the case, but you will need to provide some additional information. Our team of experts can help you ensure that you get your new passport.
To apply for your UK passport renewal in Italy, you need to provide the following:
If you have lost or had your passport stolen, you will need to complete a stolen/lost passport declaration (LS01) form and include this with your application.
When you need a new passport quickly, we are here to help, with many satisfied customers and a reliable service. Our passport renewal service guarantees your new passport within two weeks, or your money back. You will receive your passport 90% faster than if you applied directly with the Passport Office, so you don’t need to worry about missing a flight or cancelling your family holiday.
All of our passport applications are checked by our team of experts, too, picking up on any errors or missing information to avoid delays and ensure that you get your new passport. Our full tracking information and regular communication keep you in the loop and allow you to follow your passport as it makes its journey to you.
As a British citizen, you can renew your passport when living or staying in Italy. At ASAP Passports, we can handle the renewal process without you needing to wait months or fly back to the UK for in-person appointments.
To renew your UK passport in Italy, you will need your current passport, even if it has expired, a new passport photograph, and proof of any name changes. In cases where your passport is lost or stolen, an LSO1 form must be completed.
You are not required to visit the British embassy or consulate in Italy to renew your passport. As we handle the process for you, no in-person appointments are needed to get your passport.
There is a slight difference when renewing your passport in Italy, and that is the time it takes. Passport renewal overseas is a long process, with an average wait time of ten weeks. By using our express service, you can reduce this time dramatically and get your new passport in just two weeks without needing to attend any face-to-face appointments.
To apply to renew your UK passport online, you need to select your package level and pay for it with us. You will then complete an application form and include an updated passport photo to be used. After you have returned your old passport to us, we will expedite your application, deliver it to the passport office, and chase it until your new passport is complete. Once it is ready, we collect it and post it to you in Italy.
Yes, we require you to send us your old UK passport when renewing it in Italy. The original copy must be sent to us before your application can be processed. We will provide you with a shipping label that allows you to quickly and securely post your passport to us.
No, we will need your existing passport as part of your renewal process. We require you to send in your existing passport, even if it has expired, as this is sent to the Passport Office along with your application. Once our renewal is processed, your original passport will be returned to you, with the corner cut, indicating it is no longer a valid form of ID.
Applying for a child’s passport renewal is slightly different from that of an adult. A child passport renewal requires parental consent and additional documentation. This makes the application form a little longer, but we can still process your child’s passport renewal quickly. Our team can guide you through child passport renewals, which must be renewed every five years for children under sixteen.
Ideally, you should renew your British passport in Italy when you have six months left before it expires. Most countries do not allow you entry if you have less than six months on your passport, so it’s best to renew it sooner to avoid disappointment with your travel plans. However, you can leave it longer and renew your passport in Italy after it has expired, using our express service to have your new passport delivered in just two weeks.
It can take up to 10 weeks to renew a British passport in Italy. By using our express service, you can shave weeks off the process and have your renewed passport delivered in just two weeks.
Your passport will be sent to you in Italy with one of our global couriers. We use our network of global air freight couriers to ensure your new passport reaches you quickly. We offer a turnaround time of two weeks, and all of our passports are sent with full tracking information, making it easy for you to track their journey.
We offer an express service where we can renew your passport within two weeks. Our service is designed for British citizens, helping you to renew your passport quickly without heading to the Passport Office for an in-person appointment.
The cost of renewing your UK passport from Italy will depend on the service package you choose from us. We offer two packages with different timeframes, our Gold Package, which guarantees your passport within two weeks, and our VIP Platinum package, which puts your order at the top of our priority list. The VIP package is more expensive, but comes with additional features like frequent contact and additional personalised support. We recommend checking the packages that we offer here for accurate prices.
There are no additional costs when reviewing your UK passport from Italy. The initial price for our passport renewal process includes all the admin and other fees you would incur, so there are no hidden or surprise costs after you make your payment.
Payment for your passport renewal is taken up front through our secure payment window online. We accept most credit and debit cards, allowing you to easily pay.
We work very hard to ensure that your passport renewal application will not be rejected. Our team carefully review your application before sending it to the passport Office, reducing errors and delays in your application. We do guarantee that you will have your new passport within two weeks, and if you do not, we will offer a full refund.
Your photo requirements for passport photos are the same in Italy as if you were applying for your passport in the UK. Your passport photo needs to be clear, with your head in focus against a plain background. You must be looking straight ahead, with your mouth closed and not smiling. You must ensure that nothing is covering your face, with the exception of religious coverings and glasses, where they are necessary.
The image must be the right size too, at least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall. You can learn more about the requirements for UK passport photos on the government website before taking your photos.
Yes, you can use digital passport photos taken at home to renew your passport from Italy. We recommend this method as it is the quickest and will allow you to instantly upload your photos to your application form. When using passport photos taken from home, make sure your photo meets the requirements.
Passport-compliant photos can be taken at the consulate, professional photography studios, and online photo services in Italy. Many larger stores or pharmacies will offer passport photo services, either as a self-service machine or with a professional. When having your passport-compliant photographs taken in Italy, make sure that they meet the UK requirements, as each country has slightly different passport photo requirements.
For a passport that has expired for less than ten years, you can renew it as you would normally, by completing your application form and attaching a new passport photo. If your passport has expired for ten years or more, you will need to apply for a new passport, rather than renewing it. We can help you with this, but you will need to fill out an application to apply for a new passport. Our team of experts can help you with this if needed.
If your name has changed since your last passport was issued, you will need to tell us. You can make this clear on your application form and send proof of this name change. Typically, we accept marriage certificates, divorce decrees, and deed poll as proof of your new name. With this confirmation, we can ensure your passport arrives with your new name.
You can renew a UK passport from Italy if it is lost, stolen, or damaged, but we may require some additional information from you. Damaged passports can make it tricky to confirm your identity, so we may ask for additional identification, like another form of ID. For lost or stolen passports, you will need to complete a lost/stolen declaration form (LS01) and include this with your application for a new passport.
There are no different requirements when renewing a UK passport as a dual citizen, but you will need to make it clear on your application form that you have dual citizenship. Make sure that you include all relevant information about your dual citizenship and continue to use both passports as you normally do.
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