Renewing a residence permit in Italy after changing passport: what should be updated

Renewing a residence permit in Italy after changing passport: what should be updated

If a passport is renewed or replaced while a residence permit application is still pending, the administrative file should be updated so that the Questura can link the new document to the existing procedure.

It is advisable to keep copies of both the old and the new passport, especially the pages containing personal data and any visas, entry stamps or other information relevant to the residence procedure.

The new passport details can be communicated to the office handling the file, referring to the application date and the available case number. Any difference in the spelling of names or other personal data should be explained and documented.

The applicant should also check that employment records, residence certificates and family documents remain consistent with the information shown in the new passport.

If the Questura requests an updated copy, it should be submitted through a traceable channel and proof of delivery should be retained.

Updating passport information promptly helps avoid confusion between documents and reduces the risk of delays caused by inconsistent personal data.

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Avv. Fabio Loscerbo
Lawyer admitted to practise before the Italian Court of Cassation
Registered in the Register of Interest Representatives of the Italian Chamber of Deputies in the field of Immigration
Lobbyist registered in the Transparency Register of the European Union no. 280782895721-36 in the field of Migration and Asylum
ORCID: 0009-0004-7030-0428
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