17/06/2026
Italyโs electronic ID card is becoming more accessible for Italian citizens living abroad ๐ฎ๐น๐ชช๐ For years, getting a carta dโidentitร elettronica from outside Italy could depend on consular availability, travel distance, paperwork, and appointment access ๐๏ธ๐ ๐โ๏ธ With new rules in 2026, Italian citizens abroad may now have another option: requesting the electronic ID card through a comune in Italy ๐๏ธ๐๐ฎ๐น This can be especially useful for dual citizens, AIRE-registered Italians, citizens who travel to Italy, and anyone preparing to replace an old paper identity card ๐โก๏ธ๐ชช๐งณ The Italian ID card can also be useful for identification, public administration services, and travel within Europe ๐ชช๐ช๐บ๐ซ In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, Marco Permunian and Rafael Di Furia go over what changed, why it matters, and what Italian citizens abroad should know before planning their request ๐๏ธโ๏ธ๐ฎ๐น Link in the comments below ๐๐